Today is a Marian feast: “Our Lady of Sorrows.”
Mary had no particular love of pain and sorrow. The first announcement of her vocation by the Archangel Gabriel mentioned nothing about suffering. It was filled only with messianic promises.
Read MoreToday we honour the cross of Jesus which is really an instrument of torture. In Roman times it was one of the most horrific ways to die. It was the punishment for those who undermined the Roman authority.
Read MoreA new era of grace and salvation begins with the miraculous conception and birth of Jesus.
Read MoreHow many of us like to get involved in conflict management? It’s never easy. And there are so many situations that can arise – in the family, at work in the parish…
Read MoreOn Our Lady's birthday the Church celebrates the beginning of redemption with the appearance in the world of the Saviour's mother, Mary.
Read MoreDear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
For many people September rather than January is the beginning of a new year. The reason for this is that Schools and Universities begin a new academic year which effects not only the academic population but has a bearing on family life and the volume of traffic on the roads.
Read MoreIn our August meeting, the Men's Group listened to a fascinating talk from local historian Lilli Osborn.
Read MoreWho do you say that I am?
Today we hear that Jesus asks his disciples: “Who do you say that I am?” Notice that Jesus doesn’t ask:
Read MoreThe Men's Group met on Sunday 30th July to welcome Major David Baldwin and hear about his work in Kenya with his charity St. Peter's Lifeline.
Read MoreWhat would you ask for if God spoke to you and said you could have whatever you like?
Read MoreToday we continue with some more parables of Jesus. Which are not just comparisons but also contain riddles or puzzles within them. Unexpected twists that help us to understand more about the kingdom of heaven. They often conceal more than they reveal and so are enigmatic and mystical in nature.
Read MoreToday we hear Jesus speaking one of his most famous parables about the seed and the sower.
Read MoreHere are some more pictures of this year’s Pilgrimage which took place on 9th July.
Read MoreOne of our local reporters, Glastonbury Gabriel, has uploaded videos of last weekend’s pilgrimages.
Read MoreOur Pilgrimage programme commenced on the morning of Sunday 9th July in the Shrine of Our Lady of Glastonbury.
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