A few words from Fr Joe………………….

by | Nov 5, 2021 | News

I have a grandniece called Cleo, a beautiful girl, with long curly hair, a magic smile and a happy disposition. When I heard that a little girl with the same name had disappeared from a camping site in Australia, during a family holiday, it registered with me and I...

‘Happy the poor in spirit’

by | Nov 5, 2021 | News

Our readings this week explore the concepts of generosity, humility and self-giving. With the help of the Holy Spirit, they encourage us to live our lives as generously as Jesus did. The First Reading tells us of a poor destitute widow who shows great generosity in...

A few words from Fr Joe………………….

by | Oct 29, 2021 | News

I walked up to the front door of a house during the week, I was about to knock when, out of the corner of my eye I noticed, half hidden by the hedge, a skeleton on the grass and gasped. Still startled I noticed it was sort of half buried, but smiling, as if it were...

Think of the love that the Father has lavished upon us!

by | Oct 29, 2021 | News

On this feast day we are reminded not only of those Saints who have gone before us, but also of the many inspirational people living saintly lives here on earth. The example of their lives of love and service inspire us on our own journey to the promise of eternal...

‘I will comfort you as I gather you and lead you back’

by | Oct 22, 2021 | News

The readings this week challenge us to reflect both on the ways we might be blind, and on the gift of new vision that is freely offered. In the First Reading, the prophet Jeremiah speaks of a God who gathers his people to heal them. The Psalm sings of these and other...

A few words from Fr Joe………………

by | Oct 22, 2021 | News

During the week, I was preparing a homily for the opening of the year Mass in a boy’s secondary school. Moments like this are a great opportunity to speak to young people who little by little are coming to identify with the ethos and culture of their Catholic school...