I received the following email from a young man in Goa. Are you able to give him the advice he is looking for? If so, send me an email and I’ll put you in touch.

Thanks, Fr Ed.

“hello Fr.Ed,
I came across your email through European Parish of Luxembourg website. My name is Daryl Colaco, I am 29 years male from Goa, India. I am Catholic (RC), I belong to cortalim parish and my church is St.Philip and St .James.

I am about to get Portuguese citizenship as my province Goa in India was a former Portuguese colony. I hold a masters degree in accounts, have worked in India as well gulf and am writing to you as I have plans to relocate to EU with my new citizenship.
I have been in contact with a Luxembourg native through web search, whom I intend to rent out initially, but I would like to know from you how is the job market in Luxembourg? is it possible to get a job if you are fluent in English and have some basic knowledge of French.
Please let me know your thoughts.”

Archbishop Hollerich is leading a group of 100 young people to Northern Thailand in August/September this year to experience life with the Karen people of the region. The trip promises to be interesting and challenging. The dates proposed are from 19 August to 05 September. Details can be found in the brochure here. If you think you might wish to be included on this trip, please register your interest as soon as possible. A provisional list is being drawn up on Friday of this week (24 January).

This evening, Monday 21 January, we have our bible study to celebrate the week of Christian Unity. Details about the theme, agreed between the World Council of Churches and the Catholic Church can be found here:  The theme is ‘Has Christ been divided?’ Come along this evening, 34 rue des Capucins, to air your feelings on this…

Archbishop Hollerich has invited all young people who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation in the course of the past year to a special Youth Mass at Sacré Coeur this Friday, 17 January, at 19:00. A copy of the invitation may be found here. Fr Ed

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord year A. 

First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-4. 6-7 Isaiah’s prophecy of the blessings the Messiah will bring.

Second Reading: Acts 10:34-38 God does not have favourites

Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17 Jesus is baptised in the Jordan by John, and the voice from heaven affirms him as Son and beloved.

Music (Sunday)