Author Archives: John McKenna

THE SUBTLE SHADES OF PREJUDICE.11th Sunday in Ordinary Time (16.06.13)

Posted on June 22, 2013 by John McKenna

11th Sunday in Ordinary Time (16.06.13) THE SUBTLE SHADES OF PREJUDICE Is the process of attaching labels more ingrained than we admit? The woman featured in the Gospel (Luke 7:36-8:3) for this Sunday, the 11th. of the Year, 16 June … Continue reading →

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FROM SELF-PROTECTION TO BEING FOOD FOR THE LIFE OF THE WORLD

Posted on June 20, 2013 by John McKenna

FROM SELF-PROTECTION TO BEING FOOD FOR THE LIFE OF THE WORLD There are times when we can only live by hope, when what confronts us is so overwhelming, so huge, so utterly beyond our strength, that it’s simply hopeless to … Continue reading →

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Marriage (same sex) Bill

Posted on June 20, 2013 by John McKenna

Dear marriage supporter, Ahead of last Tuesday’s vote, you were urged you to write to The Rt Hon the Lord Luce KG, GCVO, DL about the same-sex marriage Bill. It is pleasing to say he  did the right thing and … Continue reading →

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Bulletin 11th Sunday of the Year – 16th June 2013

Posted on June 15, 2013 by John McKenna

11th Sunday of the year 16th June 2013   Masses this week   Prayers of the Church Week  3  …Mass Week 11 Saturday 6.30pm Michael McClellan Sunday 8.30am Special Intention 10.30am Bernard Hayes Monday 8.30am Vivian Winstanley Tuesday 9.15am Adam Watson … Continue reading →

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10th Sunday in Ordinary Time (09.06.13)

Posted on June 14, 2013 by John McKenna

10th Sunday in Ordinary Time (09.06.13) The scripture readings today prompt us to reflect on death and resurrection. We have many fears, but perhaps our fear of death is most poignant. To fear death is natural and understandable. The separation … Continue reading →

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THE DREAM OF FEWNESS

Posted on June 14, 2013 by John McKenna

Inside a little book entitled, THE THOMAS MERTON POEMS, J.S. Porter wrote the following piece. Ron Rolheiser, OMI THE DREAM OF FEWNESS There’s too much of everything books, stars, flowers. How can one flower be precious in a bed of … Continue reading →

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Bulletin 10th Sunday of the Year June 9th – June16th

Posted on June 8, 2013 by John McKenna

10th Sunday of the year 2013   Masses this week   Prayers of the Church Week  1  …Mass Week 9 Saturday 6.30pm Walmsley Drinkwater families Sunday 8.30am 10.30am Eddie Roe Monday 8.30am Private Intention Tuesday 9.15am Forbes family Wednesday 9.15am Adam … Continue reading →

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