John

Dear Friends, To exchange names is an important stage in every ongoing relationship. When God reveals his name to Moses it changes the relationship between God and his people and puts them in a unique place in his plan of salvation. For us, to make the Sign of the Cross - ‘in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit’ - it expresses the nature of our … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 20.03.22

Dear Friends, In today’s Gospel Jesus leads his closest disciples up the mountain where his true glory as the Son of God is revealed. Moses and Elijah represent the Law and the Prophets—the whole teaching of the Old Testament. Jesus is revealed as the fulfilment of the Law and the Prophets: the voice from heaven emphasizes the identity of Jesus. The Journey in … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 13.03.22

Dear Friends, Jesus is led into the desert and confronted by the devil. This is the first  encounter with the evil one in a drama that will reach its climax ‘at the appointed time’ on Good Friday. We too know the reality of temptation which takes many different forms. Perhaps one of the greatest triumphs of the devil is to persuade many people that he does not … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 05.03.22

At St Helen’s the World Day of Prayer will be observed on Friday 4th March at 10.30am. In Aylsham there will be a service in the parish church at 2 pm to which all are invited. Churches Together North Walsham  Lenten Lunches are back!  Served at different churches at 12.30pm on Thursdays beginning 10th March.  Proceeds for Christian … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 27.02.22

Dear Friends, In today's 1st reading David refuses to strike Saul, the Lord’s anointed because to do so would be to strike out at God. Today’s Gospel takes this attitude further. ‘Do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you’. The words of Jesus go much further than the Law, even what seems reasonable. He is saying that we should treat each other as God treats … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 20.02.22