Advent – A time of Preparation
Wikipedia defines advent as “a Christian season of preparation for the Nativity of Christ at Christmas”. It is also the beginning of the liturgical year in our church’s calendar. It […]
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THE FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING
The readings for the Solemnity of Christ the King Year C focus on the kingship of Jesus Christ. A title that doesn’t refer to a status as we understand of […]
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TRUST IN GOD
As a young boy in Primary School, the last lesson each Friday involved us reading and reflecting on the forthcoming Sunday’s readings. This was followed by us each receiving three […]
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PRAYING FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY
The month of November is traditionally dedicated as praying for the poor souls in purgatory though in a particular way we did so earlier in the week on 2 November […]
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COUNCIL AND CHURCH
COUNCIL AND CHURCH Sixty years ago this month Pope John XXIII opened the Second Vatican Council (the exact day, 11 October, is now the memorial of St John XXIII). Sixty […]
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Mission Sunday
Today we celebrate Mission Sunday. It is a reminder that we are all missionaries. Just as the earliest disciples were called to follow Jesus and spread the Good News, so […]
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PRAYER
In this week’s Gospel, our Lord is teaching us “about the need to pray continually and never lose heart”. (Lk 18:1). In his talk about prayer, Bishop Robert Barron defines […]
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To Give Thanks
The readings for this Sunday’s lectionary remind us to focus on firstly God’s power to heal and also our right response is shaped by gratitude. The two readings from the […]