Et iterum venturus est cum gloria Those of us who know our Latin will recognise the phrase above as being from the Nicene Creed: ‘And He will come again in glory’. These days after Ascension and leading up to Pentecost mark the novena of all novenas. With the Apostles we wait for the promised gift…
Our Common Home Last weekend, as you probably know, there were three Confirmation Masses in the parish. It is customary to chose a Confirmation Saint whose name is used in Confirmation. The point being that the saint’s charism and story inspires the young people, and they can ask for his/her prayers. It was interesting to…
Confirmation is the Beginning Brothers and sisters in Christ, We joyfully extend our heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to our Confirmation candidates who will have received the Sacrament of Confirmation this weekend. Your “yes” to the gifts of the Holy Spirit is a powerful witness to our entire parish community. Courage, do not be afraid the scriptures says…
Pope Leo XIV I give eternal life to my sheep We have a new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. A new shepherd for the Church. We pray for him as he assumes the responsibilities of being ‘Peter’. Last week there was an optional second part of the Gospel John 21:15-19 which we may not have…
The Conclave begins this week—Oremus—Let us Pray Come, Holy Spirit,fill the hearts of your faithful,And kindle in them the fire of your love.Send forth your Spirit, and they shall be created.And you will renew the face of the earth. Lord, you are our eternal shepherd and guide. In your mercy grant your Churcha shepherd who…
