May 10, 2014
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today we are praying for vocations to the priesthood and religious life in our diocese. I suspect that many of you are thinking to yourselves, ‘We are always praying for vocations; we never stop’. However, we must not lose heart in this... read more Apr 26, 2014
Dear Sisters and Brothers, I am well aware of the reality of sin not only notionally but also from a very personal point of view; I bump into it at regular intervals each day. I find myself debating in my mind and heart. “I know what the right thing to do is, what the... read more Mar 18, 2014
Dear Brothers and Sisters, When you set out on a journey it is very important to have a good idea of where you are headed, otherwise you might end up going round in circles and get nowhere in the end! So, where are you headed this Lent? Do you know? Have you got a... read more Jan 3, 2014
Dear Brothers and Sisters, This year we begin Advent in good company. Throughout this season, and indeed the whole of this liturgical year we will be guided and fed by St Matthew’s Gospel. Matthew presents us with Jesus who is the great teacher. As the Patriarchs of... read more Jan 3, 2014
Dear Sisters and Brothers, Wives, give way to your husbands, as you should in the Lord. Husbands love your wives, and treat them with gentleness. Children, be obedient to your parents always, because that is what will please the Lord. Parents never drive your children... read more 