- Thomastown Parish

Do this in Memory: the children for First Communion in 2023 and their families join us next Sunday for Mass. As we invite them more fully to be part of the Sacramental system of our Church, let’s support them by our example and prayers.

St Vincent de Paul Christmas Collection next weekend:Please give generously, it is much appreciated: To Contact the Society : 086-2664669

Reflection

Is Jesus’ love for us the same love as the Father’s love for Jesus? ‘Let us ask ourselves: what is this love in which Jesus tells us to abide to have his joy? What is this love? It is the love that originates in the Father, because “God is love” (1 Jn 4:8). This love of God, of the Father, flows like a river in his Son Jesus and through him comes to us, his creatures. Indeed, he says: “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you.” (Jn 15:9) The love Jesus gives us is the same with which the Father loves him: pure unconditional love, freely given love. It cannot be bought, it is free. By giving it to us, Jesus treats us like friends—with this love, letting us know the Father; and he involves us in his same mission for the life of the world.’

Pope Francis