Holy Week, when we journey through the sacred events:
The Son of God Jesus laid down His life to establish God’s salvation, and restore His Kingdom here on earth. After over two thousand years it is very apparent that it is not a work of magic, but is completely reliant upon our response. Being open to His grace and mercy and dependant upon the Holy Spirit to guide our responses and support our actions; the corner stone of this is to become communities of faith. It presents us with an overwhelming challenge as we focus upon the future guidelines that were provided by the diocese with the expression, “we have a plan”. We will keep this before us as we build upon the good work that is taking place at this time in our parish.
I am confident that great efforts have been made, and please God, then greater support will be provided during the coming weeks, months, and because time passes so quickly, years. The parish council, particularly the children’s liturgy and the growing number of activities that with the help of God, lead us faithfully through the coming years. Alongside this; bodies like the bereavement support group, also focused upon the ministries of the church and the ongoing worship of Him who loves us will bear fruit …… fruit that will last. Most of all, and this could not possibly have a more appropriate time than now, when we focus upon the Resurrection and Ascension of our Divine Lord into heaven (our destination). Above all, we prepare for Pentecost so that we may become more and more open to the Holy Spirit, God’s greatest gift to us while on earth.