POPE FRANCIS REFLECTED ON THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN.

This parable, in a simple, yet stimulating way, indicates a style of life, in which the centre of gravity is not ourselves, but others. Like the doctor of the law in the day’s Gospel, we might ask ourselves, Who is my neighbour? Is it my friends, my parents, my fellow...

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Who is my neighbour?

Today’s readings call us to love and serve others with compassion, and to care especially for those most in need. The First Reading teaches us that God’s word is not beyond our reach. It is already in our hearts; it is there for us to proclaim and live out with all...

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JUBILEE TO STRENGTHEN FAITH AND RECOGNIZE CHRIST IN OUR MIDST

“During the Holy Year,” the Pope has prayed, “may the light of Christian hope enlighten every man and woman, as a message of God’s love addressed to all! And may the Church bear faithful witness to this message in every part of the world!” Pope Francis invited us to pray, to prepare ourselves throughout this year, so that this Jubilee may “strengthen us in our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in the midst of our lives, transforming us into pilgrims of Christian hope.” “If God can visit us, even when our hearts seem like a lowly manger, we can truly say: Hope is not dead; hope is alive and it embraces our lives forever!”

 

 

 

 

 

POPE FRANCIS REFLECTED ON THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN.

This parable, in a simple, yet stimulating way, indicates a style of life, in which the centre of gravity is not ourselves, but others. Like the doctor of the law in the day’s Gospel, we might ask ourselves, Who is my neighbour? Is it my friends, my parents, my fellow...

read more

Who is my neighbour?

Today’s readings call us to love and serve others with compassion, and to care especially for those most in need. The First Reading teaches us that God’s word is not beyond our reach. It is already in our hearts; it is there for us to proclaim and live out with all...

read more

PARISH TEAM

We have a dynamic Parish Team including the priests, sacristan and Parish Office.

Supporting them is the Parish Pastoral Council as well as a 300 strong group of volunteers who work with the Group Coordination Team to help with the running of the Parish.

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ABOUT OUR PARISH

Mount Merrion is a vibrant Parish. With over 300 volunteers serving in a wide variety of ways it is a welcoming community of over 2,800 households clustered around the Church on the hill.

We have a good demographic mix of original residents & …

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