A few words from Fr Joe…………..

We had a few sunny days this week which I’m sure everyone enjoyed. One parishioner mentioned that she had gone to a Garden Centre to buy some bedding plants and found the car park so packed that she couldn’t find a space. Obviously, many people are thinking about the...

Rejoice!

I have journeyed with Jesus through the sorrow of Holy Week, in whatever way was possible for me. Now I pray for the grace to know gladness, and the glory and joy of my Risen Lord in this Easter season. The Easter readings tell of the ways in which the first disciples...

God has saved us by his own grace

Today’s readings encourage us to think about our journey of faith in the company of the transfigured Lord, and the importance of trusting in the call and grace of God our Father. The First Reading tells of God’s astonishing call to Abram to abandon his land, his...

A few words from Fr Joe………………….

Every time I meet or chat with Fr Donie he shares just how many people have asked him about how I’m getting on, so to ease the demands on him, and others, to answer that question I thought it might be a good idea to give a little update myself. It’s just about 6 weeks...

The Lord is Compassion and Love

We live in times when many of our conversations exaggerate difference and division. But the scripture for this Sunday proclaims a radical message of love that overcomes hatred, and a compassion that heals and unifies. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians (Second...