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15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
'A sower went out to sow'
The prophet Isaiah (today’s First Reading) reminds us that God’s great desire, revealed through his word, has always been to prepare his chosen people for their full inheritance. God’s word does not return empty-handed.
The Second Reading shows that suffering, though part of the Christian life, will come to an end with the glory of God. St Paul is trying to encourage us not to lose hope in the promise of the Lord’s risen life.
In the Gospel, Jesus asks us a question, as he asked it of those of his own day: are you truly hearing and accepting my word, that it might grow in you and produce much fruit?
The Responsorial Psalm creates a wonderful scene of how God’s word falling on the fertile ground of creation produces bountiful and abundant riches, ever-flowing and brimming over.
Let us pray, this week, that we might be that fertile ground, ready to receive God’s word with open, generous, willing arms.
(With thanks to St Beuno's Outreach)
ARTWORK
Vincent van Gogh (1888)
Kröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo, Netherlands
Welcome
St Wilfrid’s is an active Catholic parish. in the heart of Preston, served by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), with a history going back over 200 years. As Parish Priest I am delighted to welcome you to St Wilfrid’s. This website gives you details of the many activities of our dedicated parishioners as well as the history of this church. Please contact us for more information or if there is anything we can do.
Wishing you every blessing.
Chris Pedley, S.J.
Pope Leo's Prayer Intention for July
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For respect for human life
Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God.
Visit the website of Pray With the Pope
Visit the website of Pray As You Go for a reflection on this month's video.
