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Dear Friends, The parable in today’s Gospel challenges us to reflect on what we have stored in our ‘barns’ and to what extent they become the security on which we base our life and future. You will find details of all the recent clergy moves posted in each of our churches: they will take place in September. Fr David Bagstaff will be moving from Diss to Bury St Edmunds. Fr … [Read more...] about Newsletter 04.08.19.

Dear Friends, Today’s Gospel is about prayer. First we have the Lord’s own prayer to his heavenly Father. Jesus follows this with a teaching on prayer that emphasises persistence in prayer. He assures his listeners of the goodness of God who only wants the best for his children. We pray so that we may understand the ways of God and develop a relationship with the one who … [Read more...] about Newsletter 28.07.19.

Dear Friends, Today’s Gospel speaks to us about the importance of listening and also of serving. Both are necessary but listening - spending time with the Lord and pondering his words - is ‘the better part’. However meals also need to be prepared and the housework done! We need to strike the right balance between the two.  Next weekend will see what has become an annual … [Read more...] about Newsletter 21.07.19.

Dear Friends, ‘Who is my neighbour?’ the lawyer asks. He wants a clear ruling that would identify his neighbour. For him ‘neighbour’ meant a fellow Jew or believer. Instead Jesus tells him a story. The story contrasts legal requirements with human compassion. It leads up to the words: ‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself’. When the Lord came on earth he identified with … [Read more...] about Newsletter 14.07.19.

Dear Friends, Today’s reading from Isaiah is addressed to a people in exile from their home and culture. It assures them of the maternal care of God: ‘Like a son comforted by his mother will I comfort you’. In the Gospel reading the mission of the 72 disciples has two meanings. It shows that the announcing of the kingdom of God was not confined to the 12 apostles. Also the … [Read more...] about Newsletter 07.07.19.