Reflection
Each of us is like a grain of wheat planted by God. Just as a grain of wheat must die so as to produced a harvest, so we must die to self in order to bear the fruits of love. The dying to self is a gradual process and happens in little ways. Every act of humility involves dying to pride. Every act of courage involves dying to cowardice. Every act of kindness involves dying to cruelty. Every act of love involves dying to selfishness. Thus the false self dies and the true self, made in God’s image, is born and nurtured. It is by giving that we receive; It is by forgiving that we are forgiven; It is by dying that we are born to eternal life.
Holy Thursday
We have decided to go ahead with the plan to celebrate The Mass of the Lord’s Supper, for the three parishes, St James, St Monica and St Francis de Sales, in one joint celebration. This year, this will take place in St Monica’s at 7pm. Anyone wishing to go who has transport difficulties, please let me know and we can sort something out. More details later.
Stations of the Cross
Every Friday here in St James’ at 9.30am, just before Mass.
In St Monica’s: Thursday after midday Mass; In St Francis de Sales: Friday after Mass.
Funerals
The Funeral Mass for Jimmy O’Leary will take place here in St James’ on Monday 18th March at 1pm. Please keep Jimmy and his family in your prayers.
The Funeral Service for Pat Halsall will take place here in St James’ on Thursday 21st March at 12 noon. Please keep Pat and her family in your prayers.