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Dear Friends, In today’s Gospel Jesus is prepared to proclaim a message that so infuriates his listeners that they want to throw him over a cliff! In many parts of the world Christians face similar threats and God continues to empower men and women to withstand persecution so as to witness to their faith. As part of the Alive in Faith campaign I have invited one of our … [Read more...] about Newsletter 31st January 2016

Dear Friends,   The fire at St John of the Cross church last Monday was an unwelcome surprise. Thankfully it caused only minor damage to the church itself and we are able to continue to use it for weekday and Sunday Mass. Special thanks go to Peter and Wendy Adamson who, with other members of the Aylsham community, have cleared up the fire damage and arranged for the … [Read more...] about Newsletter 24.01.16.

Dear Friends, On this last Sunday of Advent we hear the story of the Visitation and the wonder of Elizabeth: ‘Why should I be honoured with a visit from the mother of my Lord?’ As we prepare to celebrate the Feast of the Incarnation we ask a similar question: ‘Why should we be honoured with a visit from the Lord himself?’ Father James   Quote: Faith is salted and … [Read more...] about Newsletter 20.12.15.

Dear Friends, This Sunday is traditionally called Gaudete Sunday from the Latin ‘rejoice’. The readings are full of joy and hope as the coming of the Messiah draws near. Monday is the feast of St John of the Cross. We join with the community at Aylsham as they celebrate their patron saint. St John was one of the great mystics and spiritual writers of his time: he knew St … [Read more...] about Newsletter 13.12.15.

Dear Friends, Today’s Gospel speaks of John the Baptist: his cry is uttered in the desert and his mission is to prepare the way for the Messiah. But John’s role fades away at the coming of the Word of God himself. During Advent we will be taking part in Posada, an old Mexican tradition when young people dressed as Mary and Joseph travelled from house to house telling … [Read more...] about Newsletter 06.12.15.