by editor | Jan 19, 2019 | Gospel Reflections
Three mysteries mark the Epiphany. We have already celebrated two of them: the Magi’s visit and Jesus’ Baptism. Today we celebrate the third – the water being changed into wine at Cana. When told there was no wine Jesus says; what’s that got to do...
by editor | Jan 12, 2019 | Gospel Reflections
The Baptismal font has been called the ‘Womb of the Church.’ Each person who enters the church, who is born into the church, who is born into new life, does so through the maternal gate of the font. It is wondrous to contemplate the words of God the Father we hear...
by editor | Dec 25, 2018 | Gospel Reflections, Uncategorised
What can I bring Him, poor as I am? Christmas is not just for children! It’s for us all. Christmas is about our salvation made manifest in the birth of Jesus. He came to bring light into a darkened world, to bring hope to those who have none, to bring peace to those...
by editor | Dec 23, 2018 | Gospel Reflections
Elizabeth was part of the Temple tradition. The Jews knew God could not be limited to one place, but needed somewhere to honour Him, that place was the Temple. There, was the dwelling-place of the presence of the One whom the universe could not contain. Elizabeth...
by diviadmin | Dec 23, 2018 | Blog
Please note that those children who are in Year 3 or above at school (7 – 8 year olds) can be prepared to make their First Holy Communion and First Confession this coming year. The preparation sessions are Saturdays 9.30am – 12noon in St Joseph’s Room, Kirkby...
by editor | Dec 17, 2018 | Gospel Reflections
Rejoice! That is what the Church tells us on this, Gaudete Sunday. St John called, and continues to call, all people to make radical changes in their lives. It is too easy to let the sentimentality of Christmas get in the way both of our hearing his radical...
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