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From the Rector

Mr Justin Boyle —

Greetings from St Bede’s

The third week concluded with a mass to mark the Feast of Assumption.

One of the key beliefs of the Catholic faith is the role of Mary, the mother of Christ, and of how she accepted the invitation to be his mother. She was conceived of the Holy Spirit, and for 33 years she guided, influenced and nurtured Him. Then she witnessed His terrible death, on the Cross. When we say "Hail Mary, full of grace" we mean she is without sin, and it is because of this that she is assumed into heaven, body and soul.

Father John Adams was the main celebrant and his message was about the significant part not only the mother of Jesus played in the Christian message, but also mothers in general.

Prior to mass, a clip was played of interviews with a number of boys commenting about their mothers, and how much they mean to them. At the end of the mass, Fr. John blessed all the mothers present, mothers and grandmothers of the boys, and the mothers on the staff. Each received a small gift at the end of the mass.

I have attached the link to the above mentioned clip for your interest below.

https://youtu.be/Png0h0TqrTs

Until next week,

J. G. Boyle