Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, Kensal New Town

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GospelMatthew 18:15-20In this passage, Jesus teaches his disciples a clear, step-by-step process for resolving conflicts...
06/09/2026

Gospel
Matthew 18:15-20

In this passage, Jesus teaches his disciples a clear, step-by-step process for resolving conflicts within the community of believers. He instructs that if a fellow member sins against you, the first step is to go privately and point out the fault, aiming to win that person back. If they refuse to listen, the next step is to take one or two others along, so that every matter may be established by the testimony of witnesses. If that also fails, the matter must be brought before the entire assembly, and if the offender still refuses to listen even to the community, they are to be treated as an outsider, like a pagan or a tax collector.

Jesus then expands on the theme of communal authority, assuring his disciples that whatever they bind or loose on earth will be bound or loosed in heaven. He emphasizes the power of united prayer, promising that if two of them agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done by God. He concludes by affirming his unique presence wherever even two or three gather in his name.

GospelMatthew 16:21-27Immediately after Peter’s confession, Jesus begins to teach his disciples plainly about his impend...
31/08/2026

Gospel
Matthew 16:21-27

Immediately after Peter’s confession, Jesus begins to teach his disciples plainly about his impending fate. He reveals that he must go to Jerusalem, where he will endure great suffering at the hands of the religious leaders—the elders, chief priests, and scribes—and be killed, only to be raised on the third day.

This prediction provokes a strong reaction from Peter, who takes Jesus aside and rebukes him, insisting that such a terrible destiny must never happen. Jesus’ response is sharp and immediate. He turns and addresses Peter with the harshest of words, calling him a stumbling block, because his mind is fixed on human concerns rather than God’s divine plan.

Then, Jesus addresses the entire group, laying down the non-negotiable cost of following him. He declares that anyone who wishes to come after him must deny their own selfish desires, take up their own cross, and follow his path. He explains that clinging to one's life will result in losing it, while sacrificing it for his sake will lead to true preservation. He questions the value of gaining the whole world if it costs a person their very soul, and warns that he will return one day to repay every person according to their deeds.

GospelMatthew 16:13-20In this passage, Jesus journeys with his disciples to the region of Caesarea Philippi. He initiate...
23/08/2026

Gospel
Matthew 16:13-20

In this passage, Jesus journeys with his disciples to the region of Caesarea Philippi. He initiates a critical inquiry, first asking who the people say he is. The disciples report the varied public opinions, identifying him as John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, or another prophet. Then, Jesus turns the question directly to his followers: "But who do you say that I am?"

Simon Peter steps forward and gives a definitive confession, declaring Jesus to be the Messiah, the Son of the living God. Jesus pronounces a blessing upon Peter, revealing that this knowledge was not achieved through human reasoning but was divinely revealed by the Father. He then declares Peter to be the bedrock upon which he will construct his church, a community so resilient that even the forces of death will not overpower it. Jesus entrusts Peter with the keys to God's kingdom, granting him the authority to establish binding rules on earth that will be recognized in heaven. Following this charge, Jesus strictly instructs the disciples not to reveal his true identity as the Messiah to anyone.

16/08/2026

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GospelLuke 1:39-56Shortly after receiving the angel's message, Mary traveled quickly to a town in the hill country to vi...
16/08/2026

Gospel
Luke 1:39-56

Shortly after receiving the angel's message, Mary traveled quickly to a town in the hill country to visit her relative Elizabeth, who was also miraculously pregnant in her old age.

When Mary entered the house and greeted Elizabeth, something extraordinary happened — the child in Elizabeth's womb leaped with joy. Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and cried out with a loud voice, blessing Mary above all women and blessing the child she carried. She was deeply moved that the mother of her Lord would come to her, and explained that her own baby leapt at the sound of Mary's greeting.

In response, Mary offered a profound hymn of praise. She proclaimed that her soul magnifies the Lord and rejoices in God her Savior, who had looked with favor on her lowliness. She spoke of God's mercy, power, and faithfulness — how He scatters the proud, lifts up the humble, fills the hungry, and fulfills His promises to His people.

