John

Dear Friends, While we are individuals we are also social beings. We are called to a personal relationship with Christ but that relationship requires membership of his Body the Church. In our churches the Word of God is proclaimed week after week announcing the presence of the One who is the Word. We are planning to begin the Confirmation course soon. Enrolment forms can … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 23.01.22

Dear Friends, Today’s Gospel tells the story of the wedding feast at Cana. John never uses the word ‘miracle’; instead he writes about the ‘signs’ that tell us about who Jesus is. The image of wine is often used in the scriptures: the sheer extravagance of the quantity (about 120 gallons) is a sign of God’s generosity. The event itself is a sign because it points to Jesus … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 16.01.22

Dear Friends, Today we celebrate the feast of the baptism of Jesus. After 30 years of hidden growth Jesus, the sinless one, accepts the baptism of John, a doorway through which he passes in search of sinners. He will share in their lot and redirect a fallen world on its true course towards God. For us it is an opportunity to reflect on our own baptism and to renew our … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 09.01.21

Dear Friends, We are still in the Christmas period and today’s Gospel is the same as on Christmas morning - the Prologue to St John’s Gospel. Jesus, the Word of God, comes among us quietly and humbly. To all who accept him God gives the gift of becoming his adopted children. This gift we receive at our baptism. I shall be away for a few days this coming week. Thursday is … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 02.01.22

Dear Friends, Today we reflect on the family in which Jesus was born and grew up. At the age of twelve a Jewish boy comes of age and is personally responsible before the law. Jesus is aware of his future mission and fully able to debate with his elders. He also anticipates his Easter destiny - lost but found again on the third day in his Father’s house.   We are … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 26.12.21