Today's Gospel reading is not just about catching fish. Luke deliberately links the calling iof the first disciples and a miraculous catch of fish. Having first been caught by the word of Jesus they will become fishers of men and women. This has been the mission of the church since Pentecost --to put out into the deep waters of the world announcing the good news of the Gospel. … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 09.02.25
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NEWSLETTER 24.12.23
The birth of JESUS is the best gift the world has ever received! Dear brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, Christmas is here again! It’s the season of the birth of our Redeemer, the Only Begotten Son of God sent to bring us back into life with God. It gives me a great joy to celebrate my second Christmas with you as your parish priest. May Jesus be reborn in … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 24.12.23
NEWSLETTER 23.04.23
Dear Parishioners, In my priestly life, I have met many people who told me that the story of the disciples going to Emmaus is one of their favourite Bible stories and I certainly include it in my list of favourite ten New Testament Stories. Why? Because it is such a human story. It is about ordinary, everyday disappointments and ordinary discoveries of God in our lives. … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 23.04.23
NEWSLETTER 01.05.22
Dear Friends, Jesus appears to his disciples at the lake of Galilee. It is an important moment in the growth of their Easter faith. The amazing catch of fish is a powerful sign of their future apostolate which will be made effective by the risen Christ. Peter, in spite of his moment of weakness, is re-affirmed as their leader. Jesus repeats his … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 01.05.22
NEWSLETTER 10.01.21
The Baptism of the Lord.10th-16th January 2021. Today we reflect on Baptism – the baptism of Jesus as well as our own. In Mark’s gospel it is depicted as a kind of epiphany telling us who Jesus is. In the reading from Isaiah there is the invitation to come to the water. This includes the promise of fulfilment (rich food to enjoy) and life (your soul will live). To come to … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 10.01.21
