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  From a Sermon of Pope St. Leo the Great (390-461) True reverence for the Lord’s passion means fixing the eyes of our heart on Jesus crucified and recognising in him our own humanity.    The earth – our earthly nature – should tremble at the suffering of its Redeemer. The rocks –...

  The Festive Bread, 25th March, 2020, Feast or Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. Readings: Isaiah 7:10-14,8:10; Psalm 39(40):7-11; Hebrews 10:4-10; Luke 1:26-38 You can ask someone to come closer to you, or you can let them do so because they ask. Like most devout Jews and Jewesses,...

  Dear Brothers and Sisters Not long ago, I finished celebrating Mass for today’s great Solemnity of the Annunciation, the beginning of the Incarnation and thus of the redemption of the world. After the Gospel, I made an Act of Consecration of our parishes to Our Lady, Patroness of both...

  Dear Sisters and Brothers I wish you all a very Happy Feast Day today, the Annunciation!  The Incarnation of the Son of God becomes visible to us at Christmas, but the Incarnation itself actually takes place nine months earlier when Jesus is conceived in Mary’s womb. Pope Francis today...

  Bishops close all Catholic Churches in Scotland 24th March 2020 A statement from the Catholic Bishops of Scotland “The outbreak of Covid 19 virus in Scotland demands from all of us a response which recognises the serious threat to all people, especially the elderly and those with underlying illnesses,...

  The Daily Bread, 24th March 2020   Readings: Ezekiel 47:1-9,12; Psalm 45(46):2-3,5-6,8-9ab; John 5:1-3,5-16   It’s the words of the Psalm which today provide us with something strong to hold onto, to take our stand upon, to lift us up from the crippling or paralyzing effects of the current...

  The Bishop has now decreed that funerals must be limited to a short service at either the crematorium or graveside with, in attendance, only close family members. This is a particularly difficult measure for grieving families and close friends but, sadly, it is necessary so as to limit as...

  Dear Friends Like you, I have just listened to the Prime Minister’s address to the nation. Clearly, we have reached a point where drastic measures are necessary. Certainly, they are necessary to ensure that the NHS is not overloaded. But they are necessary above all as an act of...

  To all Millport parishioners:   Dear Brothers and Sisters In view of the advice I have been receiving from various quarters, I most regrettably have decided to cancel the hearing of confessions on Thursdays: 26th March, 2nd April and 9th April. I know you will understand. If anyone is...