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Today's Gospel reading is not just about catching fish. Luke deliberately links the calling iof the first disciples and a miraculous catch of fish. Having first been caught by the word of Jesus they will become fishers of men and women. This has been the mission of the church since Pentecost --to put out into the deep waters of the world announcing the good news of the Gospel. … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 09.02.25

The birth of JESUS is the best gift the world has ever received! Dear brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, Christmas is here again!  It’s the season of the birth of our Redeemer, the Only Begotten Son of God sent to bring us back into life with God.  It gives me a great joy to celebrate my second Christmas with you as your parish priest. May Jesus be reborn in … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 24.12.23

Dear Parishioners, In my priestly life, I have met many people who told me that the story of the disciples going to Emmaus is one of their favourite Bible stories and I certainly include it in my list of favourite ten New Testament Stories. Why?  Because it is such a human story.  It is about ordinary, everyday disappointments and ordinary discoveries of God in our lives.  … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 23.04.23