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Dear Friends, We often speak of the birth of a child as ‘a happy event’. But we are preparing for the birth of the Son of God, an event in which Joseph played a humble but indispensable part. This is the turning point in the story of our salvation. Journey in Faith. The next meeting for those who wish to learn about the Catholic faith will be on Sunday, 8th January at 5 … [Read more...] about Newsletter 18.12.16.

Dear Friends, The third Sunday of Advent is called ‘Gaudete’ Sunday because it has the theme of rejoicing, especially in today’s first reading. We too await with joy the coming of Christ at the end of the age but also in the yearly celebration of his birth at Christmas, the first coming. Journey in Faith. The next meeting for those who wish to learn about the Catholic … [Read more...] about Newsletter 11.12.16.

Dear Friends,   The third Sunday of Advent is called ‘Gaudete’ Sunday because it has the theme of rejoicing, especially in today’s first reading. We too await with joy the coming of Christ at the end of the age but also in the yearly celebration of his birth at Christmas, the first coming.   Journey in Faith. The next meeting for those who wish to learn about the … [Read more...] about Newsletter 11.12.16.

Dear Friends, Today we hear about John the Baptist, one of the great figures of Advent. He comes calling people to repentance but also announcing good news, that ‘the kingdom of God is close at hand’. He encourages his listeners to produce ‘the appropriate fruit’. It is because of faith that the lives of Christians are fruitful, not full of good works in order to earn entry … [Read more...] about Newsletter 04.12.16.

Dear Friends, Today we begin the beautiful season of Advent. It is a time when we relive the Old Testament prophecies which speak of the people’s waiting and longing for the coming of the Messiah. Let us resist the secular world’s anticipation of Christmas and savour all that this season of anticipation can give us. This means no carols until the first Mass of Christmas; … [Read more...] about Newsletter 27.11.16.