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A message from Fr John

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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A message from Fr John

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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A message from Fr John

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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A message from Fr John

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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A message from Fr John

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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Church opening

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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A message from Fr John

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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A message from Fr John

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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A message from Fr John

Posted: 20 October 2020

Buckle up for the next lockdown - and when we do let’s remember those who don’t have a buckle - those struggling for work, missing family, friends and companionship, their support networks drying up. And count our blessings.

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A message from Fr John

Posted: 19 October 2020

Good morning - I hope you’re well in the midst of the noise and confusion from so many quarters

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A message from Fr John

Posted: 18 October 2020

Good morning - I hope you had a relaxed weekend I thought we might look at the final part of the summary of Fratelli Tutti.

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A message from Fr John

Posted: 17 October 2020

This is our opportunity to pray with and for the whole Church, the Body of Christ, as it continues the Lord’s work of proclaiming God’s love to the whole world.

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