Posted: 14 September 2020
And yet - one’s heart goes out to the people of the western United States whose houses and forests are being destroyed by fire and climate change is probably one of the main causes.
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Posted: 13 September 2020
I had an interesting and delightful Zoom meeting with my classmates last night; it was celebrating 50 years since we first met as a class in Upholland, as we began our studies and formation for diocesan priesthood.
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Posted: 10 September 2020
Friday is our traditional day of abstinence - historically that meant not eating meat.
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Posted: 09 September 2020
I came across a superb one-liner in the Tablet last week: ‘Christians aren’t sales people for the Gospel - we are called to be free samples of it’.
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Posted: 08 September 2020
It’s really difficult trying to interpret all the information and the accompanying regulations and guidelines which are coming at us like an ever-changing torrent.
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Posted: 07 September 2020
The reports that we’re getting about the increasing rate of Covid infections is quite alarming. We really do need everyone to take all the necessary precautions, otherwise the implications are quite worrying.
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Posted: 06 September 2020
Our children are returning to school today; they are eager to see their friends and new teachers, and the teachers are so excited to see the children they love and care for.
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Posted: 05 September 2020
We’ve been thinking about prayer and the need that we all have to find our quiet, prayerful space within ourselves, that deepening awareness of the love of God which resides in each one of us
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Posted: 04 September 2020
Today is the Feast Day of St Cuthbert and so I have copied an article from Independent Catholic News which gives a brief account of his life.
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Posted: 03 September 2020
As I was reflecting on yesterday’s poem, the Epitaph from Burns, I thought that today we might acknowledge the great strength that we have as a parish, a community, a body of folk that love and support each other - with the capacity to reach out to others.
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Posted: 02 September 2020
Good morning - enjoy the sun and warmth whilst you can
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Posted: 01 September 2020
Good morning - it’s certainly cooler this morning, even the courgettes are struggling
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