Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear friends in Christ

Over these past weeks we have heard how Jesus, the Light of the World, has shone upon us. He shone upon Joseph and Mary, on the Shepherds and the Magi. Then He, that bright morning star hides Himself for years in the little town of Nazareth and lives the same life as His fellow countrymen. In fact He still continues to give light to peoples lives, for during the Nazareth years He has shown us through His hidden life, that ordinary life can and should be made holy. Now, after he leaves Nazareth, and has been baptised in the Jordan, He goes to Capharnaum to begin His public life. The Gospel tells us of the calling of the Twelve. Jesus Christ continues to give light and life to the world, and He can do so through our following of Him, by us being apostles to the people of our time. The joy and hope that comes from our Faith gives light to all our activities, and it is the marvel of Jesus who gives meaning to everything that happens to us and everything we do.

Next weekend we shall welcome Edmund Adamus to our Parish who will make an Appeal on behalf of The Friends of The Holy Land. This Charity, so important in these current days, aims to give help and hope to vulnerable Christians in the land of Our Lord’s birth. I look forward to hearing of the situation there and how we might help them from our abundance.

God bless you!

Msgr Kevin Hale