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Dear Friends, People sometimes say, ’he looks just like his father’. That is what Jesus is telling us in today’s Gospel. ‘You must be perfect just as your heavenly Father is perfect’. We probably think that perfection is beyond us. But we can still strive to reflect something of God’s holiness. Father James   Today, Sunday at 6pm there is an Ecumenical Service at … [Read more...] about Newsletter 19.02.17.

Dear Friends, The Scribes and Pharisees who so often oppose Jesus were mostly good people who tried to live moral lives in fidelity to the Law. For Jesus that is never enough. What he calls people to is not simply the avoidance of evil but an intimate relationship with God. Equally for St Paul: for him the great virtue of the moral life is not will-power but faith - the … [Read more...] about Newsletter 12.02.17.

Dear Friends, In his teaching Jesus used images and pictures that people would remember. In today’s Gospel he uses the simple but powerful images of salt and light to show how his disciples should keep their faith alive and active. Names are still coming in for the trip to France in October - 46 to date. If you are interested please add your name to the list in each … [Read more...] about Newsletter 05.02.17.

Dear Friends, There has been a good response to the proposed trip to France in October with around 30 parishioners expressing an interest. I am hoping to be able to give some idea of the cost as soon as possible. The diocese is planning to put in bids for new Catholic schools including two primary schools and a possible sixth form in Norwich. You will find more … [Read more...] about Newsletter 29.01.17.

Dear Friends, This year is a special one for me. In July I shall be celebrating 50 years of priesthood. Several events are being planned including the parish trip to France in October. There is a list in each church: please add your name if you are interested in going. This does not imply a strict commitment but it does give me some idea of how many places might be … [Read more...] about Newsletter 22.01.17.