Dear Friends, In today’s Gospel in the evening of the first Easter Jesus comes to his own to give them the Spirit and his fruits: peace, joy and the power to forgive sins. Thomas is reluctant to embark on the adventure of faith until he sees the risen Lord for himself. Only then does he make his own personal and moving act of faith. Our faith depends on the eye-witness … [Read more...] about Newsletter 03.04.16.
Newsletter 27.03.16.
Dear Friends, During this past week we have relived the last days of Jesus before his arrest. On Maundy Thursday we returned to the Last Supper from which every Mass takes its meaning. On Good Friday we followed Jesus on his journey to Calvary. At last night’s Vigil we understood how Jesus went down into the valley of death and has now trampled death underfoot. On the third … [Read more...] about Newsletter 27.03.16.
Newsletter 20.03.16.
Dear Friends, Today we begin the week that we call Holy. It is the high point of the Church’s year when we re-live the central events of our faith. During these days we come together as one parish community to celebrate together the Paschal Mystery - the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The beautiful services of the Triduum are in effect one liturgy spread … [Read more...] about Newsletter 20.03.16.
Newsletter 13.03.16.
Dear Friends, The Gospel today is very appropriate for the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Jesus states that it is only one who has not sinned who can carry out judgement. He, the only one without sin, emphatically does not condemn the woman. Today the Alive in Faith campaign comes to an end in our parish. So far over 60 families or individuals (including myself!) have contributed … [Read more...] about Newsletter 13.03.16.
In this Jubilee Year of Mercy Bishop Alan will be celebrating Lenten Station Masses at various churches in the diocese (please see poster). On Tuesday 8th March the Station Mass will be at St John the Baptist, Cathedral, Norwich at 7pm. Exposition & Confessions are at 6pm; there will be refreshments in the Narthex at 8pm.
Dear Friends, Today’s Gospel tells the parable of the Prodigal Son. It is perhaps the most moving of all the parables. It is really the story of the merciful father (God) who cannot endure the idea of losing his child. The twist in the tale is the elder brother. Will he be able to make the transition from contempt of sinners to love for them. And which of the two brothers do … [Read more...] about In this Jubilee Year of Mercy Bishop Alan will be celebrating Lenten Station Masses at various churches in the diocese (please see poster). On Tuesday 8th March the Station Mass will be at St John the Baptist, Cathedral, Norwich at 7pm. Exposition & Confessions are at 6pm; there will be refreshments in the Narthex at 8pm.
