Pastoral Letter for the 4th Sunday of Lent -18th/19th March

View in browser Website Events News “Look at my hands and feet; yes, it is I indeed. Touch me and see for yourselves” ­Third Sunday of Easter ­In this Sunday’s Gospel from Luke when we hear Jesus say to his disciples “Look at my hands and feet; yes, it is I indeed. Touch me and…

View in browser Website Events News World Communications Day Reflection on World Communications Day At this time in history, which risks becoming rich in technology and poor in humanity, our reflections must begin with the human heart.  These words are drawn from Pope Francis’ annual message for World Communications Day – which is this Sunday,…

Website Events News May we pray for all those who have died in war and conflict Reflection: Remembrance Sunday ­ I can’t help wonder why:Do those that lie here know why did they die?And did they believe when they answered the causeDid they really believe that this war would end wars? Well the sorrow, the suffering,…

View in browser   Website Events News   Christ the King  … Who reigns in my life? Reflection: Feast of Christ the King, Sunday 26 November ­ Christ the King  … Who reigns in my life?   St Bernard of Clairvaux realised that there was a battle taking place in his inner self. Who would…

View in browser Website Events News For all priests and deacons who quietly witness to Christ every day. Sacred Heart of Jesus enfold them.  Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Each priest seeks in his ministry, a dollop of common sense, a modicum of humility, a thick skin, a desire not to please…

View in browser Website Events News The Lord always sees our struggle Reflection ­I love that image of a duck on the water; passing through with seeming tranquillity while webbed feet are kicking frantically beneath: grace above, struggle below.  There are many storms we will face in our lives and sometimes from the outside people…