This if for the Weekly readings and Homilies
Pentecost Sunday – Year A 31 May 2020 Full Printable Version Here “As the Father sent me, so I send you. Receive the Holy Spirit.” Something to Think About There are two powerful symbols associated with Pentecost. The Holy Spirit came to the disciples in the form of fire and wind. Close your eyes and imagine … [Read more…]
Ascension of the Lord – Year A 24 May 2020 Printable Version Here “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” Something to Think About Jesus says to the disciples, and to us, “I am with you always”. Think of some ways you know that Jesus is with you in your … [Read more…]
Printable Version CollectGladden us with holy joys, almighty God,and make us rejoice with devout thanksgiving,for the Ascension of Christ your Sonis our exaltation,and, where the Head has gone before in glory,the Body is called to follow in hope.Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy … [Read more…]
This is a very fitting passage to reflect about during this difficult time. The experiences that we are going through currently in our lives can force us to raise certain questions about God and our relationship with him. Recently someone raised this question to me: what happens if we lose God? Are we losing our … [Read more…]
Week By Week Sixth Sunday of Easter 17 May 2020 Full Version here. “I shall ask the Father and he will give you another Advocate.” Something to Think About Even though we cannot see Jesus, we can experience his presence in many different ways.The Spirit is at work in the world, bringing love, joy, kindness, patience … [Read more…]
READ AT HOME Sixth Sunday of Easter 17 May 2020 Full Version Here. Collect Grant, almighty God,that we may celebrate with heartfelt devotion these days of joy,which we keep in honour of the risen Lord,and that what we relive in remembrancewe may always hold to in what we do.Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,who … [Read more…]
Fifth Sunday of Easter – Year A 10 May 2020“I am the way, the truth and the life.” See Full Version Here. Something to Think AboutIn this week’s gospel, Jesus tells us that he is the way, the truth and the life. What do you thinkJesus meant when he said “I am the way?” How … [Read more…]
Fifth Sunday of Easter – 10 May 2020 Full Version here. Collect Almighty ever-living God, constantly accomplish the Paschal Mystery within us, that those you were pleased to make new in Holy Baptism may, under your protective care, bear much fruit and come to the joys of life eternal. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your … [Read more…]
Mothers’ Day 10th May 2020 I love the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary; it is the Church’s warm appreciation of Mary the Mother of God as our Mother also. I invite you in the warmth of your hearts to recite this litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary – linked always with the Rosary that … [Read more…]
O God, the giver of all good things,We bless and thank you for Archbishop-elect Patrick,for the five years of his ministry and servant leadership among usas our Bishop in the Diocese of Sale. We thank you for the example of goodness that he has been to usand by which we have been encouraged and inspiredin … [Read more…]