Dear Friends,
There is a sense of urgency in today’s first reading as Paul and Barnabus move from place to place encouraging the newly-founded Christian communities. In contrast, the second reading presents a timeless vision of the new Jerusalem descending …
Dear Friends,
We look to Jesus as our shepherd who knows and cares for us and leads beyond the confines of this present life to eternity with him and the Father.
Father James
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Today’s Gospel shows the apostles feeling lost and bereft. They go back to what is familiar - Galilee and their fishing nets. Then Jesus is seen on the shore inviting them to have breakfast! He also provides an …
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Today is sometimes called Low Sunday in contrast to the ‘high’ Sunday that is Easter day. During Eastertide we will hear how the disciples reacted to the Easter event, gradually coming to realise its meaning. The reading from …
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Today we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is much more than chocolate eggs and bunny rabbits! Our Christian lives have no meaning if the Christ who died for us has not also risen. At every celebration …
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This week which we call Holy is central to the Church’s year. During these days we recall in the liturgy the journey of Jesus to his passion and death on the cross culminating in his glorious resurrection. It …
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The beautiful Gospel reading today gives us an opportunity to reflect on judgement and mercy - important themes for Lent. It is a story of contrasts: the bustle and violence of those who drag the woman before Jesus …
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Today we hear the story of the Prodigal Son. It could also be called the story of the indulgent father. Yet this is how Jesus shows us what God is like - a far cry from the angry …
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What’s in a name? Actually quite a lot! To know a person’s name and be able to use it says something about the relationship we have with them. In today’s 1st reading God entrusts Moses and, through him, …
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During Lent this year the Old Testament readings explore the theme of God’s promises to his people and how God has fulfilled them - the theme of the covenant. For us as we prepare for the celebration of …
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