Dear Friends, Welcome to S. Michael’s on this Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Heaven. When we honour the Virgin Mary we are really paying due attention to the mystery of the incarnation. This is the wonderful gift that the Word became flesh and lived among us, full of grace … [Read more…]
Dear Friends, Welcome to S. Michael’s today as we gather to eat of the bread of life together and draw strength for the journey. We might readily identify with Elijah as he fled for his life into the wilderness. Elijah had produced a great victory over the prophets of Baal, but even with this display … [Read more…]
Dear Friends, Welcome to S. Michael’s today. The main theme of this morning’s reading from the letter to the Ephesians is the unity of the Church in one Spirit. The writer begs the Ephesians to live a life worthy of their calling with all humility, gentleness, patience, bearing with each other and making every effort … [Read more…]
Dear Friends, Welcome to S. Michael’s. I am delighted to tell you that we are resuming children’s ministry in the 10:00 am Mass today. Children’s Church will take place during the Ministry of the Word as before. This name indicates an intention that the children will participate in a liturgy that parallels what the adults … [Read more…]
Dear Friends, Welcome to S. Michael’s today. Our readings at Mass have a theme of journey and relationships restored. The prophet Jeremiah longs for the ingathering of the flock which has been scattered because of the destruction caused by faithless and incompetent shepherds: the kings of Israel. The writer of the Letter to the Ephesians … [Read more…]
Dear Friends, Welcome to S. Michael’s today. It is good to be together after such a cold week, and with the promise of warmer days to come. I hope our pupils from S. Michael’s School, and others who have been on holiday this week, have been able to enjoy the rather extreme weather. Our Scripture … [Read more…]
Dear Friends, Welcome to S. Michael’s today. Our readings at Mass lead us to reflect on the ministry of Jesus and its cost. He is facing rejection in his own town, and he begins to teach and authorise the twelve as he equips them for their mission. These things help us to reflect on the … [Read more…]
Dear Friends, Welcome to S. Michael’s today. The winter has surely been upon us in recent weeks! Lately there have been major statements about climate change and social justice in the worldwide Church. These are in preparation for an important international meeting on climate, to be held in France in December. Pope Francis has gained … [Read more…]
Dear Friends, Welcome to S. Michael’s for School Founders’ Day. We welcome school families and staff today as we celebrate our life together and the foundations we share in Christ. For the families who are new to S. Michael’s we especially welcome you and hope you will feel comfortable as you make your way through … [Read more…]
Dear Friends, Welcome to S. Michael’s. Today we will consider some of the parables of Jesus where he demonstrates the power and growth of the kingdom of God from small beginnings. The first reading from Ezekiel speaks of the giant cedar trees which were such a symbol of strength in biblical times. We can think … [Read more…]
