Acts of the Apostles 20: 28-38 St Paul in our first reading today concludes his emotional farewell to the Elders (spiritual leaders) of Ephesus with a warning. They have to be on their guard, to be vigilant against those, even from within the community, who will seek to cause confusion with regard to the teachings … [Read more…]
On 26th May, we celebrate the memoria of St Philip Neri (1515–1595). Find out more about the founder of the Oratory below.
Fr Joe writes this short reflection on the reading from Mass on the Seventh Tuesday in Eastertide.
Fr Joe has written this short reflection on the reading from Mass on the Seventh Monday of Eastertide.
In the month of May, many people will invoke the name of Mary under many titles. Below, we explore two such titles.
Below are the Prayers of Intercession that Fr Joe will pray at Mass. Perhaps you could take some time to pray these prayers over the weekend, too.
Below are some well known prayers to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Fr Joe has written a short reflection on the reading from Mass on the Saturday after Ascension Thursday.
Novena The word Novena comes from the Latin word Novem which means Nine. After the Ascension for nine successive days the Apostles prayed in preparation for the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The tradition of Novenas come from this and we as a Parish can also use these next nine days asking the … [Read more…]
St John 16: 16-20 Jesus uses the mother’s experience of the pain of childbirth and the subsequent joy of the arrival of new life, to say something about the reality of the church. The church will undergo discomfort and distress but her sorrow will be transformed into joy. St Paul will echo similar words to … [Read more…]