Parish Priest's Message

Dear friends,

I trust you are well.

As we begin a new week, I invite you to reflect again on the Gospel we heard yesterday on the Sixth Sunday of Easter A. In that Gospel, Jesus says to His disciples: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” (John 14:15)

As I said in my homily, Jesus reminds us that love is not merely a feeling or an emotion but love is about action. Our love for Christ is seen in putting His commandments into action. This happens in those small daily choices that we make to be faithful and committed not only to God but to our neighbour.

In fact, the Lord Jesus does not leave us alone in this mission of love. He promises the gift of the Holy Spirit, the Counsellor, the Spirit of Truth, who strengthens and guides us. Even when we feel discouraged, or burdened by the challenges of life, the Spirit of God remains with us, helping us to live as faithful disciples.

This week, I invite you to become a visible sign of God’s love by speaking words that build rather than destroy; being patient rather than frustrated and being peacemakers in situations of conflict. In a world, that is deprived of good Christian witnesses, let us be those visible witnesses of the Gospel through our compassion, humility and sacrifice.

May Mary, Mother of the Church, intercede for us and teach us to love as her Son loves.

Be assured of my prayers for each one of you.

With every blessing,

Fr. Michael.