Parish Chaplain

Lent is a beautiful and special time of grace, a special time for prayer and a time to re-engage with God through a generous life of denying ourselves something and of helping those in need. In our prayer, we do not need to talk all the time. It could be a moment to listen calmly and attentively to the gentle voice of Jesus and hear the echo of his fatherly love encouraging us and urging us on in our Christian journey. Part of our listening to the voice of Jesus involves spending time meditating on the passages in the bible either when we are at home or with the community of faith at the Church every Sunday.

Pope Francis recently challenges us. He says; what would happen if we treated the bible as we treat our mobile phones? Yes, what would happen if we lined up to buy Bibles like we do buy the latest iphones? What would happen if we had Bibles in our back pockets (even a small pocket one), ready to pull them out on a long drive or on a social meeting (Facebook)?

And he says; “If we always carried God’s Word in our hearts, no temptation would distance us from the Father, and no obstacle would take us off the path towards good”.

In this week, on Wednesday 22nd March, we will have the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in our school. May we see it as an opportunity to open our hearts to Jesus who loves us and always long for our friendship. May we courageously and sincerely show him where it hurts us knowing that He never condemns us but will surprise us with his healing and mercy.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

FR CHRISTIAN