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Dear Friends, The Sunday readings are already beginning to look towards Pentecost. In today’s Gospel reading Jesus promises the Holy Spirit who will teach the apostles all that they need to know in the future. By the time of the Acts of the Apostles (1st reading) the Spirit is clearly at work guiding the early Christian communities and energising them for the spread of the … [Read more...] about Newsletter 26.05.19.

Dear Friends, There is a sense of urgency in today’s first reading as Paul and Barnabus move from place to place encouraging the newly-founded Christian communities. In contrast, the second reading presents a timeless vision of the new Jerusalem descending from God and completing the final act of creation. In the Gospel Jesus speaks of the mutual love that will be the … [Read more...] about Newsletter 19.05.19.

Dear Friends,  We look to Jesus as our shepherd who knows and cares for us and leads beyond the confines of this present life to eternity with him and the Father.  Father James The Senior Citizens Group (NW) - meets on Monday 13th May. This week, after the usual morning activities, the group will be painting Norfolk Rocks with Sally Smith. There will be no meeting … [Read more...] about Newsletter 12.05.19

Dear Friends, Today’s Gospel shows the apostles feeling lost and bereft. They go back to what is familiar - Galilee and their fishing nets. Then Jesus is seen on the shore inviting them to have breakfast! He also provides an amazing catch of fish. This is a powerful symbol, and one that they would have appreciated, of their future apostolate which would be made fruitful by … [Read more...] about Newsletter 05.05.19.

Dear Friends, Today is sometimes called Low Sunday in contrast to the ‘high’ Sunday that is Easter day. During Eastertide we will hear how the disciples reacted to the Easter event, gradually coming to realise its meaning. The reading from Revelation shows that with the Resurrection everything has changed and the way has been opened to the infinite and unimaginable. It … [Read more...] about Newsletter 28.04.19.