Reflection
Jesus often went into the hills to pray.
He preached his most famous sermon from a hilltop.
He was transfigured on Mount Tabor, died on Mount Calvary and ascended to heaven from Mount Olivet.
It seems that he loved hills and mountains. Why was this?
Was it because he grew up among the hills of Galilee? Or was it because heights enlarge our vision and cause our spirits to soar?
Lift us up, strong Son of God, that we may see further.
Strengthen our faith that we may see beyond the horizon and when the valley closes us in, help us to remember the view from the hilltop.
CAFOD collection
This Sunday there is a second collection for the work of CAFOD .
Please put your CAFOD envelope or offering in the separate basket at the back of Church.
The next second collection will be on 14th March for Nugent care.
Funerals
The Funeral Service for Peter Shiels will take place here in St James’ on Tuesday 2nd March at 11am.
Please pray for the repose of Peter’s soul and the comfort of his family.
The Funeral Service for Paula Bell will take place here in St James’ on Wednesday 3rd March at 11am.
Please remember Paula and her family in your prayers.