As a Catholic Community, we recognised the start of Holy Week, which commenced last Sunday and continues through to Easter Sunday. We have the traditions of Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday to remember the words, actions, and sacrifices of Jesus from all those years ago.

We know that the Catholic faith experiences a full range of emotions as we commemorate this most special of weeks in our Liturgical year. Palm Sunday emits joy, triumph and homage, yet Good Friday is the reminder of total opposite feelings. Easter Sunday brings us back to joy, trust, triumph, amazement and faith.
This Lenten season, the Pope challenged us to open our hearts to God’s word, seek forgiveness of God and others we have wronged, speak words of comfort, consolation, strength and encouragement, and be hopeful. He also encouraged us all to follow in the footsteps of Christ by showing love for all. After all, ‘love is the highest expression of our faith and hope’. These certainly are words for contemplation and reflection!

May the blessing of the risen Lord accompany all of us on our journey towards the light of Easter. Thank you once again for your continued support. Have a happy and Holy Easter with your family and friends.