Reflection
The person in misery does not need a look that judges and
criticises but a comforting presence.
Jesus looked at the ordinary people and seeing how needy they were, he had compassion on them and began to administer to them.
Compassion means that I suffer with you. I accept into my heart the misery in yours. I become one with you in your pain.
I may not be able to relieve that pain but by understanding it and sharing it, I make it possible for you to bear it.
Lord, give us warm and generous hearts so that we may be agents of your compassion to others.
Thank you
Tommy Cloonan would like to thank everyone for their cards, Masses, prayers and condolences sent upon the death of his wife Sheelagh. He and his family were greatly consoled by these prayerful wishes. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.
Funerals
The funeral service for Helen Morrow will take place here in St James’ on Wednesday 17th June at 11.45am. Please keep Helen and her family in your prayers.
The funeral Mass for Anne Thomas will take place here in St James’ on Friday 19th June at 12 noon. Please pray for the repose of Anne’s soul and the comfort of her family.
Note: Next Sunday, 20th June, there is a second collection for the “Day for Life”; the following Sunday, 28th June, is the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul and there is a second collection for “Peter’s Pence.