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Dear Friends, To ‘assume the mantle’ of someone is a phrase which has its origin in today’s first reading. Elijah the prophet throws his cloak over Elisha who takes on the role of God’s prophet. He is able to speak God’s word and also to confront those (notably authority figures) who have fallen from the covenant. We too have assumed the mantle of those who have gone before … [Read more...] about Newsletter 26.06.16.

Dear Friends, Today’s Gospel starts by removing misunderstandings about Jesus’ identity and mission, and concludes by defining our identity in relation to Him. He asks each one of us, ‘Who do you think I am, what do I mean to you?’ For each of us there’s the temptation to cast Him, and our relationship with Him, in a mould of our own designing. It would be so much more … [Read more...] about Newsletter 19.06.16.

Dear Friends, Today we hear stories of how the power of repentance can unlock God’s forgiveness. There will be many celebrations of the Queen’s birthday this weekend. In all Catholic churches there will be a special prayer for the Queen. The Bishops of England and Wales have written a letter regarding the forthcoming referendum which you may find helpful. Copies are in the … [Read more...] about Newsletter 12.06.16.

Dear Friends, In today’s Gospel Jesus gives back her son to the grieving widow. It is both an act of compassion and a sign of his power over death. ‘I am the Resurrection and the Life’. Last Sunday’s 1st Holy Communion Masses at Aylsham and North Walsham were a joy indeed! The eleven children were a credit to their parents and their catechists and we support them with our … [Read more...] about Newsletter 05.06.16.

Dear Friends, The feast of Corpus Christi is a particularly appropriate day for a group of our children to make their First Holy Communion. There will be 7 children at Aylsham (Madeline & James Boyle, Lydia Buller Long, Augustine Gedge, Hannah Keane, Ella & Meena Thompson) and 4 at North Walsham (Daniel Flack, Philomena Gould, Sophie Lev and Jude Porter). We keep … [Read more...] about Newsletter 29.05.16.