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  Dear Friends, Today we celebrate the mystery of God himself, the Blessed Trinity. It is a mystery that can seem remote and impenetrable. But today’s readings reveal that God is personally engaged with humanity: a God who is leading us to truth, who is poured into our hearts and who delights to be at play with the sons of men. God bless, Father … [Read more...] about Newsletter 16.06.19.

Dear Friends, Today we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit poured out on the apostles. It removes their fear and leads them into proclaiming the ‘marvels of God’. The long list of people from many different regions and nations is to emphasise that the whole world is present and receives the message. The time for fear and withdrawal is over. The Spirit breaks down all … [Read more...] about Newsletter 09.06.19.

Dear Friends, Today’s Gospel is from the prayer of Jesus at the Last Supper. He prays for all who will follow him as disciples - this includes us. He is fully united to the Father and he prays that this unity will be seen among believers: a unity that is rooted in love. Next Sunday we celebrate the feast of Pentecost. You are invited to come to church wearing something … [Read more...] about Newsletter 02.06.19.

Dear Friends, The Sunday readings are already beginning to look towards Pentecost. In today’s Gospel reading Jesus promises the Holy Spirit who will teach the apostles all that they need to know in the future. By the time of the Acts of the Apostles (1st reading) the Spirit is clearly at work guiding the early Christian communities and energising them for the spread of the … [Read more...] about Newsletter 26.05.19.

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 from God and completing the final act of creation. In the Gospel Jesus speaks of the mutual love that will be the … [Read more...] about Newsletter 19.05.19.