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Dear Parishioners, Whenever anything disagreeable or displeasing happens to you, remember Christ crucified and be silent. We celebrate this sixth Sunday of Lent as both Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday.  This is the place in the Liturgical year when the Church stops us so that we can remember and relive the events which brought about our redemption and salvation.  … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 02.04.23

Dear Parishioners, All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle. The Fourth Sunday of Lent is known as “Laetare (Rejoice) Sunday”, expressing the Church’s joy in anticipation of the Resurrection of our Lord.  Today’s readings remind us that it is God who both gives us proper vision in body as well as in soul and instructs us … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 19.03.23

Dear Parishioners, “There is nothing that can satisfy a thirsty soul except living water.” Today’s readings are centred on Baptism and new life.  Living water represents God’s Holy Spirit who comes to us in Baptism, penetrating every aspect of our lives and quenching our spiritual thirst.  The Holy  Spirit of God, the Word of God, and the Sacraments of … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 12.03.23

Dear Parishioners, “By faith we know His existence, in glory we shall know His nature.” We move into the second week of Lent and still there is time for anyone to join the Lenten pilgrimage.  We need to note that our journey towards God in and through Christ will not be the easiest, though the safest. In today’s reading we are reminded of the … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 05.03.23

Dear Parishioners, “One of the most distressing signs of contemporary times is the denial of guilt”. Today’s readings teach us that we are always tempted by the devil, by the world, and by our own selfish interests.  So, we need to cooperate actively with God’s grace to conquer our temptations and practise prayer, self-control, and charity. Lent is primarily the time … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 26.02.23