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23rd Week in Ordinary Time 2020  6th – 12th September  When Matthew wrote his Gospel the church was no longer part of the Jewish community with its daily norms and customs. It needed guidelines for its life together. Faith in Jesus and his teachings are the basis for this new community. Since Jesus revealed God to be compassionate … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 06.09.20

22nd Week in Ordinary Time 30th August – 5th September In last Sunday’s Gospel Peter acknowledges Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God. But when Jesus now reveals himself as the Suffering Servant of Isaiah who will redeem his people by his passion, death and resurrection, Peter cannot accept it. From a rock he becomes an obstacle. He is reminded that he is a … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 30.08.20

21st Week in Ordinary Time 202023rd – 29th August In today’s Gospel Peter confesses the deep mystery of Jesus Son of God. He receives the name which defines his vocation: as corner-stone of the Church he will confirm his brothers in their faith in the risen Christ. We too are confirmed in our Catholic faith by our allegiance to Peter and his successors.Bishop Alan will … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 23.08.20

20th Week in Ordinary Time 202016th - 22th August Today we celebrate the feast of the Assumption of Our Lady. The Gospel reading shows her willingness to be a vital link in the unfolding of God’s rescue package for mankind. At the end of her life she shared her son’s victory over death – as, one day, we shall also.Last Tuesday we learnt the sad news of the death of Deacon … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 16.08.20

19th Week in Ordinary Time9th – 15th AugustToday’s first reading and the Gospel focus on the same theme: the massive forces of nature are under God’s control who has care for his people. Peter receives a personal invitation: ‘Come’. As so often in the Gospels Peter is portrayed as the one who responds to Jesus, yet his faith is shown to be inadequate. He is the one who is named … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 09.08.20