Category Archives: Fr. Jim Reflections

Congratulations to Motunrayo (Mary) Ainenehi of Sacred Heart on winning the Aya Hachem 2026 Young Person of the Year Award. Mary is a former Head Girl of Sacred Heart School and is currently a Governor of the School. She is … Continue reading →

When Jesus sends His disciples to the “lost sheep of the house of Israel,” He reminds us that God never gives up on His people. The lost sheep are not forgotten sheep—they are sheep that the Shepherd is actively seeking. … Continue reading →

Today the children of St Anne’s make their First Holy Communion on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. The Church at St Anne’s looks beautiful for this special occasion, and I would like to thank … Continue reading →

Today we celebrate the mystery of the Holy Trinity: one God in three Persons — the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The Church teaches us that the Father is God, the Son is God and the Holy Spirit … Continue reading →

As we celebrate the feast of Pentecost, I feel there is an invitation not only to remember that incredible moment when the disciples were gathered together, confused, afraid and unsure of what was ahead, and how they were filled with … Continue reading →

Politically, there is a great deal of uncertainty at the moment as we see the challenges the government faces, its leadership, and the significant shift away from the two-party dominance that has defined much of our lives. Uncertainty is a … Continue reading →

On Friday many people were reflecting on the remarkable life of Sir David Attenborough as he celebrated his one hundredth birthday. For decades he has opened our eyes to the wonder of creation: the oceans, the forests, the birds of … Continue reading →

We have several parishioners at this time who are facing significant illness, and it is especially important that we hold them close in our thoughts and prayers. Sickness has a way of interrupting the ordinary rhythm of life. It slows … Continue reading →

n the account of the Road to Emmaus from the Gospel of Luke (24:13–35), we see very clearly that God’s grace is freely given, and that we are free to participate in it. The two disciples are walking away from … Continue reading →

Happy Easter to you and your families. May the hope of Christ that lives within you be joyfully celebrated this Easter Day and shared with others. In a world facing so much despair, destruction, war, and violence, that hope is … Continue reading →