Aughaval Group of Parishes

  Please scroll down for today's readings, plus notes and notices, and expressions of gratitude. Thank you.     Today's Gospel            Matthew 5:38-42 [Jesus said] ‘You have heard that it was said, “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also; and if anyone wants to sue you and take your coat, give your cloak as well; and if anyone forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile. Give to everyone who begs from you, and do not refuse anyone who wants to borrow from you. Sacred Space A helpful prayer guide and reflection can be found here: https://sacredspace.com/daily-prayer/2026-06-15/ Christian Art https://christian.art/daily-gospel-reading/matthew-5-38-42-2026/ On Jesus' instruction to "turn the other cheek" You can read an interesting article on this subject by Leah Watkiss at the link below. Watkiss summ...

    Please scroll down for today's readings, notes and notices, and expressions of gratitude. Thank you. Today, Sunday 14 June:   10am, Christ Church Castlebar, Morning Prayer 3pm, Confirmation in HTW. The Rt Revd Michael Burrows will confirm, preach and preside at the Eucharist. Followed by tea. (No 11.30am service today.) 3pm, St Thomas's, Achill, Holy Communion Christ heals an obsessionist Jean-Guillaume Carlier,   ca.1660 Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons     The Gospel           Matthew 9: 35 - 10: 8 Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; theref...