Author Archives: John McKenna

Pentecost Sunday

Posted on May 18, 2013 by John McKenna

Pentecost Sunday (19.05.13) MORE THAN A DAY We tend to view ‘Pentecost’ as a singular, stand-alone event. It is theologically the pinnacle of Paschaltide. Reflecting on the loss of this connection, Sr. Joan Chittister, an American Benedictine, writes, “But only … Continue reading →

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Bulletin. Pentecost. May 19th – 25th

Posted on May 18, 2013 by John McKenna

Pentecost  –19th May 2013 Masses this week   Prayers of the Church Week  3…Mass Week 7 Saturday 6.30pm Special Intention Sunday 8.30am Frank Gilligan 10.30am Private Intention Monday 8.30am Tuesday 9.15am Flo and Mary Wednesday 9.15am Barbara Cranshaw Thursday 9.15am … Continue reading →

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Marriage (same sex) Bill

Posted on May 15, 2013 by John McKenna

Dear marriage supporter, David Cameron’s Bill to redefine marriage must be agreed by the House of Lords before it can become law. Please contact a member of the House of Lords today. Urge them to say no to the Marriage (Same … Continue reading →

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Making Space For Sabbath In Our Lives

Posted on May 15, 2013 by John McKenna

Today we are considerably more casual and careless about observing the Sabbath and we are poorer, both religiously and humanly, because of this. Much of our tiredness and sense of being over-burdened comes from not having a regular Sabbath in … Continue reading →

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Bulletin Ascension – 12th May 2013

Posted on May 11, 2013 by John McKenna

  12th  – 18th May 2013 Masses this week   Prayers of the Church Week  3 Saturday 6.30pm Special Intention Sunday 8.30am Brian Whittaker 10.30am Bernard Hayes Monday 8.30am Tuesday 9.15am Harry Burton Wednesday 9.15am Betty Watson Thursday 9.15am Adam  Watson … Continue reading →

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Painful Goodbyes and the Ascension

Posted on May 10, 2013 by John McKenna

Painful Goodbyes and the Ascension 2007-05-13 Among the deeper mysteries in life perhaps the one we struggle with the most is the mystery of the Ascension. It’s not so much that we misunderstand it, we simply don’t understand it. What … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 4, 2013 by John McKenna

Weekly Reflections from the Archdiocese on the theme of each Sunday of the year http://www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/ 6th Sunday of Easter (05.05.13) UNDERSTANDING SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES Can you recall having a spiritual experience? Were you aware at the time of it being a spiritual … Continue reading →

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