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Bishop Richard's Reflection for Pentecost

Bishop Richard's Reflection for Ascension

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

We rejoice this Sunday as we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the young Church - Our Lady and the Apostles gathered in the Upper Room. The coming of the Holy Spirit transforms their lives. No longer do they remain locked in the room together, fearful for the future. They go out to proclaim the message of the Risen Christ.

So with us, who have received the Holy Spirit at our baptism and confirmation. We are called to be fearless in announcing the Good News in our present, often darkened, world. Into the difficulties, struggles and sorrows around us, the Lord Himself calls us to take His message, our every step guided by the Spirit, our every word given us by the Spirit.

At this particular moment, as MPs prepare to debate the “Assisted Dying Bill”, I renew the call for us to write to our MPs, asking them to vote against this potential legislation. The vote will take place on the 20 June. May the Holy Spirit strengthen us in our prayer and our action to do all we can to promote the dignity of life.

At this time, too, so many young people of the Diocese are receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. They do this at an exciting moment for the Church, when we are seeing the green shoots of increased numbers of adults being baptised and more people coming to our churches in search of the gospel message. Please join with me in praying for our young people, that strengthened by the gifts of the Spirit that they receive, they continue their journey of life with Christ, taking their place in the mission of the Church.

With every blessing,

+ Richard

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Bishop Richard's Reflection for Pentecost

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