Dear Parishioners, “By faith we know His existence, in glory we shall know His nature.” We move into the second week of Lent and still there is time for anyone to join the Lenten pilgrimage. We need to note that our journey towards God in and through Christ will not be the easiest, though the safest. In today’s reading we are reminded of the … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 05.03.23
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NEWSLETTER 26.02.23
Dear Parishioners, “One of the most distressing signs of contemporary times is the denial of guilt”. Today’s readings teach us that we are always tempted by the devil, by the world, and by our own selfish interests. So, we need to cooperate actively with God’s grace to conquer our temptations and practise prayer, self-control, and charity. Lent is primarily the time … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 26.02.23
NEWSLETTER 19.02.23
Dear Parishioners, “’Repent and believe in the Gospel’ or ‘Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.’” It is not long ago that we celebrated Christmas and now this week we begin Lent on Ash Wednesday in preparation for the celebration of Easter. We commence on Ash Wednesday our 40-days spiritual pilgrimage - symbolized by receiving ashes on the … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 19.02.23
NEWSLETTER 12.02.23
Dear Parishioners, “The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all directions”. Today’s readings challenge us to choose freely and wisely to observe the laws given by a loving and caring God. He revealed His laws to His Chosen People through Moses and the prophets in the Old Testament, and through His … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 12.02.23
NEWSLETTER 05.02.23
Dear Parishioners, “If you light a lamp for someone else, it will also brighten your path.” The common theme of today’s three readings is our two-fold mission to the world, to be salt and to be the light of a city built on a hilltop. We are called to live our short lives as traces of salt and candles of light. Just a little salt transforms everything. Just … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 05.02.23