John

Dear Friends, In the Bible we find how God is revealed through his words and his intervention in the lives of the Jewish people. Paul says that this relationship is an intimate and personal one that gives us access to the inner life of God. The gospel command to make disciples of all nations extends that relationship to ‘all peoples’. What today’s feast seeks to do is to … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 30.05.21

Dear Friends, Today we celebrate the powerful gift of the Holy Spirit to the infant Church. The timidity of the apostles was replaced by a new confidence that enabled them to tell the world the good news of Jesus Christ. That same Spirit enables us to witness to our faith fearlessly and with confidence.  As part of the gradual easing of Covid restrictions in our … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 23.05.21

Dear Friends, As the early Church grew out of its Jewish background and spread into the pagan world it had to develop new structures and new forms of organisation. It also kept a sense of continuity. Peter is seen as the leader of the community - as is his successor today. The pagan world will prove to be an immense challeng and will try to silence the good news of the … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 16.05.21

Dear Friends, Today’s readings provide a profound reflection on love, especially ‘God’s love for us’. For Christians, God’s love for us is the foundation of all human experience of love. Our faith leads us into a ‘school for loving’ which is rooted in the inner life of the Blessed Trinity. Father James An icon of the Holy Family is circulating around our … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 09.05.21

5th Week in Eastertide. Dear Friends, Jesus describes himself as the Vine to illustrate the relationship between himself and the believer. It is essentially about being ‘in’ him, drawing life from the Vine so that the branches can bear fruit. If the branches do not draw life from the Lord they are useless and unproductive. It is a work of grace; ultimately it is the … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 02.05.21