“Make your home in me, as I make mine in you. As a branch cannot bear fruit all by itself, neither can you unless you remain in me. John 15”.
Last Sunday on the Feast of the Holy Trinity, the readings were particularly inspiring and nourishing, it is how we continue to draw life from God. Now we are particularly called to respond to our vocation and to give life to our world as we witnessed to God through our life in the church. A body made up of many parts working together will experience much more life, and will bear great witness to the love of God.
After the pandemic, and with a focus and inspiration from the Synod we have a great opportunity to renew our lives, and the life of our communities. We have made a good start, grateful for focus that Bob Waters provided, so now is an important time to make further steps together. Two important images I continued to highlight. In the building trade; laying a good foundation, in the gardening work; planting and sowing. Let the building commence and let the garden grow.
As providence has it, I am away for three weeks for a necessary break. Please God, keep me in your prayers; but it is most important that you now get on together with the proposed Parish Meeting. This is a good opportunity. As we plan our way ahead and focus upon the many different ministries needed to build up our celebration of Sunday Mass and to develop our communities. The Catholic Church has a rich tradition of lay movements from the past to draw from A) Welcomers; hospitality the Knight of St Columba B) Readers; the great tradition and apostolate work of “The Legion of Mary” C) For the ministry of the eucharist; the St Vincent de Paul for the music. D) For the music with the cantor playing an important role, a long history and a rich tradition.