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  Dear Friends, There is a common theme in today’s readings: the sense of unworthiness on the part of those who encounter God’s holiness - Isaiah in the 1st reading, Paul in the 2nd and Peter in the Gospel. Like Isaiah and Peter Paul is aware that his ministry is not his own, that God has not called him for his worthiness, nor is it his own strength that enables him to … [Read more...] about Newsletter 10.02.19.

  Dear Friends, Most people avoid confrontation. In the readings today both the prophet Jeremiah and Jesus are faced with opposition because of their messages. There are times when we too have to content with people who do not share our values or our faith. At such times we remember the words ’I am with you’ that God speaks to Jeremiah. Today’s second reading is St … [Read more...] about Newsletter 03.02.19.

  Dear Friends, As we listen to today’s second reading we realise that each person in our communities has a unique and important place. The first reading and the Gospel show how the Word of God can touch people’s hearts and lives: ‘the people were all in tears as they listened to the words of the Law’. Jesus too had a receptive audience - ‘all eyes in the synagogue were … [Read more...] about Newsletter 27.01.19.

  Dear Friends, Today’s Gospel is about the wedding feast at Cana, the third of the ‘epiphanies’ revealing who Jesus is. It was the first of the signs given by Jesus…’he let his glory been seen and his disciples believed in him’. The sign is extravagant - the wine is copious and of good quality! (God never does things by halves!) The sign is given, not to impress, but so … [Read more...] about Newsletter 20.01.19.

  Dear Friends, Today we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord and we will hear the alternative readings for Year C. The Gospel gives a dramatic and public revelation (epiphany) of who Jesus is: ‘You are my Son, the beloved. The baptism of Jesus is not for the forgiveness of sin but a proclamation of his identity. This is also true of our baptism: it is a … [Read more...] about Newsletter 13.01.19.