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Time draws us to Bethlehem
It does not matter that we feel every jolt, rock and rut in the road. It does not matter that we are at the limit of our strength. It does not matter that Mary holds her aching middle. Next time this week the boy will be born. Mary will wrap him in nappies. Joseph will […]
Continue ReadingEvangelisation in parish life – priority of personal encounter with Christ
Visitors have commented that we are very good at welcoming and it touches the hearts of those who come to our church. Our aim, though, is not only bringing people into the parish, as we do not belong to a “club”. Although we really need to build on our big strength – a welcoming attitude […]
Continue ReadingWhy adoration is in the centre of our parish life?
Let us build our parish on the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Our parish is like a person who, although great and charming, has underlying problems with their heart rhythm – a heart disease. This is one of the images I have of our parish. In this context, it does not matter how much we […]
Continue ReadingEncounter (meditation on our parish – OLOP & Bl Dominic Barberi)
Open your heart and listen to the Annunciation: You are loved by God! The Archangel Gabriel has just come to meet you. Do not be afraid that you are wounded and not worthy: Archangel Raphael has just come to heal you. You are worried – do not be afraid: Archangel Michael is here to protect […]
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