Posted: 07 November 2020
Thanks be to God the election in the USA seems to have come to a conclusion. It’s obviously not as clear cut as it might have been but we pray that any disputes will be resolved quickly and justly.
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Posted: 05 November 2020
Good morning - have you recovered from last night? I don’t think I’ve ever heard such a loud Bonfire Night; the fireworks were a dazzling spectacle but what a noise!
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Posted: 04 November 2020
Good morning - I hope you’re managing to find some more inner strength to face the next phase of lockdown.
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Posted: 03 November 2020
Good morning - a little cooler but that’s to be expected. Our hearts go out to the people of Austria as the come to terms with the horrendous outrage.
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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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