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Wednesday of the Holy Week 8th April 2020, THE HOLY MASS at 9.00am, Intention: +Andrew Gracias RIP ... See MoreSee Less

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Good Morning Brothers & Sisters in Christ. Our hymn/song today: Meet me in the garden My love Meet me there at midnight At the place only we know My love A kiss awaits tonight In the darkness between the flowers My love In the shadows of the moon Your lips will tear the pretense like the curtain tomorrow afternoon And so the glow of approaching torches Makes the darkness dance like black flames Ever faster to the music of every heart that refuses to be saved I prayed this could be different That my death could save you too But your choices are your own Now my friend, do what you came to do

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TODAY - the Spy Wednesday, LIVE THROUGH OUR FACEBOOK PROFILE:- at 9.00am - The Holy Mass;- at 11.30am - before-noon Coffee Time (In Polish);- at 3.00pm - Divine Mercy Chaplet with the readings from 'The Diary' of St Sr Faustina;- at 6.00pm - The Holy Mass (in Polish)- at 8.30pm - 'a glass of wine with Q&A'NOT in Faceboook:Sacrament of Confessionfrom 7.30am & 8.30amfrom 7.00pm & 8.00pmPlease, pray for us ... See MoreSee Less

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CHRISTIAN MORNING MEDITATION:The Tragedy of Judas 8 April 2020Wednesday of Holy WeekMatthew 26:14-25Then one of the Twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?” They paid him thirty pieces of silver, and from that time on he looked for an opportunity to hand him over. On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples approached Jesus and said, “Where do you want us to prepare for you to eat the Passover?” He said, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The teacher says, “My appointed time draws near; in your house I shall celebrate the Passover with my disciples.”’” The disciples then did as Jesus had ordered, and prepared the Passover. When it was evening, he reclined at table with the Twelve. And while they were eating, he said, “Amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” Deeply distressed at this, they began to say to him one after another, “Surely it is not I, Lord?” He said in reply, “He who has dipped his hand into the dish with me is the one who will betray me. The Son of Man indeed goes, as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed. It would be better for that man if he had never been born.” Then Judas, his betrayer, said in reply, “Surely it is not I, Rabbi?” He answered, “You have said so.”Opening Prayer: Jesus, I am filled with sadness when I remember how Judas betrayed you. I’m sorry for all the times when my own sins have caused you pain. Help me to trust in your Divine Mercy when I fall and come to you with a contrite heart.Encountering Christ:1. The Wages of Sin: Judas was called to be an apostle, one of Christ’s chosen Twelve. What a tragedy that a man who was so close to Christ became his betrayer. Judas looked to gain something from his relationship with Christ: “What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?” (Matthew 26:15). Sin causes us to trade our most priceless gift–everlasting life–for fleeting pleasures. In the end, Judas got thirty pieces of silver, such a pittance for the Son of Man. As St. Paul asks, “...what profit did you get then from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:21, 23). What do we want to gain from our relationship with Christ? Are the things we do meant to build up his kingdom in thanksgiving for the gift of everlasting life, or are they for our own glory?2. Denial and Despair: Judas answered Jesus’s question about who would betray him with a deceitful question: “Surely it is not I, Rabbi?” (Matthew 26:25). Judas is clearly lying here, but could he also be in denial about his betrayal? Later Judas despaired for his sin and he committed suicide (Matthew 27:5). Denial and despair can be common reactions when we realize the gravity of our sin. The greatest tragedy of Judas was that he forgot God’s merciful love. St. John Paul II wrote, "mercy is the greatest of the attributes and perfections of God…” (Dives in Misericordia, 13). When we have sinned, may we always look to God’s mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.3. The Hour of Divine Mercy: Jesus announced “My appointed time draws near” (Matthew 26:18). The hour of his Divine Mercy was approaching. It was the hour of his Passion and Death on the Cross when he fulfilled his mission of salvation for all who believe in him (Romans 10:9-11). The holiest days of the year, the Easter Triduum, draw near. Let us prepare our hearts to enter into the mystery of our King and Savior’s hour. May we honor his most merciful gift to us: his life that he gave “as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45).Conversing with Christ: Oh my Jesus, I marvel at your mercy. You, for whom all things were made, gave us everything because of your immense love for us. I am struck with wonder and gratitude. Please help me to trust in your Divine Mercy.Resolution: Lord, today by your grace, I will plan to go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation this week if I have not already done so during Lent.stswithuns.org.uk/event/dr-08042020 ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you. Fr Marcin

Has Father answered my last question already? 🙂 I was thinking on Palm Sunday about the readings and I've found some questions, what Father thinks: 1. What happened to the people who were greeting Jesus entering the city, fully with happiness and joyful, that they have changed their attitude into full od hatred and anger when Jesus was in trial and no one interceded for him 2. Why Jewish priests needed Judas to betrayed Jesus to capture him? Jesus was a famous person at that time, so they could find and catch him without Judas 'help'? 3. How do you see person of Judas? He did a bad thing betraying Jesus, but from the other hand he was playing his role in the whole 'process' without it, Jesus story would be totally different? I hope you understand my questions well 🙂

Thank you Fr Marcin for being a willing channel for the Holy Spirit to increase our Faith. God bless you. 🙏❤️🙏

Good evening Father thank you for sharing your evenings with us at this difficult time.

So when I ‘critically appreciate’ the psalms or the readings of the Gospels as the word of God AND a work of literary art.. is that wrong?

Hello father, we are all here with our drinks ☕️🍷

Good evening Father. A glass of wine after a distressful day at work😔

It is so good to see Bilbo again. Drinking my water again.

Aww and I was scared when I heard the dog bark . Sooo cute

Sparkling water because it’s Holy Week

… all together! Drinking banana-milkshake 🙂

It was really good to see Bibus against.We have missed him

Surely that is the Jewish way. In Yeshiva the students are put into twos and have to argue about the same verse of scripture from different viewpoints

Thank you Fr Marcin. Good night xx

Thank you for your answers!

He’s missing your parishioners and friends.

It's just Heineken today, unfortunately

Good evening everyone

Good evening one and all 👍🙏

Good Evening X

Good evening Father

My children said good night to you Father Marcin

Father your Glass of wine is still full 🙈😏😏

Good evening father Marcin

Good evening Ksiądz Marcin and Bilbo😀

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