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Dear Parishioners,

We are now in the 5^th week of Easter. During Easter season we have been reading the Acts of the Apostles. As we hear throughout the Acts, the early disciples constantly had to face misunderstanding and even hostility. They faced crises – and they had to make major decisions about their identity as the church. The early church chose to reach out to others. It faced difficulties, challenges and threats.

Many people today are afraid of those who are different from them – and this fear limits them. Fear hampers true enjoyment of life; it stops us doing things. We cannot flourish in a state of fear – instead of seeing possibilities we see only threats, instead of hopes and dreams we worry ourselves into nightmares. The early disciples must have been afraid at times too, but their faith was so strong that they faced their challenges with confidence. Through prayer, through reflection and through meaningful conversation with others, we too can face our own challenges with confidence and trust in God.

Easter blessings,

Fr Anthony Tran CSsR