Dear friends in Christ

Let us all rejoice in the Lord, as we celebrate the feast day in honour of all the Saints, at whose festival the angels rejoice and praise the Son of God.

Dear friends in Christ

Once again this Sunday The Lord reminds us of the importance of sincere and constant prayer and also the difference between true and false piety.

Dear friends in Christ

The texts of the Mass this weekend remind us of the power of trusting and persevering prayer.

The terrible disease of leprosy is presented in the First Reading and Gospel of the Mass this Sunday, but as means to a greater good.

Dear friends in Christ

The liturgy of this Sunday speak to us of the virtue of Faith. Jesus assures us that if our faith was only the size of a mustard seed, it will nevertheless grow into something deep and sustaining.

Dear friends in Christ

Once again this week we hear from the Prophet Amos after his return from the desert of Samaria. he finds the leaders of the chosen people wholly given over to the pleasures of the world, which he describes in details before telling them their destiny: exile!

Dear friends in Christ

The Prophet Amos in the first reading of the Mass this weekend, thunders against the exploitation of the poor by ruthless profiteers; as also in the Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the unjust steward who is forced to give an account to his master.

Dear friends in Christ

This weekend we have a break in the liturgy from the Sundays in Ordinary Time to celebrate the Triumph of the Cross, which is celebrated each year on 14th September and which replaces the normal Sunday liturgy.

Dear friends in Christ

The Gospel of Mass this Sunday speaks of the requirements Jesus makes for following Him.

Dear friends in Christ

In the Readings of the Mass this Sunday, Jesus offers us a lesson in the virtue of humility.

Dear friends in Christ

A person in the Gospel asks Jesus: Lord, will those who are saved be few? Jesus responds: Strive to enter through the narrow door.

Dear friends in Christ

We are between the two beautiful Marian feasts of the Assumption of Mary last Friday, and her Queenship next Friday.

Dear friends in Christ

The liturgy is a lesson in vigilance this Sunday: because the enemy never rests, and love never sleeps.

Dear friends in Christ

The message of the liturgy of this Sunday is stark: our life on earth is brief!

Dear friends in Christ

We have just completed, and returned from, our Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Today’s Gospel recounts the arrival of Jesus to visit his friends Martha, Mary and Lazarus at Bethany. Jesus would often stop at their house to rest and eat with them. He felt at home there, surrounded by their warmth and affection.

Dear friends in Christ

The Parable of the Good Samaritan is one of the world's best known and loved stories.

Dear friends in Christ

Dear friends in Christ

The words of Our Lord in the Gospel of this Sunday offer us two considerations: firstly He tells us that there is a vast harvest of souls in the world that need to be brought to God

Dear friends in Christ

This weekend we celebrate the memory and lives of Saints Peter and Paul—the two foundations stones of Holy Church.

Dear friends in Christ

This Sunday we celebrate THE Mystery of Faith—the Body and Blood of Jesus in the Eucharist—Corpus Christi. It is a feast that really defines us as a Catholic Community, since the Eucharist contains the very heart and soul of the Church.