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5th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In today’s Gospel reading Mark describes the growing pressure on Jesus to meet with the crowds of people who flock to him, many seeking healing. In spite of this Jesus makes the time and space for serious prayer. If a friend or relative is a patient in the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital they can still ask for a Catholic priest to visit them. … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 07.02.21

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time.Racial Justice Day. Today’s Gospel reading tells us two important things about Jesus’ ministry: he taught with authority and he had power over evil. His teaching is prophetic in the tradition of the prophets of the Old Testament; ‘I will put my words into his mouth’ (1st reading). The evil spirit recognised him for who he was; ‘I know who you are, … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 31.01 – 06.02.21

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.The Word of God Sunday. Today’s readings speak particularly to anyone who has been reluctant to hear or to respond to God’s voice in their lives. Jonah did not want to hear God’s call and set out in the opposite direction to Nineveh. It took time for him to accept God’s call to preach a message of repentance to the people of the city. In the … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 24.01.21

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.Peace Sunday. When the first disciples come to Jesus he asks them ‘What do you want? For us the whole of life’s searching is summed up in that question. He does not offer them a programme or a policy. He simply says to them, ’Come and see’. It is by spending time in his company that they will come to know him and learn to follow him. For us too it … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 17.01.21