SCRIPTURE READINGS (A)
Exodus
34:4-6, 8-9
Psalm
Dan 3:52-56
2
Cor. 13:11-13
John 3:16
-18
GOD'S
OWN FEAST: THE TRINITY
A
quick glance at the main feasts in the Church's calendar
might lead the unwary spectator to jump to the conclusion
that the central thrust of our faith was humanity in its
historical existence. Nearly all the great festivals from
Christmas to Easter are devoted to recalling moments in
time when the infinite mercy of God concerns himself with
the creation and salvation of the human race. The great
feast of Pentecost brought the series to a triumphant
conclusion, with the descent of the Holy Ghost upon our
Lady and the apostles and the subsequent birthday of the
church.
But
is that really all that can be said or needs to be said
about the life of God ? And if God is so anthropocentric,
is that not a good enough reason for us to follow in his
footsteps and take the line that if the interest is directed
so firmly and unequivocally in our direction, should not
ours be also? Has God no other life, no other motive for
self articulation as Father, Son and Holy Spirit except
us? Has he no life of his own? Again is the religion Christ
taught and founded deprived of precisely that dimension
that lies at the very heart of all religion, namely the
worship of God, without the desire to be forever asking
the incessant question, 'What is there in all this for
me?' The fact of the matter is that God's creation and
redemption of the world was not something he was drawn
to out of boredom. Before he began the work of creating,
God was in his three Persons totally rich and full and
self content, in the total presence of Son and Spirit.
lt would be impossible to imagine a fuller life than that
enjoyed by the three persons of the godhead. In book XI
of his Confessions Saint Augustine wrestles with precisely
this question. God himself made time and there is no before
and after in God. The motive which led Him to create in
the first place was neither boredom, nor any need on the
part of God but the desire to share with others out of
love something of the immensity of his own being. Again,
a truth, which over concern with the needs and demands
of others tends to obscure is the simple fact that we
are worshipping beings, we were made to worship God and
in that mysterious action to rise to our true stature
and deepest need at the same time. The psalms are often
simply paeans of praise to God 'Bless the Lord o my soul'
[psalm 103] In the life to come we may be a little surprised
to discover that the life of
the blessed in heavens is one of Praise, praise, praise.
All God directed to God by hearts full of peace, knowledge
and love.
Anthony
Meredith , S.J
THE
MYSTERY OF JESUS CHRIST -
TRUE
GOD AND TRUE MAN
Six
2-hour sessions led by Brian Purfield, STL , MA , a full-time
member of the Mount Street Jesuit Centre, will offer a
complete introduction to Christology – the study of Christ.
The evenings begin on May 18 th with “The Mystery of Christ”;
then “Jesus' Life and Ministry”, “Jesus' Passion, Death
and Resurrection”, “Jesus Christ in History and Tradition”,
“Jesus Christ Today”, and finally “Christology for the
Third Millennium”. The venue is 114 Mount Street . There
is a £25 feefor the course (concessions). For information
and booking:
brianpurfield@hotmail.com
tel
020 7495 1673
MAY
IS MARY'S MONTH
Why
not join the Rosary group in the church following the
1.05 Mass every day? Or contribute some flowers to one
of the many places around the church where she is honoured?
Many thanks to Stasha for faithfully keeping the flowers
in good order throughout the year!
The
Church Team
Fr
William Pearsall SJ (Parish Priest)
Fr
James Campbell SJ (Asst Priest)
Fr
Anthony Meredith SJ (Asst Priest)
Philip
O'Brien (Parish Council Chairman)
David
Graham (Director of Music)
Patrick
Mallon (Sacristan)
Fr
Hugh Duffy SJ ( Superior
of the Jesuit
Community)
NOTE: Fr William
will be in the USA until June 4th.
All business to Fr James, please.
EVENTS
CALENDAR
THE
FOUR CARDINAL VIRTUES AND THE PURSUIT OF WEALTH
A
series of talks every Monday from 13 th June by Fr Dermot
Tredget, OSB of Douai Abbey from 6:30-7:30pm at St Mary's
Moorfields, 4-5 Eldon St EC2
Call
7247 8390 or visit website: stmarymoorfields.net
MONASTIC
WEEKEND
An
opportunity for Catholic men, 18-30, to experience Benedictine
life at Pluscarden Abbey, Moray, Scotland on the weekend
of 8-11 July at no charge.
em:
monks@pluscardenabbey.org
VINCENTIAN
VOLUNTEERS
A
positive opportunity for young people to undertake interesting
charity work for one year, living in community with fellow
volunteers. Living expenses paid. If you would like to
know more, contact Sr Pauline Gaughan DC : 0151 261 0225
; e-mail director@vincentvols.freeserve.co.uk
or visit the website : vincentianvolunteers.org
WORLD
YOUTH DAY
There
will be a meeting for young adults in preparation for
the World Youth Day Pilgrimage which is in Cologne , 11-22
August, 2005.
The
meeting is in St Patrick's Church, Soho Sq. on Wednesday
18 th May at 7pm .
The
website is: worldyouthday.org.uk
FEAST
OF CORPUS CHRISTI : HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
There
will be a Mass followed by Corpus Christi procession through
the streets of Soho to St Giles also at St Patrick's Church
on the Feast Day, Thursday 26th May at 6pm .
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