The daughter of two of our parishioners works with the charity Mercy Ships. Each week she forwards a diary of how her week has been.
Mercy Ships are a team of nurses, doctors, surgeons, and other crew members from all over the world, donating our time to help on board the world’s largest non-governmental floating hospital, sailing directly to some of the world’s poorest people to deliver life-saving medical care and provide safe, state-of-the-art facilities in which to treat them.
For more details about the work of the Mercy Ships visit their website.
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6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B. Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 – 1Corinthians 10:31 – 11:1 – Mark 1:40-45. In a video produced back in 2015, Dr Amy Arrington (an associate medical director of the Special Isolation Unit in the Texas Children’s Hospital) demonstrated the preparedness of the hospital in general and of ...
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5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B. Job 7:1-4, 6-7 – 1Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 – Mark 1:29-39. You will have learned from experience the best way to recharge your batteries after a tiring day. Perhaps you boost your calorie intake or treat yourself to a stiff drink or put your feet up ...
Read more - The Prophet And The Word 30/01/2021
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B. Deuteronomy 18:15-20 – 1Corinthians 7:32-35 – Mark 1:21-28. It is asserted in the 1st reading that “The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like myself from among yourselves” (v. 15). The Gospel goes on to declare that “Here is a teaching ...
Read more - The Transformative Power Of The Word Of God 23/01/2021
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B. Jonah 3:1-5, 10 – 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 – Mark 1:14-20. They might not happen very often, but at times and in ways we never could have anticipated, certain traumatic events (such as the loss of someone deeply loved or the loss of a job after ...
Read more - Speak Lord, I am Listening 17/01/2021
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B. 1Samuel 3:3-10, 19 – 1Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20 – John 1:35-42. The supernatural element is prominent in the story of God calling Samuel by name. There’s a wonderful picture of the little boy lying asleep behind the sanctuary, the darkness pierced only by ‘the lamp of ...
Read more - It Was At This Time… 09/01/2021
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, Year B. Isaiah 55:1-11 – 1 John 5:1-9 – Mark 1:7-11. Perhaps you have encountered experiences that turned out to be pivotal in your life. Milestone experiences may have led you to make important decisions, after which your life was never the same again. Those ...
Read more - Daily Masses 04/01/2021
Due to the announcement made by the Scottish Government on Monday 4 January, our churches will be closed and all Masses cancelled for a period of time lasting until the end of January at the earliest. Live Streamed Services: Fr Kingsley and Fr Peter are live-streaming Masses via St Margaret’s YouTube Channel ...
Read more - Arise And Shine Your Light 02/01/2021
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, Year B. Isaiah 60:1-6 – Ephesians 3:2-3 – 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12. When a child is about to be born, the parents make comprehensive preparations for the care of a baby in their home – everything from the cradle, the baby clothes and toys to the ...
Read more - The Holy Family and My Family 26/12/2020
Feast Of The Holy Family, Year B. Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3 – Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19 – Luke 2:22-40. As the season of Christmas opens, our primary focus is upon the Child Jesus who has been born to us. Jesus was born into a family. Today is the Feast of The Holy Family. ...
Read more - Jesus, Mary And Joseph, Inspire Us! 26/12/2020
Feast Of The Holy Family, Year B. Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3 – Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19 – Luke 2:22-40. Let me ask you this: what picture comes to mind at the mention of The Holy Family? While you’re thinking about yours, I’ll tell you about one that’s quite common. Many people tend to ...
Read more - God Is Faithful To His Promises 19/12/2020
Fourth Sunday Of Advent, Year B. 2Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14-16 – Romans 16:25-27 – Luke 1:26-38. Dear Friends in Christ, this is the 4th and final Sunday of Advent. The excitement about the coming Solemnity of Christmas is intensifying despite the present pandemic precautions which we are enduring. Today we celebrate God’s ...
Read more - The Joy Of Witnessing To Christ 13/12/2020
Third Sunday Of Advent, Year B. Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11 – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 – John 1:6-8, 19-28. On the Third Sunday of Advent, the midpoint of this penitential season, the Church calls us to look ahead and begin to rejoice. This Sunday is called ‘Gaudete Sunday’ when we are called to ‘rejoice!’ because ...
Read more - Be Joyful! 12/12/2020
Third Sunday Of Advent, Year B. Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11 – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 – John 1:6-8, 19-28. Today is Gaudete Sunday when the liturgy calls us to ‘rejoice!’, to be joyful. The Third Sunday of Advent is not a time to be sad and miserable. We are urged not to become weary ...
Read more - Preparation Through Repentance And Righteousness 05/12/2020
Second Sunday Of Advent, Year B. Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 – 2Peter 3:8-14 – Mark 1:1-8. Dear Friends, we have set out on the 2nd week of Advent. The Lord is near. Are we ready for Him? Throughout the season of Advent, we reflect upon the preparations we need to make in order ...
Read more - We Are The Doorkeepers! 28/11/2020
First Sunday Of Advent, Year B. Isaiah 63:16-17, 64:1, 3-8 – 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 – Mark 13:33-37. This Sunday, the Church embarks upon a new liturgical season. Each liturgical season carries with it a particular message and particular graces for us. The season of Advent is a period of expectant waiting and ...
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