At Christmas, the Son of God took on our very flesh so as to be one with us through that flesh. At his Baptism in the Jordan, he takes on the sins of our souls so as to be one with us in our souls. Ever since man left...
As we journey into the year to come, we find ourselves once more in a desert place and in that place there are many who are deeply uncertain as to what the year will bring. At this time, there are many who feel locked out of the pattern that has...
Litany of St. Joseph Lord, have mercy on us Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Jesus, hear us, Jesus, graciously hear us. God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the World, have mercy on us. God the...
During this Year of Saint Joseph, you might like to pray this “Akathist” Hymn in honour of Saint Joseph, either in part or in whole. Akathist hymns are celebrated mainly in the Eastern Rite of both the Catholic and Orthodox Traditions. Akathist literally means “unseated”, i.e. the hymn is to...
1] Joy and Adoration Joy and adoration. The Gospel says that the Magi were “filled with delight” when they saw the star. The original actually says that the Magi “rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.” That kind of joy could only come from a great love for the one they...
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Millport Covid-19 News Bulletin 6th January 2021 Dear Sisters and Brothers You are all by now aware that the Scottish Government has locked the whole of Scotland, bar some of the isles, down into a new series of restrictions similar to those of...
St. Mary Star of the Sea, Largs Covid-19 News Bulletin, No. 8 6th January 2021 Dear Sisters and Brothers You are all by now aware that the Scottish Government has locked the whole of Scotland, bar some of the isles, down into a new series of restrictions similar...
At creation , God conceived humanity in family: creates man, then woman and commands that they fill the earth. Sadly, sin, the choice of self-will over God-will, came before children. Cain a murderer. At redemption, God did “take two”: this time he chose first a woman, then a...
