Ipswich Catholic Community

This week our homily podcast returns! Join Fr. Stephen as he shares some thoughts on how we, as church, are a community of believers.

Gospel - Luke 24:13-35 "Two of the disciples of Jesus were on their way to a village called Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking together about all that had happened. Now as they talked this over, Jesus himself came up and walked by their side; but something prevented them from recognising him.."

In today's homily Fr. Stephen expands on the story of Emmaus; the story of doubt to faith, from fear to courage. Our faith becomes real when we meet the risen Christ.

Exult, let them exult, the hosts of heaven, exult, let Angel ministers of God exult, let the trumpet of salvation sound aloud our mighty King's triumph!

Be glad, let earth be glad, as glory floods her, ablaze with light from her eternal King, let all corners of the earth be glad, knowing an end to gloom and darkness.

Rejoice, let Mother Church also rejoice, arrayed with the lightning of his glory, let this holy building shake with joy, filled with the mighty voices of the peoples.

Gospel - Matthew 27:11-54 "Jesus was brought before Pontius Pilate, the governor, and the governor put to him this question: Are you the king of the Jews? Jesus replied, it is you who say it.."

In today's homily Fr. Peter challenges us to approach Holy Week with a deeper understanding on the sufferings Jesus undertook in his Passion. Christ's genuine love for us is manifested fully in what is about to happen to Jesus this Easter.

Gospel - John 11:1-45 "There was a man named Lazarus who lived in the village of Bethany with the two sisters, Mary and Martha, and he was ill."

In today's homily Fr. Peter asks us to consider how the resurrection of Lazarus impacts us today. How too can we find our resurrection in Jesus, particularly as we come to the end of this Lenten season as we make our final preparations for Easter.

Gospel - John 9:1-41 "As Jesus went along, he saw a man who had been blind from birth."

In today's homily Fr. Peter asks us to consider how God speaks to us. Many people wait for God to speak to them directly and end up frustrated when they don't hear His voice. Rather, God invites us to participate in our lives by exploring and growing as individuals, which requires a little work from us and for us to open our eyes and see.

Gospel - John 9:1-41 "As Jesus went along, he saw a man who had been blind from birth."

In today's homily Fr. Peter asks us to consider how God speaks to us. Many people wait for God to speak to them directly and end up frustrated when they don't hear His voice. Rather, God invites us to participate in our lives by exploring and growing as individuals, which requires a little work from us and for us to open our eyes and see.

Gospel - John 4:5-42 "Jesus came to the Samaritan town called Sychar, near the land that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well is there and Jesus, tired by the journey, sat straight down by the well."

In today's homily Fr. Peter asks us to consider finding ourselves this Lent. As Christ approached the woman at the well, He asked her for a drink, the woman unsure why. Jesus loves is even through our sinfulness, will you drink of the Living Water?

Gospel - Matthew 28:16-20 "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

In this special podcast Fr. Peter discussed the changes in front of our community, and calls out the need for all volunteers to help and encourage others through change. Fr. Peter also recalls how Jesus called upon ordinary people to help change the world. Volunteers within all 4 parishes are called to help each other and the wider community as we continue to build and form the Ipswich Catholic Community.

Gospel - Matthew 17:1-9 "Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain where they could be alone." In today's homily Fr. Peter asks us to consider what true happiness is. Often we thing of things that make us happy, however is that really true happiness?