A feast of the Lord which takes precedence over the 18th Sunday in ordinary time, it is always the Gospel of the second Sunday of Lent but this feast is the opportunity to appreciate the event after the completion of Christ’s life on earth. Jesus is seen as the Glorious One and like the moment of his baptism the Father recognises Him as the Son. Moses represents the one who brings the commandments down from the mountain – the law and Elijah is the example of the prophets whose task was to remind the people to keep their promises.
The Pilgrimage To Lourdes
The Diocesan Pilgrims have returned home safely, and we can experience something of the days by viewing Bishop Richard’s daily talk. The first episode is available below. Follow links for others.
The link below is the live feed to the Grotto at Lourdes
The World Youth Gathering
40 young People from the Diocese have been in Lisbon and been joined by Pope Francis and thousands of other from many countries. It concludes with a commissioning Mass this Sunday. There are many videos available to follow the event. Here is the coverage of the Mass on Day One from Vatican News.
A New Lectionary
Confirmation has now been given to new Lectionaries from Advent 2024. The 3 Volumes will use the ESV – the English Revised Standard Version ,the Catholic Edition. Do inform yourself of this information by following this link.
Mass Schedule
- The Transfiguration of the Lord
- Sunday Mass 10am
- Wednesday St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein )
- Mass 9.30am
- Friday St Dominic Mass 9,30am
- Saturday HMP Lewes Mass 8.30am
- Sunday 19th in Ordinary Time
- Tuesday 15th August The Assumption of our Blessed Lady. Holyday of obligation Masses at 9.30am & 7.30pm
The Word of Life
The August Leaflet to assist with prayerful reflection during the month is now available.
Edith Stein 1891 – 1942
Born into a Jewish family , in her teens became an atheist, As a brilliant student in philosophy she became a Catholic in 1922, later becoming a Carmelite nun. Following Nazi persecution of people of Jewish origin she transferred to a convent in the Netherlands but was rounded up and sent to a concentration where she died .She was canonised as a martyr in 1998 and declared one of the Patrons of Europe.
Be still for the presence of the Lord.
The Holy One is here.
Come bow before him now.
With reverence and fear
In him no sin is found
We stand on holy ground.
Be still for the presence of the Lord.
Is shining all around.
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 