15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR B
The Grace of Our Calling
God called us for a purpose: to live in Christ and be channels of grace to others. This truth sustains us, especially when faced with challenges not to be cowered by our inadequacies nor lured by the quest for people’s approval. Therefore, St Paul, in today’s second reading, reminds us that we are here by God’s choice and purpose.
Prophets Amos in today’s first reading, demonstrates the power of this truth. God’s people rejected God’s word and his Prophet, Amos. But prophet Amos remained faithful to his call to be a channel of grace to others. Interestingly, rather than change his message to be accepted, he remembered that his call was of God and not of the world. Thus, he gave them the prophecy (God’s word). They rejected it and consequently fell to Assyria in 722 BC.
Like the twelve in today’s Gospel, we have been entrusted with the message of salvation. There will be challenges and hostilities, and we may feel inadequate at the enormity of our mission. We are to remember who has called us, and for what purpose. The Grace of our calling makes up for our inadequacies. Like Prophet Amos, we must remember that it is through our faithfulness to our calls, that the world can be healed. O Lord, in difficulties, may we never forget that the grace of our calling is stronger. Amen.
You can access Fr Chinedu's full audio reflection on Purifying Word or Spotify
Happy Sunday
Fr Chinedu
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER (Book Now!)
The link is now up on our website for booking a space for yourself in our parish non-residential weekend Marriage Encounter. There are also some leaflets in the Church. Please take some and give to couples you think may benefit from the programme. “Love must be nourished and renewed… and communication is a decisive key at the heart of this nourishment.” Click here to book.
SUMMER FAYRE
Thank you to everyone who worked hard to prepare for our parish summer fayre, who donated things and prayed for the fayre and were there to support the event.
STELLA MARIS
There is a second collection for the Stella Maris this Sunday in support of seafarers and fishers worldwide. Find out more about Stella Maris here.
FUNERAL SERVICE
Robert Gerrard’s funeral service will take place on Thursday 18th July at 2 pm in Hendon Crematorium. May I ask you to keep Emilia and her family in your prayers, especially at this difficult time.
DIOCESEAN RETREAT FOR CATECHIST
There will be a retreat for catechists on Saturday 19th October, 10 am to 3:30 pm in Welwyn Garden City. Location TBC. Tea and coffee are provided. Please, bring with you a packed lunch. Suggested donation: £10. To register email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk . Include the name of your parish.
LAST FRIDAY OF PRAYER AND ADORATION
There will be an evening of prayer and adoration on Friday 26th July 6-8 pm. There will be Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and Intercessory Prayers for various intentions.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PICTURES
The First Holy Communion pictures are ready for collection. I have seen some of them and they are very beautiful. Please, order your copies as soon as you are able.
DONA MACHINE
The Dona machine is now working and can now be used for offertory, payment and other donations. Please, feel free to use it. Thank you.
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