“There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love." Today’s Scripture readings challenge us to make three types of correct choices in life. First, we are advised to choose the “golden rule” including loving our enemies and showing sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others. Second, we need to choose unconditional, agape love instead of … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 23.02.25
NEWSLETTER 16.02.25
"When one lives attached to money, pride or power, it is impossible to be truly happy.” Today’s readings teach us that true happiness, or beatitude, lies in the awareness that we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father and that we will be happy only when we share our blessings with our brothers and sisters in need, and work to uplift them, thus declaring our “option for … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 16.02.25
NEWSLETTER 09.02.25
Today's Gospel reading is not just about catching fish. Luke deliberately links the calling iof the first disciples and a miraculous catch of fish. Having first been caught by the word of Jesus they will become fishers of men and women. This has been the mission of the church since Pentecost --to put out into the deep waters of the world announcing the good news of the Gospel. … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 09.02.25
NEWSLETTER 02.02.25
In the feast of the Presentation of Our Lord we see the first signs of spring. The unfurling of snowdrops (sometimes called Candlemass bells) shows us that winter is losing its grip and the days are slowly lengthening. Today’s feast continues the story of the Incarnation. God is coming into the world and is recognised by Simeon and Anna. Old age welcomes the eternal youth of … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 02.02.25
NEWSLETTER 26.01.25
Today’s gospel is about talking and hearing. A group, including Jesus, is gathered in the Nazareth synagogue on the sabbath for worship, prayer and readings from the scriptures. All eyes are fixed on Jesus. The gospel concludes with Jesus remarking on how the text he has just read from Isaiah was being fulfilled that day even as they listened. We, the baptised, are each in … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 26.01.25
