~About St Clement's~
Ordinary Time
Eleventh Sunday after Trinity
Brothers & sisters,
Jesus famously clashed with the members of a strict Jewish sect called the Pharisees, and his disciples observed that the Pharisees often took offence at Jesus' teaching.
The Pharisees taught that practices like the ritual handwashing before meals were very important; that those who did the handwashing ritual were spiritually clean, and those who did not were not. And the Pharisees had previously noticed that Jesus' disciples did not always do the ritual washing.
But Jesus sees things differently. To him it is not whether we do the washing rituals or whether we eat specific things that make us spiritually clean or unclean, it is what is in our hearts that matters. It is out of the evil of our hearts that we say, think and do evil things; murder, adultery, fornication, theft, false witness, slander... the list is endless.
Ritual, ceremony and tradition are not without worth, but on their own they do neither make us spiritually clean or unclean. It is our hearts that matter most, so let us give special attention to them.
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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