Dear Parishioners, “You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” We start this Ordinary Season Sunday with the invitation to be witnesses. The central theme of today’s readings is a challenge to live like the Lamb of God and to die like the Lamb of God and thus bear witness to Christ the “Lamb of … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 15.01.23
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NEWSLETTER 08.01.23
Dear Parishioners, Baptism points back to the work of God and forward to the life of faith. Today’s feast concluded the Christmas season, Jesus’ baptism is recorded in the three synoptic Gospels, namely Matthew, Mark and Luke. In each of these Gospels the scene is presented as a very important turning point in Jesus’ life; a) a moment of identification. b) a moment … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 08.01.23
Newsletter 25.12.22
Dear Parishioners, “For what greater thing is there than that God should become man?” Another Christmas? Yes, but not the same as the previous ones. Each Christmas is unique and brings us that joy, peace and happiness of the infant Jesus being born in our hearts. Indeed, this is my first Christmas with you and how blessed I am to share my joy of the infant … [Read more...] about Newsletter 25.12.22
NEWSLETTER 18.12.22
Dear Parishioners, “Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine”. On this Fourth and Last Advent Sunday before the Feast of Christmas, we are renewed in the blessings of one of the perennial promises of God in the Holy Scripture that He will always be with us for ever and ever (Deut 31: v8). This promise He has continued to manifest … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 18.12.22
NEWSLETTER 11.12.22
Dear Parishioners, “All human wisdom is summed up in two words - wait and hope.” Today’s readings speak about waiting patiently. Waiting is hard enough; doing it patiently, harder still. Waiting presupposes an expectation, as we must be waiting for something. Patience requires us to accept that we are not in control, but instead we must rely on others to … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 11.12.22