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God sent his Son so that through him the world might be saved. We begin our Summer ‘Ordinary Time’ by celebrating a strange feast – not of a particular saint or event, but of the awesome paradoxes of our God, … Continue reading →

As the Father sent me, so am I sending you: receive the Holy Spirit We arrive at the fiftieth day – the completion of the Easter Season, and the completion of the Paschal Mystery: the Lord has died, is risen, … Continue reading →

All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me Ascension is not just a feast that happens to fall in Eastertide: it is an integral part of the Easter mystery. Remember the Lord’s words at the Last … Continue reading →

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 →