A Moment To Pause: Sunday 14th June 2026

Welcome to our reflection today. I'm Joseph O'Connor from the Friends of Saint Eugene here in Crewe. And, reading today, we as Catholics, we hear this powerful reading of mission. But our mission is rooted in Christ's compassion. Jesus sees the crowds and is moved with pity. Recognising that people are spiritually weary and in need of a shepherd. We pray often for more shepherds to be given to us, the flock. For us Catholics, the gospel highlights both Christ's mercy and the structure of our church.  The Twelve represent the foundation of the Apostolic Church, and it continues today to our bishops and to our Pope. Their mission is not of self concern, but to receive Christ and give it to the whole world. Our mission is to be in our church, the people of light.  Glory be to the father and to the son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall will obtain. Amen.