NEWSLETTER

“When one lives attached to money, pride or power, it is impossible to be truly happy.” Today’s readings teach us that true happiness, or beatitude, lies in the awareness that we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father and that we will be happy only when we share our blessings with our brothers and… Read more: NEWSLETTER 16.02.25

In the feast of the Presentation of Our Lord we see the first signs of spring. The unfurling of snowdrops (sometimes called Candlemass bells) shows us that winter is losing its grip and the days are slowly lengthening. Today’s feast continues the story of the Incarnation. God is coming into the world and is recognised… Read more: NEWSLETTER 02.02.25

Today’s gospel is about talking and hearing. A group, including Jesus, is gathered in the Nazareth synagogue on the sabbath for worship, prayer and readings from the scriptures. All eyes are fixed on Jesus. The gospel concludes with Jesus remarking on how the text he has just read from Isaiah was being fulfilled that day… Read more: NEWSLETTER 26.01.25

Today’s Gospel tells the story of the wedding feast at Cana. A domestic crisis – the shortage of wine – provides the context to the first miracles that were part of the ministry of Jesus. In this homely setting something important is happening. Jesus is prompted by his mother to respond to the need of… Read more: NEWSLETTER 20.01.25

Pilgrimage to Rome to celebrate the Jubilee of Youth  As part of the Jubilee 2025, Bishop Peter will be leading a pilgrimage to Rome, joining with hundreds of thousands of young people from all over the world to participate in the celebrations in Rome. For more details see www.rcdea.org.uk/youth Although there are now a very limited number… Read more: NEWSLETTER 12.01.25