TODAY there is a second collection for Peter’s Pence What is Peter’s Pence? It is an offering that may be small, but is of great symbolic value: It expresses the sense of belonging to the Church and love and trust for the Holy Father. It is a tangible sign of communion with Him, as Peter’s Successor, and also of attention to the needs of the most disadvantaged, for whom the Pope always cares. Peter's Pence's aims ● To support the Holy Father’s mission, which extends throughout the entire world. ● To support the numerous charitable works in aid of people and families in difficulty, populations afflicted by natural disasters and wars,  or who are in need of humanitarian assistance or support for development.

Congratulations to Fr Chris who is celebrating his 45th Ordination Anniversary this Sunday 29th June.

Christian Marriage (2) Although Christian Marriage is sacred and its bond is sealed by the Sacrament, yet there is always evil and temptations to try to disturb and even break this bond of love. Jealousy, suspicion, infidelity, a spirit of domination, disparage are some of the beginnings that can lead to hatred and separation. Therefore, Christian Marriage should be built on the help of God's Grace and the faithful married love for the spouse. Since God's Grace can heal the wounds of sins, perfect the couple's love, strengthen their unity, and help them to attain holiness. The conjugal love is a totality love to their spouse, whether it is their appearance, affectivity or will. Thus it is not only a love to becoming one flesh, but even aim to forming one heart, one soul. It is also a love to embrace their entire life, whether it is their past, present or future; open to fertility, total mutual selfgiving and day-to-day fidelity, in order to grow continually in their communion. You may wonder how the Holy Family's life was like, since they are the example for us to follow. According to the Servant of God Mother Maria Cecilia Baij’s personal revelation, sometimes when St Joseph worked very laboriously he would came up to his wife and humbly asked her to sing a God-praising hymn for him to relieve his tiredness. Virgin Mary would then promptly do so, and her singing was so delightful that St Joseph frequently went into ecstasy. He once commented: "My spouse, your singing alone is enough to bring comfort to every afflicted heart! What consolation you gave me through it! What relief for my weariness! What a great joy it is for me to hear you speak or sing!" The Virgin Mary then replied: “God has poured these graces into my heart, in order that you might be comforted and obtain relief in your tribulations and afflictions."  (References: CCC #1606, #1608, #1641, #1643-4. 'The Life Of Saint Joseph' by Maria Cecilia Baij, O.S.B., One Hundred One Foundation, 1997.)