GospelMatthew 14:22-33After a long day of teaching and healing, Jesus insists his disciples get into a boat and cross th...
10/08/2026

Gospel
Matthew 14:22-33

After a long day of teaching and healing, Jesus insists his disciples get into a boat and cross the lake ahead of him, while he goes up the mountain to pray alone. As night falls, the boat is far from shore, battling strong winds and rough waves. In the early morning hours, Jesus approaches them, walking on the water. The disciples are terrified, believing they are seeing a ghost, and cry out in fear.

Jesus immediately calls out to them, telling them to take courage and not be afraid. Boldly, Peter asks to come to him on the water if it is truly him. Jesus invites him, and Peter steps out of the boat and walks towards Jesus. However, noticing the fierce wind, Peter becomes frightened and begins to sink, crying out for the Lord to save him. Jesus reaches out his hand, catches him, and gently questions his doubt. As they climb back into the boat, the wind ceases completely, and the disciples, filled with awe, worship him, professing their belief that he is truly the Son of God.

GospelMatthew 10:26-33In this passage, Jesus encourages his disciples not to be afraid, even as he sends them into a pot...
21/06/2026

Gospel
Matthew 10:26-33

In this passage, Jesus encourages his disciples not to be afraid, even as he sends them into a potentially hostile world. He tells them that everything hidden will eventually be revealed, and nothing secret will remain unknown. What they have heard whispered in darkness, they must proclaim openly from the rooftops. He warns them not to fear those who can kill the body but cannot harm the soul. Instead, they should fear God alone, who has authority over both body and soul. To illustrate God’s intimate care, Jesus points to sparrows sold for a small coin: not one falls to the ground without the Father’s knowledge. He reminds them that they are far more valuable than many sparrows. Furthermore, God even numbers the very hairs on their heads. Therefore, they have no reason to fear. Finally, Jesus makes a solemn promise: whoever acknowledges him before others, he will also acknowledge before his Father in heaven. But whoever denies him before others, he will also deny before the Father. The message calls for courageous witness grounded in trust in God’s providential care.

GospelJohn 3:16-18In this passage, Jesus speaks to Nicodemus about the depth of God’s love for the world. Rather than co...
31/05/2026

Gospel
John 3:16-18

In this passage, Jesus speaks to Nicodemus about the depth of God’s love for the world. Rather than condemning creation, God responds to its brokenness by offering the most precious gift: the only Son. The purpose of this gift is not judgment, but rescue—so that everyone who places their trust in the Son may share in eternal life, rather than facing destruction. The central message is one of profound mercy: God’s motivation is love, and the offer of salvation is universal. However, the passage also clarifies that rejection of the Son carries its own consequence. Those who refuse to believe have already chosen to remain under judgment, not because God condemns them arbitrarily, but because they have rejected the only source of rescue. The light has come into the world, yet some prefer darkness. Ultimately, the passage emphasizes that God’s will is always for life: belief in the Son leads to salvation, while unbelief simply means refusing the gift that God has already given.

Feeling real loveMusicians sing about wanting to feel real love.Adele (and Bob Dylan sang) “to make you *feel* my love”....
26/05/2026

Feeling real love

Musicians sing about wanting to feel real love.
Adele (and Bob Dylan sang) “to make you *feel* my love”.
Robbie Williams sang, “I just want to *feel real love*”.
The band, The Foreigners, sang, “I want to know what love is… I want to *feel* what love is.”
Elton John asks, “Can you *feel* the love tonight?”

You and I and every human person carry a deep desire to feel God’s love.
The bad news is we cannot feel real love without God.
Many people try to feel real love through: human relationships, shopping, sports, alcohol, drugs, gambling, food, internet websites.
However, these and other good things leave you and me feeling empty.
In short, we are powerless to feel the love that we desire within us.

The Good News is: God does love you. You can feel real love, God’s love, through the Holy Spirit.
That is what Pentecost is about.
Not just ideas about God — but feeling God’s love through the Holy Spirit.
I’m not saying that faith is pure feelings all the time.
There are times when God’s love feels dry. And You have to wait – like the apostles.
However, like any human relationship, “feeling love” is important and possible.

In the upper room 2000 years ago, the apostles “felt” God’s love:
- They heard it: “there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind”
- They saw it: “divided tongues as of fire appeared”
- They breathed it: “it filled the entire house”
- They felt it physically: “rested on each one of them.”
- They felt it interiorly: “they were all filled with the Holy Spirit”
- It flowed out: “began to speak in other tongues”

St. Paul felt God’s love personally: “the Son of God loved me and gave himself up for me.” (Gal. 2:20) Not just Father or Sister. You.

