Reflection
Those who care about others pick up a lot of wounds.
There may be no great wounds, just a multiplicity of little ones—a host of scratches, wrinkles and welts.
But there can also be a lot of invisible wounds: the furrows left on the mind and the heart by hardship, worry and anxiety, disappointment, ingratitude and betrayal.
These wounds are not things to be ashamed of.
They are badges of honour.
They are the proof of our love.
Jesus didn’t hide his wounds.
Neither should we.
By his wounds we are healed.
Some upcoming Special Days
Tuesday of Fifth Week of Easter (4th May)
Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse;
Sixth Sunday of Easter (9th May)
Day of Prayer for Eastern Christians;
Fourth Sunday in July
Holy Father’s Day for Grandparents and the Elderly;
26th September
World Day of Prayer for Migrants and Refugees.
Funeral
The Funeral Service for John McDowell will take place here in St James’ on Thursday 22nd April at 11.45am.
Please pray for the repose of John’s soul and for the comfort of his family.
Second collection
There will be a second collection next Sunday for the Priests’ Training Fund.
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to Pope emeritus Benedict XVI! The first Pope to reach the age of 94 (on 16th April). May God bless him!
