Reflection
The prodigal son came home empty-handed. He had no trophies to show his father, no achievements with which to earn his praises, his welcome and his love. He was a failure. Worse, he was a sinner, he deserved to be punished and he knew it. Yet punishment was the last thing he needed. To punish him would be like pouring water on a dying fire. What happened? When the father saw his lost son coming towards him, his heart went out to him and next minute they were in each other’s arms. It is an extraordinary experience to be loved in one’s sinfulness. Such love is like a breeze to a dying fire, or rain falling on parched ground. Those who have experienced this kind of love, know something about the heart of God.
Stations of the Cross
Join us for Stations of the Cross each Friday in Lent at 9.30am, just before Mass.
Sign up Sunday
Today the candidates for First Communion will be signing up for the Sunday or Saturday they choose as their First Communion Day. Keep the children and their families in your prayers.
Family of Parishes Lourdes Pilgrimage
It is very important that those going on this Pilgrimage take out adequate Travel Insurance (in case of cancellation and any other unforeseen incidents). You should get cover from the period: 22nd September, 2025 to 26th September, 2025, inclusive. Please note: this is your responsibility and should be done immediately, without delay! Many thanks.”( Mike Langan, Pilgrimage Organiser)
Holy Thursday
After last year’s successful celebration, we thought our family of Parishes of St James, St Francis de Sales and St Monica’s, would celebrate The Mass of the Lord’s Supper in St Francis de Sales Church this year. The Mass will be at 7pm on 17th April. I hope many of you will join us for that.
Lenten Talks
The next in our series of Lenten talks with the Churches Together group will be this Monday, 31st March, at 7.30pm in the Linacre Mission. All are welcome.