Fr Dominic gave a very insightful talk on exorcism and his experiences in this field.
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It is said that the whole Christian life could be summed up as the struggle to begin to think as God thinks.
The Gospel today gives a good example of how this works in reality, for how can any of us truly think as God thinks?
So this is a parable about two sons, both of whom change their minds.
Read MoreA new RCIA Course will be starting at St Mary’s from October 2023 to March 2024.
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Matthew used to be a tax collector so he loves parables where Jesus uses finance in explaining to his disciples what the kingdom of heaven is like.
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“He seized him and started to choke him, demanding, ‘Pay back what you owe.’” It shows what we are all capable of if we let ourselves.
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Today is a Marian feast: “Our Lady of Sorrows.”
Mary had no particular love of pain and sorrow. The first announcement of her vocation by the Archangel Gabriel mentioned nothing about suffering. It was filled only with messianic promises.
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Today we honour the cross of Jesus which is really an instrument of torture. In Roman times it was one of the most horrific ways to die. It was the punishment for those who undermined the Roman authority.
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A new era of grace and salvation begins with the miraculous conception and birth of Jesus.
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How many of us like to get involved in conflict management? It’s never easy. And there are so many situations that can arise – in the family, at work in the parish…
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On Our Lady's birthday the Church celebrates the beginning of redemption with the appearance in the world of the Saviour's mother, Mary.
Read MoreDear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
For many people September rather than January is the beginning of a new year. The reason for this is that Schools and Universities begin a new academic year which effects not only the academic population but has a bearing on family life and the volume of traffic on the roads.
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In our August meeting, the Men's Group listened to a fascinating talk from local historian Lilli Osborn.
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Who do you say that I am?
Today we hear that Jesus asks his disciples: “Who do you say that I am?” Notice that Jesus doesn’t ask:
Read MoreThe Men's Group met on Sunday 30th July to welcome Major David Baldwin and hear about his work in Kenya with his charity St. Peter's Lifeline.
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What would you ask for if God spoke to you and said you could have whatever you like?
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