Author Archives: John McKenna
The Gospel Unfolding in History
RONROLHEISER,OMI THE GOSPEL UNFOLDING IN HISTORY We didn’t stop burning witches because we stopped reading scripture. We stopped burning witches because we kept on reading scripture. Gil Bailie, author of Violence Unveiled, wrote those words and they express a truth … Continue reading
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Lucky Sevens
http://www.ronrolheiser.com./ From the bible to casinos, seven is often considered to be a magical, perfect, and lucky number. Jesus told us to forgive those who hurt us seventy times seven times. Clearly he meant that to mean infinity. Genesis speaks … Continue reading
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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (14.08.16)
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (14.08.16) Archdiocese of Liverpool. Today, the whole Church honours Mary, the humble maid of Nazareth, through whom the world received its Saviour. We rejoice that she shares in the glory of her Son … Continue reading
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The Kenosis of God
The Kenosis of God In the incarnation, God, like a good mother or father, is more concerned that his children are steered in the right direction than that he himself be explicitly recognized and acknowledged for who he is and … Continue reading
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Jubilee
On July 14th 2016 we held our celebrations to mark the 50 years of priestly ministry of our parish priest Father Michael O’Neill. Bishop Tom Williams, together with nine priests, celebrated a thanksgiving mass with Fr Michael. They were joined … Continue reading
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Lent 2016
Lent, “always involves a battle, a spiritual battle, because the spirit of evil naturally opposes our sanctification and seeks to divert us from the way of God.” Pope Benedict. Reconciliation Services Sun 20th 3.00pm St. Gregory’s Mon 21st 7.30pm Sacred Heart … Continue reading
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Confession Scott P. Richert
By Scott P. Richert Updated March 14, 2015. Confession is one of the least understood of the sacraments of the Catholic Church. In reconciling us to God, it is a great source of grace, and Catholics are encouraged to take … Continue reading
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