A message from Fr John

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

I hope you enjoyed reading the summary of Fratelli Tutti. The full document is actually rather easier to read albeit rather long. You can get hold of a copy from the Cathedral Bookshop.

I thought something a little lighter but still with purpose might be suitable today.

The Donkey by G.K. Chesterton

When fishes flew and forests walked

And figs grew upon thorn,

Some moment when the moon was blood

Then surely I was born.

With monstrous head and sickening cry

And ears like errant wings,

The devil’s walking parody

On all four-footed things

The tattered outlaw of the earth, 

Of ancient crooked will;

Starve, scourge, deride me: I am dumb,

I keep my secret still

Fools! For I also had my hour;

One far fierce hour and sweet:

There was a shout about my ears,

And palms before my feet.

Charming and captivating isn’t it?

Two reminders:

- collection for World Mission Sunday

- donations for the food bank (toiletries maybe)

Stay well and safe

St Joseph, protector of the poor, pray for us

Every blessing

Fr John

Online Talks from Christian Heritage Centre, Stonyhurst

We have been asked to share the following two talks from the Christian Heritage Centre at Stonyhurst. Please share these with anyone who may be interested.

“The Answer is 43” – an evening talk on St Thomas Aquinas’ vision of “Life, the Universe and Everything”. Part of the online series on “Saints, Scholars and Spiritual Masters”, this talk will be given by Fr Richard Conrad, O.P., at 7:30pm on Thursday 22^nd October. Visit www.christianheritagecentre.com/events for more information and registration.
 
“Newman 101: Why Newman Matters” – an online colloquium celebrating the 10^thanniversary of beatification and 1^st of canonisation. Leading Newman scholars will present short papers on different themes from Newman’s legacy. 4pm on Saturday 31^st October. Visit www.christianheritagecentre.com/events/newman for more information and registration.