Reflection
Once a young boy stood watching a gypsy as he drank from a well in the town square. After drinking, the man continued to gaze into the well, as though looking at someone. He was a giant of a man but had a friendly face. So the boy approached him and asked: “Who lives down there?” “God does,” answered the gypsy. “Can I see him?” “Sure you can, “ said the gypsy. Then taking the boy into his arms he lifted him up so that he could see down the well. All the boy could see, however, was his own reflection in the water. “But that’s only me,” he cried in disappointment. “All I see is me.” “Ah,” replied the gypsy, “now you know where God lives. He lives in you.”
Pope Leo XIV’s First Papal Encyclical: Magnifica Humanitas!
On Monday 25 May, Pope Leo XIV signed his first encyclical on 15 May, the 135th anniversary of Pope Leo XIII’s Rerum Novarum. The new letter, Magnifica Humanitas, addresses one of today’s major challenges: safeguarding the human person in the age of Artificial Intelligence.
Access the new encyclical at the Vatican Website from the link below.
Pastoral Letter
There is a Pastoral Letter from Archbishop John to be read at all the Masses on Trinity Sunday. Much to the relief of the Parish clergy!
Funeral
The funeral service for Richard Watson will take place here in St James’ on Thursday 4th June at 11.45 am. Please pray for the repose of Richy’s soul and the comfort of his family.