Newsletter - 10th October 2021
Olive tree onto which have been grafted
"What kind of world do we want to leave to those who come after us, to children who are now growing up? ... " Leaving an inhabitable planet for future generations is first and foremost, up to us. The issue is one which dramatically affects us, for it has to do with the ultimate meaning of our earthly sojourn." (LS160). In 'Laudato Si'' Pope Francis shows us that integral ecology is integral to our faith.
“As the sacred synod searches into the mystery of the Church, it remembers the bond that spiritually ties the people of the New Covenant to Abraham's stock.
Thus the Church of Christ acknowledges that, according to God's saving design, the beginnings of her faith and her election are found already among the Patriarchs, Moses and the prophets.
She professes that all who believe in Christ-Abraham's sons according to faith[1] - are included in the same Patriarch's call, and likewise that the salvation of the Church is mysteriously foreshadowed by the chosen people's exodus from the land of bondage.
The Church, therefore, cannot forget that she received the revelation of the Old Testament through the people with whom God in His inexpressible mercy concluded the Ancient Covenant. Nor can she forget that she draws sustenance from the root of that well-cultivated olive tree onto which have been grafted the wild shoots, the Gentiles[2].
Indeed, the Church believes that by His cross Christ, Our Peace, reconciled Jews and Gentiles. making both one in Himself[3].
[1] Gal. 3:7
[2] Rom. 11:17-24
[3] Eph. 2:14-16
Focus of the week
Andrew Kerr-Jarrett
Date: 16 October 2021 (in person)
Time: 9.30 – 1.00 pm
Journaling can be a wonderful help in deepening our prayer life. In this workshop, we explore different ways of using spontaneous writing to draw us into closer encounter with God, scripture and our own histories. Bring lots of paper (or a favourite notebook with plenty of blank pages) and pens, or your laptop with the battery well charged.
Suggested donation £20 / £10 concession
Net for God Prayer Group
Meeting one evening per week to praise and listen to the Word of God. Gathering every Tuesday in the church at 8pm, people from all walks of life come together to pray, practice charisms and listen to the Word of God.