Syria
I had this week my homily prepared but I feel that I need to say something about the persecutions in Syria. Over the last few weeks I have been keeping up with the news from Syria especially concerning those of our Christian brothers and Sisters that are under extreme persecution. I have been reflecting on how lucky and how much we take for granted here in England with the freedom of religion. And yet we are often complacent about our faith. Using the sacraments as an excuse to have a party coming to Mass when it suits our social calendar. And yet there are Christians in the world who are dying for the faith. I would like to draw your attention today to some of the things that are going on in Syria. There have been reports if Priests being murdered outside their Churches young women being raped and sent out of their towns and villages. When you read the reports one gets the feeling that you are reading some sort of history book but it is happening today. I would like to share with...