Saturday, July 4, 2020

Pope John Paul II in Alice Springs


Good morning Tranmere community.
If, last night, you missed the Mass at the cathedral celebrating the Feast of St Thomas, patron saint of India you can find it on Youtube

Tomorrow we celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday.
Thank you Sue for pointing me to the very informative site. You can find much information and resources here

Reflection
Among the resources mentioned above is an interesting article by Fr Frank Brennan entitled Homily Notes. The article ends as follows:

We remember Pope John Paul II’s address at Alice Springs in 1986 when he told us: ‘You are part of Australia and Australia is part of you. And the Church herself in Australia will not be fully the Church that Jesus wants her to be until you have made your contribution to her life and until that contribution has been joyfully received by others.’
This discernment group has said, ‘The Uluru Statement from the Heart continues to echo these sentiments and a deep cry for healing. Humble listening will bring healing for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The principle of subsidiarity is key – the days of others deciding for them must be over. A new and real engagement, standing together in solidarity, is a merciful and humble way to a new pathway of healing.’
At this Eucharist, we come seeking the consolation of the Lord’s presence as we hear Jesus declare to us: ‘Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  Yes, my yoke is easy and my burden light.’

Something else - A thought from Albert Einstein:

Not To Stop Questioning
The important thing is not to stop questioning.
Curiosity has its own reason for existing.
One cannot help but be in awe when contemplating the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvellous structure of reality.
It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day.
Never lose a holy curiosity.

The Parish Choir members are saying ‘Hello’.

Circle of Life - Ndlovu Youth Choir

  
Boredom busters

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