Reflection
As we await the great feast of Pentecost, this Sunday’s scriptures remind us to wait united in prayer. Prayer is not a waste of time. The Holy Spirit will bring us the joy and peace that we cannot find in this world. The Holy Spirit is God’s presence among us. It is this love that unites us. After Jesus’ Ascension, the disciples needed reassurance that they are not abandoned. May the guidance of the coming Holy Spirit make us truly thankful as we strive to be One in the God who calls us into life.
World Communications Day
This year’s World Communications Day is celebrated on Sunday 21 May 2023. The theme comes from Ephesians 4:15 Speaking with the heart—”The truth in love”. In his message to mark the day, Pope Francis stresses the need to listen before speaking the truth with a pure heart to “see beyond appearances and overcome the vague din which, in the field of information, does not help us discern in the complicated world in which we live.” The Holy Father, warning against indifference and indignation, hails the example of the great Dr of the Church, St Francis De Sales, in particular his commitment to patient, heartfelt dialogue. A gifted theologian, his phrase “Heart speaks to heart” inspired many, none more so than the recently canonised Saint John Henry Newman, who chose the phrase as his cardinalatial motto, “Cor ad cor loquitur”. Catholics in England and Wales will remember with affection that “Heart speaks unto heart” was also the theme for Pope Benedict XVI’s historic visit to the UK in 2010. You will find information, resources, prayers and more on the Bishops’ Conference website.
Churches Together - Two Cathedrals Walk
Sunday 28th May 3-5pm, a walk from Liverpool Anglican Cathedral to Metropolitan Cathedral. This year the 2 Cathedrals Pentecost walk and celebration will begin at Liverpool Cathedral, led by Bishop John Perumbalath. The celebrations are entitled: ‘One Church’, Many Nations, Journeying Together in Hope. For further information, please click the link below.
First Communions
The children making their First Communion this Sunday are:
Niamh Sandford, Poppy-Lea Loftus, Francisca Braz, Dorian Krefta and Kaiden Reynolds.
Please keep them in your prayers.