Posted: 02 November 2020
Today I have copied Sunday’s homily by an old friend of mine. As a homily it’s very good but the quote from Dr Anthony Clare is just what we need as we progress to our second lockdown.
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Posted: 01 November 2020
The news of the further lockdown is not good for anyone. Please pray for those whose jobs are at risk.
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Posted: 31 October 2020
I really appreciated our coming together for Mass yesterday. The actual number of people attending doesn’t matter because the whole community was with us - thanks be to God. Congratulations!
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Posted: 29 October 2020
Before I forget - Mass today will be at 11.45am - a little earlier than usual because I have a funeral at Peel Green at 1.00pm Please pray for Susan Bayman and for her family and friends who mourn her.
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Posted: 28 October 2020
Yesterday’s thoughts about prayer were from two men, each profound in their own way. Today we turn to a woman who in her sheer simplicity opens up a whole new dimension of prayer for us.
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Posted: 27 October 2020
The first is from St Ignatius of Loyola - founder of the Jesuits. It’s a hard saying because it demands both courage and humility.
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Posted: 26 October 2020
This coming Sunday we celebrate the Feast of All Saints marking the glory of all those who share in the resurrection of Jesus and especially those who proved themselves worthy of the title of Saint.
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Posted: 25 October 2020
Good morning - brighter morning but getting dark so early Yesterday’s Gospel was the heart of Jesus’ mission and teaching - love God and your neighbour and you will really know yourself as loved and loving.
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Posted: 24 October 2020
Good morning - did you enjoy the extra hour in bed? Today’s gospel is the great commandment - Love God and your neighbour as yourself
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Posted: 23 October 2020
After discussions with the Finance Committee and the Lay Leadership team during the week, it was decided that we should slowly begin to open our churches for weekend worship, following all the necessary guidelines and safety procedures.
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Posted: 22 October 2020
An early start for me this morning - the chimney sweep was here at 7.30am Do you fancy a little more Baden Powell - he seemed to go down well yesterday
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Posted: 21 October 2020
I was looking through my book shelves for a book of Chesterton’s poems; I couldn’t find it but I did come across my ancient yellowing copy of Scouting for Boys by Baden Powell which my parents bought me in 1964.
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