Time to concentrate all our attention.
In the natural order of creation, one of the loveliest times of the year is when there is a flurry of blossoms. It quickly gives way; but is still a most crucial time for the resulting harvest. The blossoms give way to the emerging fruit, so a time of great importance.
In the life of the spirit, it is the same process. From the life of Christ when His work was accomplished upon the cross, the first words then began to emerge “Christ is Risen”. Rumours began to spread. The stories in the scripture at this time are so revealing. The more they develop they shed light, but also reveal the mystery. Why?
I always remember (an early introductions of what it means to be a priest) being awakened in the early morning by someone shouting outside the church, very shortly after Holy Week “demanding that He would come out and fight, why was He Hiding?” . I could hear what was being said – why does He not reveal Himself clearly.
For those who were chosen to experience His Ascension into Heaven, this was an incredible grace. The instruction that follows are of the greatest importance to all of us. The apostles returned to Jerusalem to watch and to pray, essential now for us.
So during the coming week with our focus upon the Feast of the Ascension; there will be a vigil mass on Wednesday evening (25th) at St Wilfrid’s at 7pm, and the 10am mass will be at St George’s church for all the parish.
Our next open meeting for our parish will be Tuesday 31st May at 6pm in St Wilfrid’s Church, beginning with May devotions and setting the ball rolling with plans for our future. The Synod questionnaire and now our continuing response to all the questions raised, and the statements that followed are very helpful.