At the start of Lent, the Church presents us with the mysterious and disturbing figure of the Devil. Those who deny that the Devil exists have been deceived by him. It is true that, in our baptismal promises, Christians reject Satan and all his works and empty promises. But to...
THE SIN OF GOSSIP Homily, 02.03.25, 8th Sunday of the Year What we say reveals our hearts. For most, our heart is neither completely good nor completely evil but a mixed bag. Talking about other people, for example, can be good, when we are positive towards them; but it can...
The repair of the roof is still actively under pursuit. There has been a problem in sourcing the exact type of roof slates needed to blend in with the rest of the roof. The type required is the West Moreland slate used in the original building of the church. The...
Everyone has heard of Francis of Assisi (1181-1226). Born into a wealthy family, his father was a hugely successful silk merchant. At first, it looked like Francis would espouse his father’s business. Francis was into everything and anything gallant! His friends called him the “party king.” After various experiences of...
Many sayings about words contradict each other. “Words are ten a penny.” “Words matter.” “Actions speak louder than words.” From the bible we hear: “when words are many, transgression is not lacking” (Proverbs 17:17-18); “our words have the power of life and death” (Proverbs 18:21). Perhaps what matters most is...
Jesus Christ a King of Glory has come in Peace. God became man, and the Word was made flesh. Christ was born of a Virgin. Christ suffered. Christ was crucified. Christ died. Christ rose from the dead. Christ ascended into Heaven. Christ conquers. Christ reigns. Christ orders. May Christ protect...
Joe and I had a lovely conversation last week about Gloria and himself. Rather than a formal eulogy, Joe asked me just to tell you what he said, so I am happy to do that. Gloria Belli worked with the Castelvecchi’s at the moorings, in the bakery. Then she worked...
Margaret’s many remarkable qualities and abilities remind me of some of those spectacular mosaics you see in both ancient and modern buildings. The colours and proportions of the mosaic emphasize its more salient features but require that you stand back to take in the whole. Any fair hearing of the...
