The apostle Paul and John the Gospel writer both give us a wonderful example of persistence in witnessing to Jesus. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Saturday of the 7th week of Easter can be found here. Mass today is in St Mary’s at 11.30am (preceded by morning prayer at 10.50Continue reading “Keep on keeping on”
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To serve, not to be served
Political leadership can often be about personalities, power and prestige. Christian leadership, by contrast, should be about service and sacrifice. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Friday of the 7th week of Easter can be found here. It is looking increasingly likely that there will soon be an election for theContinue reading “To serve, not to be served”
Events, dear boy, events
Sometimes in life events, mishaps and crises can threaten to overwhelm us. Through all this, Jesus is always alongside us, gently praying for us – this gives us courage to carry on. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Thursday of the 7th week of Easter can be found here. Harold Macmillan,Continue reading “Events, dear boy, events”
To God be the glory
Sometimes we are tempted to think that any achievements we may have are down to our efforts alone. Our readings today remind us that any glory we have comes from God alone. Readings for Tuesday of the 7th week of Easter can be found here. Whenever a priest leaves a parish, or someone retires orContinue reading “To God be the glory”
The journey of faith
The journey of faith can be like a twisting, windy road, where we sometimes feel like we are losing our way. But God can work with imperfect understanding, and gently guides us with his Spirit. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from mass. Readings for Monday of the 7th week of Easter can be foundContinue reading “The journey of faith”
St Saviour’s Church
News of an exciting opportunity for our church and community. We’ve been talking to Splott Community Volunteers about how we can work together to open the church to the community and make improvements to the building. This is an exciting project which will explore the possibilities that this building brings for the community, whilst keepingContinue reading “St Saviour’s Church”
The vineyard is full
How can we connect with those who identify as Christian? How can we further share the gospel and the truth of Jesus with them?Here’s today’s reflection from the daily Mass.
When sorrows come
Jesus is not shy about talking about the sorrow of life but he also promised joy, a joy that will not be taken away. Here’s today’s reflection from the daily Mass.
Go out to the world
As he ascends to the heavenly heights, Jesus gives the great commission: go out to the whole world. Here’s today’s reflection from the daily Mass.
Freedom!
In today’s reading, a jail break puts the prison officer in danger. “How can I be saved?” he asks. Here’s today’s reflection from the daily Mass. Readings for Tuesday of the 6th week of Easter can be found here Nelson Mandela once said that “to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains,Continue reading “Freedom!”