Today's gospel and resources, 23 Sept.


Daily Christian Growth: 

Today's gospel and devotional resources


The Holy Family
by unknown artist

Die heilige Familie Benziner & Co. Einsiedeln 1856, 
from collection of Jacek Proszyk, CC BY-SA 4.0, 
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=65228030


Luke 8:19-21

Then his [Jesus'] mother and his brothers came to him, but they could not reach him because of the crowd. And he was told, ‘Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.’ But he said to them, ‘My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.’


Sacred Space
You can find a simple prayer guide and an encouraging reflection on today's gospel here:
https://sacredspace.com/daily-prayer/2025-09-23/
"Sometimes the clamour of a crowd can prevent us from finding Jesus." 


A hymn by Shirley Erena Murray 


Who is my mother,
who is my brother?
all those who gather round Jesus Christ:
Spirit-blown people
born from the Gospel
sit at the table, round Jesus Christ.

Differently abled,
differently labeled,
widen the circle round Jesus Christ,
crutches and stigmas,
culture’s enigmas,
all come together round Jesus Christ.

Love will relate us—
colour or status
can’t segregate us, round Jesus Christ:
family failings,
human derailings—
all are accepted, round Jesus Christ.

Bound by one vision,
met for one mission
we claim each other, round Jesus Christ:
here is my mother,
here is my brother,
kindred in Spirit, through Jesus Christ.

Shirley Erena Murray
© 1992 Hope Publishing Company , www.hopepublishing.com.  All rights reserved.  Used by permission.


Notices
(Subject to change)

  • Wed 24 Sept, 10.30am, Midweek service of Holy Communion in St Mary's side chapel, followed by coffee in Clew Bay Hotel.
  • Wed 24 Sept, 8pm, Online prayer. Link below. Please get in touch (contact details at the end of this post) if you need the ID and passcode. 
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81254087026?pwd=ZQ7vGMars9TSv5b1yQFu5CwJluuaBY.1


  • Bishop Michael will preside at the Eucharist in Turlough Parish Church,.on Sat 27 Sept, 7pm. Everyone is warmly invited and welcome. 
  • Blessing of the Animals - an ecumenical event in the Season of Creation, 4 October at 2pm in Murrisk Carpark

  • Holy Baptism: Sat 4 October, 7pm in Turlough Parish Church. Everyone is warmly invited and welcome. 
  • Inishbiggle Harvest Thanksgiving, Sat 25 October. Meet at Doran's Point, Ballycroy at 9.30am, for 10am departure. Returning around 2.30pm. Everyone is warmly invited and welcome but please let us know (0838003233) if you wish to book a seat in the boat (currach). Bring a packed lunch, water, sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothes, and 10 euros towards the ferry cost. 

A Special Weekend of Music, 24-26 October. The Choir of St Philip's and Sandford, Dublin, led by Mr David O'Shea, Director, will be with us in Westport for a series of musical events including Compline on Friday evening at 7pm and a fundraising concert for Holy Trinity Westport on Saturday at 8pm in St Mary's Church, and contribution to worship on Sunday morning (12 noon). More details to follow.



A short message from Archbishop John McDowell relating to immigration:





Pastoral care and enquiries:  

Revd Suzanne Cousins
Rector, Aughaval Parishes, United Dioceses of Tuam, Limerick & Killaloe

Tel. 083 800 3233  
Email aughaval@tuam.anglican.org

Aughaval Parishes' Website  aughaval.tlk.ie

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