St John 16: 12-15 The ministry of Jesus is relatively short, if indeed, as believed, that Jesus was 33 years old when he was crucified and that his public ministry began at 30 years of age. In today’s Gospel Jesus tells his disciples that he still had many things to say to them and that … [Read more…]
Prayer to the Holy Spirit: Preparing for Pentecost “Come, Holy Spirit. Spirit of truth, you are the reward of the saints, the comforter of souls, light in the darkness, riches to the poor, treasure to lovers, food for the hungry, comfort to those who are wandering; to sum up, you are the one in whom … [Read more…]
https://zcu.io/FAym National Rosary Rally taking place in dioceses throughout Scotland, England, and Wales from 9am to 9pm on Pentecost Sunday (May 31). Pope Francis is encouraging Catholics to pray the Rosary in their families.
Sunday Collections 29th March £60.00 St Anthony’s £32 5th April £336. Building Fund £90 12th April £145 St Anthony’s £10 19th April £10. Building Fund £25 26th April £90 Building Fund £10 St Anthony’s £10 3rd May £100 Building Fund £226 Vocations (2nd collection) £120 St Anthony’s £10 10th May £58 … [Read more…]
Acts of the Apostles 16: 22-34 St Paul and his missionary companion Silas are flogged and beaten and thrown into prison in Philippi simply for preaching the Gospel. They spend the night praising the Lord and singing hymns despite their predicament. They find joy in their suffering. The gaoler believes when he sees that their … [Read more…]
Bishop John speaking about hope in the Pandemic on Shalom World TV Hope Spot this evening at 9.00pm. Follow this link for a preview and then for the Show at 9.00pm https://www.facebook.com/shalomworld/videos/882558015554016/
Read this short reflection on the Gospel for the sixth Sunday of Easter.
Saturday is traditionally the day in which we honour the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Find a short reflection on the Gospel for Saturday of the fifth week of Easter, below.
St John 15: 12-17 “This is my commandment, love one another as I have loved you”. Jesus commands that we love like him, his model of love goes beyond what we see in movies, read in poems because he takes us as Christians to a far greater depth of love. He shows us precisely what … [Read more…]