Reflection
Jesus often went off to a lonely place to pray. Yet the same Jesus who prayed in lonely places said, “When you pray, go into your room and pray to your Father in secret.” This means that the lonely place is not necessarily a place far away, or that by “room” he means four walls that separate us physically from others. The room is the room of our innermost heart. This room is with us at all times. We should make it a place to which we can go to find rest and spiritual recovery when the world is too much with us. Then we will discover that the inner room is not empty after all but is occupied by the God of love who dwells in us all.
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
Diocesan celebration for the Feast of our Lady of Lourdes and World Day of prayer for the Sick 12 Noon, Saturday 10th February, Christ the King, Queens Drive
+Tom Neylon presiding.
An insight into Trafficking
Wednesday 7 February, The Irenaeus Centre is hosting an afternoon of reflection with a light lunch, followed by a talk from Petra Smrckova of the Medaille Trust. Great Georges Road, L22 1RD. For more information, please email Jenny@Irenaeus.co.uk.
Funerals
The Funeral Mass for Sonny Donato will take place here in St James’ on Tuesday 6th February at 11.30am. Please remember Sonny and his family in your prayers.
The Funeral Mass for Kathleen Bell will take place here in St James’ on Friday 9th February at 1pm. Please pray for Kathleen and her family at this sad time.