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Phil

Dec 15, 20183 min read

sheep without a shepherd

Second Saturday in Advent And wherever he went he healed people of every sort of illness. And what pity he felt for the crowds that came,...

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Phil

Dec 14, 20185 min read

Darker Nights

JOHN OF THE CROSS - "Born to an impoverished noble family near Avila in Spain in 1542, Juan de Yepes was brought up by his widowed mother...

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Phil

Dec 13, 20185 min read

Light in the Darkness

Second Thursday of Advent: Saint Lucy. “The Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory; your days of mourning...

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Phil

Dec 12, 20184 min read

Overburdened

Second Wednesday of Advent - Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 Have you not known?...

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Phil

Dec 11, 20183 min read

Pastoral Care

Second Tuesday of Advent: “like a shepherd he tends his flock; he gathers the lambs in his arms…” Isaiah 40 This is such a “pastoral”...

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Phil

Dec 10, 20184 min read

Justice

Second Monday of Advent: “Say to those who are afraid: ‘Have courage, do not fear. See, your God comes, demanding Justice.’” Isaiah 35...

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Phil

Dec 9, 20184 min read

Promises, Promises

“The Bank of England promise to pay the bearer on demand the sum of…….” Sometimes the Bank has to go back on its word when currency is...

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Phil

Dec 8, 20185 min read

Mary-Revolutionary

When does an ordinary life become extraordinary? A mundane day become revolutionary? A moment in time change history? When God enters in,...

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Phil

Dec 7, 20182 min read

Revolution!

First Friday of Advent: Let there be respect for the earth, peace for its people, Love in our lives, delight in the good, forgiveness for...

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Phil

Dec 6, 20184 min read

Santa Claus

First Thursday of Advent; St.Nicholas: “Whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” Mark 10. “..aim at...

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Phil

Dec 5, 20184 min read

Wiping tears Away

First Wednesday of Advent: “The Lord will wipe away the tears from their eyes… On that day you will say ‘This is our God; we have waited...

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Phil

Dec 4, 20183 min read

Lions and Lambs

First Tuesday of Advent: “The wolf will dwell with the lamb, the calf and lion cub will feed together, and a little child will lead them”...

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Phil

Dec 3, 20181 min read

First Monday of Advent

SERVICE She was cooking meals and setting tables with God leaning heavily on her heart. “Follow me,” said God, “Come, follow me.” “Oh...

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Phil

Dec 2, 20183 min read

WAITING IN ADVENT

A Simple Office for each day in Advent Reflect on God’s blessing you have experienced today. In thanksgiving, say - I will bless the Lord...

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Phil

Nov 9, 20183 min read

Margery Kempe of Lynn

Margery Kempe was a contemporary of Julian of Norwich. She was the daughter of a respected merchant, born in (Kings) Lynn, of a wealthy...

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Phil

Oct 15, 20184 min read

Margaret-Mary & The Sacred Heart

I've seen questions recently about relics. I am the proud-possessor of the "tertiary relic" of St.Margaret-Mary Alocoque, brought back...

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Phil

Oct 14, 20185 min read

Oscar Romero, Saint in our Time

Today, 14th October 2018, His Holiness Pope Francis canonised Oscar Romero. "I am bound, as a pastor, by divine command to give my life...

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Phil

Oct 9, 20183 min read

Host with the most

Luke chapter 10:38 - 42 In the course of their journey he came to a village, and a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. She...

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Phil

Sep 25, 20181 min read

Autumn People

The Church is full of people in the Autumn of their years. Some have led colourful lives leaves bronzed and golden through exposure to...

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Phil

Sep 24, 20181 min read

Holy Mary, Mother of a Brown Son

Holy Mary mother of a brown son, Mother who feared for his well-being, Mother who tasted terror when he left your side- Pray for us. Holy...

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