~About St Clement's~
Ordinary Time
Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity
Brothers & sisters,
How do we deal with disagreement and upset within our community? In our gospel reading this Sunday, Jesus encourages us to speak honestly with one-another; not gossiping behind one-another’s backs.
First, we must talk privately with them, not making a public spectacle, remembering that the aim is to be reconciled, not proven right!
If this does not meet with success, Jesus encourages us to take along another person who can corroborate our concerns. Again, this is not to shame the person at fault but to help them to see their error and so be reconciled.
In short, in an age of sound-bites, gotchas, cancellations and internet ‘pile-ons’, may we Christians disagree with grace. Above all, may we seek reconciliation rather than seeking to prove to the world that we were right.
Every blessing,
Fr Myles
Rector
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THE COMMUNITY OF LEIGH
St. Clement's Church, located in Leigh-on-Sea, is a place where everyone is welcome, and we invite you to be part of our vibrant community centered around tradition, charity, family and cultural engagement.
St. Clement's Church, situated in the charming town of Leigh-on-Sea, stands as a beacon of tradition and community spirit. Maintaining the long continuity of tradition into the future; we have many young families and a vibrant Sunday School during Parish Mass.
At St. Clement's Church, we embrace the joy and sacredness of marriage, offering a picturesque setting for your special day in Leigh-on-Sea. Whether you are a practicing Christian or not, we are here to guide you on the path to holy matrimony.
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