The Fourth Sunday of Lent is when the Church takes a bit of a breather from Lenten practice. On this Sunday, we look with expectation to Easter for which we have been preparing during the Lenten season. Laetare Sunday is meant to give us hope and encouragement as we slowly progress towards the Paschal Feast.
The Light of Christ
In Christ there is no trace of darkness.
His light shows up the darkness in us.
His truth shows up our lies.
His integrity shows up our falseness.
His generosity shows up our selfishness.
His peace shows up our conflicts.
His openness to others shows how closed we are.
However, we should not be afraid of his light.
Rather, we should rejoice in it.
Compared to his light, other lights are mere flares
in the night or candles in the wind.
Christ, radiant Light of the world,
guide our steps in the way of truth and goodness
and lead us through the gloom of this world
to the kingdom of unfailing light.
Holy Week
We have received instructions from the Archdiocese that we will be able to celebrate Holy Week and Easter this year, but the services will be simplified because of the usual safety concerns.
Our numbers will stay restricted to 58 for each service.
More information nearer the time.
Funerals
The Funeral of Thomas Goscombe will take place here in St James’ on Thursday 18th March at 1.15pm.
Please pray for the repose of Thomas’ soul and for the comfort of his family.