Child amid the mess
As we contemplate the chaos of the Christ child’s birth, so we are reminded of our own God-given lives, so full of outward confusion, yet so rich in God-given worth. A worth no-one can take away from us.
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Stories and features about parish life and faith
Bishop Crispian writes
“I wish you every blessing and pray with you now as we await the appointment of a new bishop.”
Parish Priests’ Timeline
A journey through the lives of the priests who have served our parish over the years
Theology on the Menu
The decision to reintroduce abstinence from meat on Fridays is proving rather controversial.
Hail and Farewell – the New Missal Translation
Sunday Aug 28 2011 is the last to use the present translation. The revised form, which does not affect the readings, applies from Sep 4.
New Missal Translation: The Dismissal
The dismissal at Mass is not just telling us to ‘get out’ but to carry our Christian witness to the world, summing up all that has gone before.
New Missal Translation: The Breaking of the Bread
After the exchange of Peace comes the Breaking of Bread, which is one of the most important actions of the Mass although it may not seem so.
New Missal Translation: The Communion Rite and the Peace
Immediately after the Eucharistic Prayer we begin what is called the “Communion Rite” even though receiving Holy Communion is still some little way off.
New Missal Translation: The Eucharistic Prayer
This is the heart of the ‘mystery’. The early Church guarded it carefully, for initiates only. To this day in the Byzantine liturgy the deacon chants: “The doors! The doors!” meaning that the doors must be watched to prevent the entry of any unbaptised – not that anyone does. Properly speaking, the Eucharistic (Thanksgiving) Prayer [...]