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Jesus: The Hope of the WorldToday we will enter into the Season of Advent. ‘Advent’ comes from the Latin word meaning ‘coming’ or ‘arrival’. This is the time when we look forward to the birth of Jesus in that manger in Bethlehem. Let us use this time of Advent wisely, preparing for the mystery of the incarnation: Christmas.The common theme of today’s readings is that vigilant … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 03.12.23

“It is Christ you serve.  It is Christ you are”. The readings for the Solemnity of Christ the King, Year A, tell us that the kingship of Christ is one of a caring master who longs for us to live together in harmony in his kingdom.  The first reading tells of the Lord gathering in his flock and tending to them.  The second reading reminds us that everything is … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 26.11.23

“Every story has an end but in life every end is a new beginning.” This penultimate Sunday of the liturgical year reminds us not only of the end of the liturgical year but also of the end of all things and of the preparations we need to make to reach Heaven.  The main theme of the three readings is an invitation to live in such a way that we make the best use of the … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 19.11.23

Dear Friends, “The shortest life is the best if it leads us to the eternal life.” This Sunday’s readings bring the usual warnings about preparation for the end of our own world, the end of our own time, and our passage to another world. They tell us that a searching, watching, and growing heart is essential for a lively, dynamic Faith in God. They ask us whether we are … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 12.11.23

"Every ambitious man is a captive and every covetous one is a pauper." The readings for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, year A, are a call to humility and holiness. Our divine Lord warned his disciples, and through them all of us, to avoid that harmful vice of pride. It should not be hard for any true Christian to avoid this vice. We know that every material and … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 05.11.23