13th September

Twenty Fourth Sunday Year A

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This weekend we celebrate Education Sunday, a time of great importance. Education is the root of a grace filled life, whereby we learn the truths and values of living in this world. Through learning we achieve co-operation with one another and are able to enhance life in general. Learning is not simply about facts; it is also about the worth of what we have learned and how to apply it to life so that we may have life to the full.

Catholic education emphasises the value of every human being, it builds a community on the body of Christ, we become his people, his family, his brothers and sisters. Life is a gift and is to be treasured from conception until its natural end.

Our world is not as civilised as we would hope. The anniversary of New York 9/11, the voting on End of Life bill, are both signs that we need to keep before us the love of Christ and how he put the whole world before himself. We are his people, the sheep of his flock. Let us pray to live the life he wants for us! Education is such a gift especially when it strives to find the goodness and truth of life and our destiny. Love is never simple but nonetheless let us love as Jesus himself taught us.

We continue our prayers for the repose of the souls of Esther Bourne and Aileen Bell along with their family and friends. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord.

This Sunday we also give thanks that the weather seems to be holding and the Parish Picnic can be celebrated to the full. Burgers, Bouncy Castle, Tug o War, Quiz, Rounders and Football. Let us get together for the love of fun and being with one another.

God bless and keep you safe in his care!

Father Anton s.c.j.