God's love for you -8th September

Webmaster • September 6, 2024

Visits to the Blessed Sacrament (3)


It is true, that in every place God graciously hears the petitions of those who pray to Him, having promised to do so: Ask, and you shall receive; yet the disciple tells us that Jesus dispenses His Graces in greater abundance to those who visit Him in the Most Holy Sacrament. Bl Henry Suso used to say that Jesus Christ hears the prayers of the faithful more graciously in the sacrament of the altar than elsewhere. During Adoration, we can ask Him for His Graces, for His Love, even for His Kingdom...When the countess of Feria who was also a disciple of St John of Avila, being asked how did she spend the many hours in the presence of the Holy of Holies, she answered: "I could remain there for all eternity. And is not there present the very essence of God, who will be the food of the blessed?...We love, we ask, we praise, we give thanks. We ask, what does a poor man do in the presence of one who is rich? What does a sick man do in the presence of his physician? What does a man do who is parched with thirst in the presence of a clear fountain? What is the occupation of one who is starving, and is placed before a splendid table?" Indeed, our Redeemer seems to ask, why do you complain of your misfortunes, O sons of Adam, when you have the doctor and the medicines for them all in this Sacrament? Come to Me, and I will refresh you.

Fr Balthasar Alvarez (1534-1580) used to weep when he saw the palaces of the great ones of this world filled with people, who courted a man from whom they hoped

for some miserable earthly good, while the churches were so abandoned, in which the supreme sovereign of the world dwells, and remains with us as on a throne of love, rich in immense and eternal treasures. Do you think the situation has changed nowadays? Seek ye the Lord, while he may be found: call upon him, while he is near.


(Reference: The Complete Ascetical Works of St Alphonsus de Liguori, Volume VI - The Holy Eucharist, St Alphonsus de Liguori, edited by Rev Eugene Grimm, New York: Benziger, 1887)

Bambinelli Sunday

By Webmaster • December 5, 2025
The third Sunday of Advent is also called ‘Gaudete Sunday’. ‘Gaudete’ means ‘Rejoice’ in Latin. We rejoice because during the Advent season, as our hearts are in the middle of this longing, waiting and penitential period; Our Saviour who we are expecting is fast approaching. As today’s Reading said: “The Lord is at hand”. Therefore, the third candle we light up this weekend, as well as the Priest’s and Deacon’s vestments change from purple to rose colour, to reflect the rejoicing spirit in our hearts. Today is Bambinelli Sunday too. It is a tradition initiated by Pope St John Paul II. On this day in Rome, many people bring in their Baby Jesus figures (Bambinelli) to St Peter’s Square to be blessed by the Pope. In our Parish, you are all invited to bring your Baby Jesus figures from home or from your Nativity Crib to the Church this weekend to be blessed by the Priest during Mass, and take this Christmas Blessing back to your home and family.

God's Love for You - Sunday 5th December 2025

By Webmaster • December 5, 2025
Child: But this totally shattered the image of a God in my mind! Shouldn't God be in Heaven, like a King, enjoying all He has, looking down from above as a ruler of us all, charging His Angels and receiving our offerings and worship? Why did He do this? Mother: Because He is our Saviour. It is Love which driven Him to do that. His Love made Him forget Himself and lost Himself...Because of Love, from having everything He became poor, from the Almighty He became powerless, from being the Ruler He became subject to human, from the majestic rank He became the lowliest form of human beings, became a helpless babe. Through His humble Birth, He gently showed us how much He can sacrifice for us, how deep His Love can do for us. Child: I see. So because of Love, there is nothing that He will not do for us. Even if it means ‘losing’ His power, dignity and life? Mother: Yes, darling. But do we realise this? Do we appreciate it? He is the Love who seeks love - the love from our hearts. This is His time, His Birthday...The day He came to look for His Love ones – every single one of us. So next time when you go to the Crib, instead of just looking at a baby being born, try to think about who He really is and why is He there. Because without Christ, there is no Christmas.

Sunday 7th December 2025

By Webmaster • December 5, 2025
“‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’... ‘I baptise you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and fire…” (Matthew 3:2,11) Almighty and merciful God, may no earthly undertaking hinder those who set out in haste to meet your Son, but may our learning of heavenly wisdom gain us admittance to his company. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,  God, for ever and ever. Amen.

St Peter's Christmas Masses

By Webmaster • December 5, 2025
The Rosminian Fathers would like to invite you to join their Chr istmas Masses:

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

By Webmaster • December 5, 2025
Monday 8 December Mass at 10am  All are welcome! “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.”

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

By Webmaster • November 21, 2025
In Pope Pius XI’s encyclical letter, he mentioned “[Christ’s] empire includes not only Catholic nations, not only baptized persons…but also all those who are outside the Christian faith; so that truly the whole of mankind is subject to the power of Jesus Christ.” “Nor is there any difference in this matter between the individual and the family or the State; for all men, whether collectively or individually, are under the dominion of Christ. In him is the salvation of the individual, in him is the salvation of society” (Quas Primas #18). “When once men recognize, both in private and in public life, that Christ is King, society will at last receive the great blessings of real liberty, well-ordered discipline, peace and harmony. Our Lord’s regal office invests the human authority of princes and rulers with a religious significance; it ennobles the citizen’s duty of obedience” (#19). As we celebrate this glorious solemnity, the last Sunday of the Church’s liturgical year, deepen your faith in the mystery it celebrates, and strengthen your resolve to embrace the Kingship of Christ in your life, so that through you, His Kingdom will become all the more present in the world all around you.

Family Mass at St Peter’s Sunday 23rd November 2025

By Webmaster • November 21, 2025
Family Mass at St Peter’s is this Sunday at 9.30am led by St Peter’s school children

Sunday 23rd November 2025

By Webmaster • November 21, 2025
“‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ And he said to him, ‘Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.’” (Luke 23:42-43) Almighty ever-living God, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the King of the universe, grant, we pray, that the whole creation, set free from slavery, may render your majesty service and ceaselessly proclaim your praise.  Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Rite of Chrisitian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

By Webmaster • November 15, 2025
Journey in Faith Also known as the RCIA, this is a course that started on Thursday 30th October, in the parish for any who wish to consider becoming a Catholic. Some brochures are available. As an approach to this faith journey, We really recommend watching the excellent free YouTube series on the life of Jesus called The Chosen. On prayer and devotion watch the free sessions of Sycamore.fm as an introduction to a life of faith.  These are quality resources for any parishioner but especially those seeking to deepen their faith.

St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP)

By Webmaster • November 15, 2025
The SVP is asking for the following donations of food to help the poor; cooking oil, tuna, beans, rice, pasta, pasta sauce, long life milk, Weetabix, coffee, tea, drinking chocolate, biscuits, soup, tinned tomotoes, rice pudding & sugar.  The 16th November is “The World Day of the Poor” and we are asked to love not only with words but with deeds.