Life as a Christian can often confound our expectations. Things do not always turn out the way we might hope or think. Yet through it all, God remains faithful. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Friday of the 9th week of ordinary time (memorial of St Boniface) can be found here.Continue reading “God of surprises”
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Refugee Week 2026
We’re celebrating Refugee Week (15-21 June 2026) across the churches of the Ministry Area with a full programme of events and activities! Find out more here!
Learning the language of God’s love
Growing as a Christian is a bit like learning a language. Books and theory will get us so far, but to become fluent we need to live it out and use it. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Thursday of the 9th week of ordinary time can be found here. SupposeContinue reading “Learning the language of God’s love”
City of God
Christians live in two realms at the same time – the earthly city and God’s city. How do we navigate these overlapping spaces? Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Tuesday of the 9th week of ordinary time can be found here. Imagine living in a town where walking across the roadContinue reading “City of God”
The greatest gifts
Humans are often yearning for the latest gadget or item, but God has already given us so many wonderful gifts. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Monday of the 9th week of ordinary time (memorial of St Justin, Martyr) can be found here. A ubiquitous and seemingly essential gadget of modernContinue reading “The greatest gifts”
Doubt and Faith
The opposite of faith is doubt, not certainty. Here’s today’s reflection from the daily Mass.
Say one for me
Jesus is one who intercedes for us, who bears us open his heart in the Father’s presence. Here’s today’s reflection from the daily Mass.
Whatever we ask
What would our prayer look like if we thought is as less about asking for something and more about seeking what God wants us to be and do,” Here’s today’s reflection from the daily Mass.
Mary, Mother of the Church
The day after Pentecost, when Mary and the Apostles received the outpouring the Holy Spirit, we celebrate the memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church. connect with those who identify as Christian? Here’s today’s reflection from the daily Mass.
Keep on keeping on
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”
