Author Archives: Brian

On this Third Sunday of Lent, our prayers and thoughts are with Pope Francis as he continues his visit to Iraq. The theme of his four-day visit is peace, reconciliation, and interfaith dialogue. When he arrived in Baghdad on Friday, … Continue reading →

Dear Parishioners On this Second Sunday of Lent, the Psalmist’s words are of significance –  “I will walk before the Lord in the Land of the Living” (Psalm 116:9).  Like Abraham, Peter, James and John, we too, walk before the … Continue reading →

Dear Parishioners On this First Sunday of Lent, we resolve to be open to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.  We will add the work of our hands to the inheritance of the Christian pilgrims; down the centuries, they touched the lives … Continue reading →

On this Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent, we stop and pause to reflect on the joy we have in knowing Jesus as our Saviour. In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist is celebrating the gift of Baptism, and he … Continue reading →

I have always been fascinated by the creativity and ingenuity of William Holman Hunt, the 19th-century English painter and of the founders of the Pre- Raphaelite Brotherhood. His artistic brilliance captures with vivid colour and elaborate symbolism a message that … Continue reading →

The Feast of St Peter and St Paul reminds us of the energy and urgency of a rapidly growing Church that necessitated the human cooperation with the will of God. Peter was the rock with the awesome responsibility of leading … Continue reading →

There are moments in life when things don’t turn out the way we thought. Sometimes we can face difficulty after difficulty. Often this happens in the unexpected places. Without a doubt they test us. Often related to relationships, our health, … Continue reading →