Dear Parishioners, We often use the phrase, “History repeats itself”. In today’s reading, we hear a perfect example of that. The disease of leprosy was a terrible affliction: the whole body could be covered with sores and parts of the … Continue reading
Today’s Gospel presents a changing picture: it begins with Jesus, in the familiar and ‘protected’ setting of Simon’s house, healing Simon’s mother in law. The crowds surrounded him throughout the day, and you can imagine the noise and excitement of … Continue reading
On 8th December 2020, Pope Francis issued an Apostolic Letter entitled Patris Corde (‘With a Father’s Heart’). He has proclaimed 2021 as a special ‘Year of St. Joseph’. At the conclusion of his Letter, he adds a prayer to St Joseph, which … Continue reading
This Sunday is Racial Justice Sunday and we are invited to pray and work for racial justice, social cohesion and good community relations. The CARJ (Catholic Association for Racial Justice) has its office at St Thomas More, Manor House. The … Continue reading
It is difficult to believe the current circumstances we are living. The pandemic is wreaking havoc worldwide. Every day we receive sad news and, added to this, sometimes the grey days are not helpful to lift up our spirit. In … Continue reading
In last Sunday’s Gospel from St John, we were told of the scene where John the Baptist pointed out Jesus saying: “Look there is the lamb of God”. As a result, two of John’s disciples followed Jesus. Jesus turned round … Continue reading
DAILY MASS READINGS
Unplug the phone charger. According to O2 only 5% of the energy used by the UK’s mobile phone chargers is actually used to charge phones. The other 50,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions just go into the atmosphere.
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