Word Of God Sunday
It was Pope Francis who introduced the theme for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary time, as a reminder to celebrate and appreciate the Word of God in scripture. This year we are reminded that “the word of Christ dwells among us” and can take up residence in our thoughts, attitudes, and guiding principles. Our monthly leaflet the Word of Life is one way for this to happen by giving a simple commentary on a text of scripture for us to mull over and let it sink in. For example, has this month’s text helped us with the desire to pray and work for unity? Some of our Readers or Proclaimers of the Word have been able to attend a Saturday with Bishop Richard reflecting on the spirituality of the Word in Scripture.
As an exercise in some education about the Scriptures here is a link to the teaching of Vatican 2.
In Thanksgiving For The Ministry Of Bishop Richard
On this Friday (30th January) evening in Arundel Cathedral there will be a Thanksgiving Mass with Bishop Richard at 6.30pm to which everyone is invited. If you cannot travel, you can participate on your phone, tablet or other device by live streaming remembering his teaching and pastoral planning. We will recall his frequent encouragement to practise Lectio Divina – the prayerful reading and reflection on Scripture.
Mass Schedule
- Sunday 25th January 10am (3rd Sunday OT)
- Monday 26th January 8:15am St Mary’s House (Ss Timothy and Titus)
- Wednesday 28th January 9:30am (St Thomas Aquinas)
- Friday 30th January 9:30am
- Sunday 1st February 10am (4th Sunday OT)
The Parish Of Brighton and Hove
Meeting Thursday 29th January In St Bernadette’s Hall 7.15 to consider the mission. STM will have a table.
The Diocesan Pilgrimage To Lourdes
24TH – 30TH JULY. Applications are now open. For further information and prices visit www.abdiocese.org.uk/lourdes To support frail, sick or disabled Pilgrims applications are invited from nurses, doctors, and health professionals. Helpers and Young People are essential.
On Sunday February 8th there will be a Second Collection. Purple envelopes may be used along with Pilgrimage envelopes.
Do also read Bishop Richard’s letter.
Come, adore this wondrous presence,
bow to Christ, the source of grace
here is kept the ancient promise
of God’s earthly dwelling place
sight is blind before God’s presence,
faith alone may see his face.
St Thomas Aquinas (Tantum ergo)
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 