Rom 5:5 says, “the love of God is poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit.” Not our heads only.

Eph. 5:18 says we can feel God’s love repeatedly: “Go on being filled with the Holy Spirit.” Not just once.

At the end of Mass, we are going to have Prayer Ministry. Trained lay ministers will be at the front of church. Feel free to come forward. They can pray for you to be filled with the Holy Spirit and to “feel God’s love” – just like the apostles 2000 years ago.

Friends, the world is yearning to “feel real love”, to feel God’s love.
The church (you, me and us) is God’s primary way of helping people feel His love.
How can you let God’s love over flow in your words and actions this week: with your family, work colleagues, friends, class mates, even your enemies?
Help people “feel real love”, God’s love.

Prayer
Lord Jesus, I see you standing in front of me, looking at me with love.
Breathe your Holy Spirit into me.
Come, Holy Spirit. Fill me with God’s love. Help me feel God’s personal love for me.
Let others feel real love through me this week, by my thoughts, words, and actions.
In Jesus’ name, amen!

Remember to breathe When mothers are about to have a baby, often midwives tell them “remember your breathing.” Apparentl...
19/05/2026

Remember to breathe

When mothers are about to have a baby, often midwives tell them
“remember your breathing.” Apparently, remembering breathing helps somewhat to have a baby.

Why is this? When people are scared, they often: hold their breath, tense their muscles, or breathe very rapidly.

Remembering to breathe: increases oxygen to the mother and baby, helps muscles work more effectively, reduces unnecessary tension, and can make contractions more manageable.

Remembering to breathe helps us give birth physically. Remembering to breathe helps gives birth to Jesus spiritually.

Jesus ascended into heaven last Thursday. Even though he went away, he promised he would always be with them. He told his disciples to go into Jerusalem and pray to be clothed with power from on high, i.e. with the Holy Spirit. They went into an upper room, and for nine days prayed the most ancient prayer and novena of the church: “Come, Holy Spirit.”

The bible describes the Holy Spirit as the “breath” of God. The disciples were in the upper room for nine days “remembering to breathe”; to breathe in the Holy Spirit. Only when the Holy Spirit came, God gave birth to Jesus *within them*. When the Holy Spirit came, and Jesus was born within them, they had a new love, courage, and unity.

Love – Hebrews 8:10 says “I will put my laws into their minds, and write them on their hearts.” God’s Law is not an external commandment to fear. God’s Law is now written on your heart. God’s law is love. Romans 5:5 says “The love of God is poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit.” If you are doubting God’s love, or struggling to love someone, remember your breathing: pray
daily “Come, Holy Spirit.”

Courage - When the Holy Spirit comes at Pentecost, the disciples are not afraid to speak about Jesus anymore. They can’t wait to tell people. They have courage. When someone you love gives birth you can’t wait to tell everyone! Similarly, when Jesus is born into our hearts, we can’t wait to tell everyone! If you feel afraid to witness and share your love of Jesus, remember your breathing: pray daily “Come, Holy Spirit.”

Unity - In the Tower of Babel story, God divides people by many languages, because they try to become like God without God. Pentecost reverses Babel. People of many languages are united in the spirit of Jesus. There is a lot of division in the world at the moment. We need unity. True unity comes when we speak to one another in the spirit of Jesus. Whenever there is division, remember your breathing: pray daily “Come, Holy Spirit.”

Through Jesus, the church is the power to unite the world in love. Remember your breathing: Pray, ‘come, Holy Spirit’, every day this week. Jesus will be born within you to bring new love, new courage, new unity, and transform the world!

Prayer
Lord, please, help me to remember my breathing this week. To Pray, ‘come, Holy Spirit’.
Be born in me.
Give me a new love.
A new courage to witness and tell others about you.
A new power to unite a divided world.
In Jesus’ name. Amen!

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68 Hazlewood Crescent
London
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Tuesday 9:30am - 10am
Wednesday 9:30am - 10am
Thursday 9:30am - 10am
Friday 9:30am - 10am
Saturday 5pm - 5:59pm
6pm - 7pm
Sunday 9am - 10am
11am - 12pm

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