Newsletter

Dear Friends, The first Sunday in Lent tells the story of the temptation of Jesus in the desert. It shows the Lord’s solidarity with us in seeking to resist sin. In the 1st reading God makes a new start with the whole of creation: the rainbow is the sign of the new covenant God is making with his people. Pope Francis reminds us that humanity must recognise that it is an … [Read more...] about Newsletter 18.02.18.

Dear Friends, At the time when St Mark wrote his Gospel leprosy was regarded with horror because there was then no cure and the sufferer was condemned to a long and painful disease. In Christian tradition leprosy has often been used as an image of sin. This theme Bishop Alan develops in is pastoral letter which will be read at every Mass in all the parishes of our diocese … [Read more...] about Newsletter 11.02.18.

Dear Friends, Job sees life as pointless - without hope or meaning. The way Mark portrays the work of Jesus and Paul describes his life show that for those who proclaim the kingdom and preach the gospel every activity devoted to that end is worthwhile. Truly a work full of hope and purpose. We are continuing the regular monthly parish diary - see insert into this week’s … [Read more...] about Newsletter 04.02.18.

Dear Friends,   Today’s Gospel shows Jesus speaking and acting with authority. This is what drew people to him. He was able to free them from the destructive forces that enslaved them: whether it was shrieking demons, a woman with a fever or simply whatever diseases people suffered from, Jesus dealt with them all, with the same gentle but deeply effective authority. His … [Read more...] about Newsletter 28.01.18.

Dear Friends, Today’s first reading tells the story of Jonah who was sent to Nineveh ‘in obedience to the word of the Lord’. In fact his first reaction was to run away! In the Gospel Jesus invites his first disciples to follow. They didn’t run away initially - but they did later! The weakness and frailty of human beings is not an obstacle to God’s call. On Thursday we … [Read more...] about Newsletter 21.01.18.