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I shall ask the Father, and he shall give you another Advocate By now we are some distance away from Easter, but the season is still permeated with the Easter message: Christ is risen, we are baptised in him. But … Continue reading →

I am the Way, the Truth and the Life   We continue to explore the meaning of baptism, of membership of the Church, of living a life which has been immersed in the life and death of Jesus Christ: in … Continue reading →

I am the gate of the sheepfold This Sunday is traditionally called ‘Good Shepherd Sunday’, because of the Gospel references to Jesus as the Good Shepherd. It is also the day of prayer for Vocations to the Priesthood. On this … Continue reading →

During the Season of Easter we walk with the Risen Lord, enjoying his appearing to his disciples. Today’s gospel is one of the loveliest accounts of his appearing – and one especially important for the reader. Jesus appears and teaches … Continue reading →

Morning Prayer – Tuesday and Thursday 9.10am Evening Prayer – Friday 4.40pm Rosary – After weekday Mass Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday, 29th April 10am – 12pm Friday, 2nd May 9.30am – 5.00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturday 3rd … Continue reading →

Blessings on him who comes in the name of the Lord! On Palm Sunday the long reading of the Passion dominates the celebration, and in a sense its meaning is obvious. Do not allow this, however, to detract from the … Continue reading →

I am the resurrection and the life The Gospel of the Fifth Sunday is perhaps the deepest meditation on the mystery of Baptism and membership of the Church. It is a prelude to the events of Easter Sunday, when we … Continue reading →

He went off and washed himself, and came away with his sight restored When we get to Easter, there are two symbols of the resurrection that we use in Church: fire and light (the Easter Candle) and water (the Font). … Continue reading →

A spring of water welling up to eternal life The Gospel of the third Sunday is the remarkable conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman by the well, the theme is water – which gives life, which cleanses, which is … Continue reading →