It is said that absolute power corrupts absolutely. Certainly, earthly power can be the envy of the ambitious and the terror of the poor and humble. Power is so often associated with greed, violence and injustice. Few are those who wield political power solely to serve. It’s understandable why people...

I strongly recommend the reading of this very informative, and sometimes disturbing, article by Fr. Federico Lombardi, SJ. As well as giving a perspective on the clerical abuse of children, he provides useful information about the dangers to children in the “digital world.” There is still clearly much to be...

  The Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, was poured out upon all creation by Jesus in the act of his death, the supreme act of supreme love. In chapter 8 of his Letter to the Romans, we have been considering in recent weeks how St. Paul explains...

We have been reading or hearing from the beautiful chapter 8 of St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans during this month of July. In it, St. Paul teaches us about the spiritual life of the Christian who is living in the grace of God. But Paul makes it clear that...

Dear Sisters and Brothers Like myself, you probably wish that our return to Mass after a 4-month fast from the Eucharist could be simpler and more in keeping with its deep spiritual reality. Instead: having to do this; not having to do that: it’s all a bit of a turn-off,...

In compliance with the instructions of both the Government and the Diocese, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour’s Parish has now completed and submitted its Risk Assessment Form. I am pleased to announce that it has been approved by our Diocesan Coordinator for the Re-Opening of Churches, Fr. Stephen McGrattan. I...