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Can the Blind Lead the Blind?
In today’s Gospel from Luke 6:39-45, Jesus asks his disciples (and us), “Can the blind lead the blind?” This question is an invitation to be open to an interior transformation through the light of the Holy Spirit. To guide others in faith, we must first be enlightened by the Holy Spirit. We cannot give what we do not have. Only a heart rooted in God’s life of grace can lead others to a life of grace.
Jesus warns against hypocrisy and urges us to work on ourselves first. Thus, he invites us to remove the plank from our eyes first. It is easier to judge and pick on others’ faults. But genuine Christian discipleship begins with an interior self-examination. In this way, our hearts bear the true fruits of gracious words and actions, which reflect our soul’s condition. Indeed, a tree is known by its fruit. (Sirach 27:4-7)
Rather than focusing on others’ faults, Jesus calls us to strive every day to conform our minds and vision to his. (see Philippians 4:8). By immersing ourselves in God’s light through a deliberate but prayerful self-examination, we are transformed by grace whose channels we become to others we meet. O Lord, enlighten our minds that we may see and lead others to you. Amen. Happy Sunday Fr Chinedu
BAPTISM PREPARATION
There will be a preparation session for parents who wish to have their baby baptised today Sunday 2nd March at 4pm in the church. The session next month will be on 6th April at 4pm.
ASH WEDNESDAY
The Season of Lent starts on Wednesday 5 March. Ashes will be distributed at the 9.am and 7.30pm Masses. It is a day of Fasting and Abstinence.
FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION
Our parish feast of the Annunciation is on Tuesday, 25th March at 7.30pm. This will be followed by light refreshments in the Parish Centre.
WE DARE TO HOPE
The Diocese of Westminster 2025 resource booklet for faith sharing groups are available for £4.00 each from the back of the church.
LENTEN REFLECTION AND STATIONS OF THE CROSS
During this Lenten season, there will be a Lenten Journey Reflection on Fridays, followed by the Stations of the Cross. The time is 7pm.
CARDINAL'S LENTEN APPEAL 2025
This Holy Year invites us to be ‘Pilgrims of Hope’. We invite you to consider supporting work being done in the Diocese of Westminster to bring hope into many lives. Your contributions will help fund vital projects across our Diocese, including Youth & Evangelisation, Social Action, Marriage & Family Life, and Catholic Education Initiatives. His Eminence, Cardinal Nichols, extends his heartfelt thanks to all who give what they can to this meaningful cause. Donation envelopes are available today, and you can also contribute online using the QR code. Found on the envelopes and the poster on the notice board. Thank you for your kindness and support.
WALK WITH ME
Copies of the daily ‘Walk with Me’ meditation booklets are available to buy in the porch, also available The Walk with Me Children's Calendar is a colourful, friendly resource encouraging us to count the days of Lent in anticipation of Easter Sunday, is available from the back of the church. This is free for the children.
LENT FAMILY ACTIVITY PACK
CELEBRATE@Home has created an online Lent Family Activity Pack designed to support faith in the family. For more information please follow the link.
ANNUAL MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Westminster Cathedral, Saturday 17th May 2025 at 2:30pm.
The Cardinal is inviting to this Mass all couples in the Diocese, who are celebrating their 5th 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th (and every year over 60) wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage in 2025. If you are celebrating an anniversary, please give your parish office the following details: husband and wife’s names, wedding date, your full postal address and email (or telephone number, if no email). Please advise Susan in the office before Thursday 3rd April 2024.
CAFOD
Thank you for raising £203.85 in support of helping communities around the world build a brighter future.
FOODBANK FOR THE COMMUNITY
Non – perishable food is required for the foodbank, please leave your donations in one of the marked boxes in the church porch. -No soup- Thank you.
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