Copy of Thought from Fr. Colm - 15th February 2026

The Season of Lent is upon us again.

Lent: Lent is a much-needed mentor in an age obsessed with visible, measurable, manageable, and tweetable increase, for it invites us to walk with Jesus and His disciples through darker seasons that we would rather avoid: grief, conflict, misunderstanding, betrayal, restriction, rejection, and pain. Then Easter leads us in celebration of salvation as the stunningly satisfying fruit of Jesus’ sacred decrease.

Alicia Britt Chole.  

Do keep an eye to the bulletin for Lenten activities.

We have our international meal this Sunday. 

A Parish Council Meeting took place last Tuesday, 10^th. Minutes will be published asap.

BOP group met the following evening Wednesday, 11^th. Two representatives from Diocesan Pastoral Team joined them to discuss possible useful links between Diocesan plans and parish regarding greater involvement of Young People especially . Lively.

Thought from Fr. Colm - 8th February 2026

Shine and Season

You are the salt upon the earth,

A quiet gift of humble worth,

That seasons hearts with grace and care,

And draws the lost to love’s repair.

You are the light the night can’t hide,

A beacon burning deep inside,

Set high so wandering souls may see

The path to truth, the way to be.

So let your kindness brightly glow,

In every place your feet may go;

For when your life reflects His flame,

The world will glorify His name.

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Thought from Fr. Colm - 1st February 2026

Alternative Beatitudes

Blessed be the dreamers, for they know how to hope.

Blessed be the mothers, for they know the value of life.

Blessed be the faithful, for they know the power of prayer.

Blessed be the wanderers, for they know the ways of the world.

Blessed be the silent, for they know how to truly listen.

Blessed be the teachers, for they know the joy of a child.

Blessed be the lost, for they know how it feels to be found.

Blessed be the joyful, for they know the importance of laughter.

© Amy Frazey