1st Sunday of advent (C) Happy New Year! Today we start a new year in the church’s calendar as Advent begins. The coming of Christ can...

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe The New Testament is in no doubt about the ultimate kingship of Jesus Christ, but St John’s...

33rd SUNDAY OF YEAR B We are approaching the end of the Church’s Year and at this time and as we move into Advent, we turn our minds to...

32nd SUNDAY OF YEAR B Our readings today relate to two widows. Both are poor. Both have little to give. But both give all they have to...

ALL SAINTS Today’s Feast Day presents us with an opportunity to reflect on the lives of all those who have completed their journey to the...

29th Sunday of Year B James and John were close followers of Jesus and were hoping that this would mean that they would earn a privileged...

27th SUNDAY OF YEAR B Jesus gives us a lot to think about in today’s Gospel. He speaks especially on behalf of married women and of...

26th Sunday of Year B Whenever we see love, compassion, generosity and kindness, that is an indication that God is present. We may...

25th SUNDAY OF Year B The background theme throughout St Mark’s Gospel is that of discipleship, being a good follower of Jesus. In...

24th SUNDAY OF Year B The question as to who Jesus is and what is the destiny of his mission comes to the fore in today’s Gospel. It is...

23rd SUNDAY OF Year B Today’s readings focus on God’s power to put right what we cannot do. In St Mark’s Gospel, Jesus gives the power...

Fr Colin writes: We have eased some of the seating restrictions in the church, enabling everybody to have a seat at Sunday Masses....

Fr Colin writes: With the easing of some of the COVID restrictions on Monday, we have been issued with some general guidelines form the...

Fr Colin writes: This weekend we would have completed the First Communions for the year. We congratulate the 40 or so children who have...

Fr Colin writes: As I write this, we are still uncertain on when and how the COVID restrictions will be eased. We are uncertain where we...

Fr Colin writes: Next Weekend we start our First Communions. The preparations this year have been shorter in time although not shorter in...

Fr Colin writes: On Tuesday we celebrate the Feast of St Peter and St Paul. It is one of the few Holy Days left when we were obliged to...

Fr Colin writes: On Thursday we celebrate the Nativity of St John the Baptist, 6 months in the calendar before the birth of Jesus. We...