York Panorama
Br David will be at the back of our church tomorrow to try to induce you to buy mounted prints of our city’s skyline, featuring the Minster and the Oratory, in aid of our bell tower. These fine artworks have been produced by the renowned, young artist Ben Keating, who is himself a bell ringer. A limited series of one hundred of these have been made, and, thanks to the artist’s generosity, all proceeds will go towards a new carpet in the ringing chamber. Order forms are available at the back of church or by clicking here:
They do not sow or reap
Watch today's Mass here. In today's Gospel Our Lord tells us, "Do not worry about tomorrow."
Mass intentions for the week beginning Saturday, 19th June
Please click here for a list of the Mass intentions for the week beginning Saturday, 19th June.
Make disciples of all nations
Congratulations to all our adult converts, who have become Catholics in the last twelve months. These baptisms, receptions and confirmations have necessarily been more hidden than usual, but do pray for Philip, Rose, Thomas, Marc, Safa, George, Holly, Debbie, Madeleine, Peter, Oliver, John, Robert, Philip, Shiju, James, Joanna, and Elliott.
Here is one recent reception, confirmation, and subsequent celebration:
What can we say the kingdom of God is like?
One of our parishioners at St Joseph's has taken this picture of the statue above the entrance to the church, above which a house sparrow has made its nest.
Watch today's Mass here.
Behold the birds of the air
A family of robins has made its home in the ginnel that runs alongside the Oratory House. This one decided to join the Fathers for breakfast.
Watch today's Mass here.
Before the eyes of all Israel
In Chapter 34 of Deuteronomy, Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face, sees the promised land from Mount Nebo, before he dies, and God buries him. This episode marks the end of Deuteronomy, and of the Torah - and is covered by the forty-ninth and final episode of Talking Heads, which you can watch here.
If you are still hungry to know the Scriptures better, do not worry! You can watch all the episodes of Talking Heads here, and in the autumn the series continues - in the Upper Room, but we hope that videos of these live talks will also be available online. We shall be reading the Book of Joshua.
