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Dear Friends, The four weeks of Advent, so full of hope and expectation, have now come to an end as we light the fifth candle on the Advent wreath. Today we celebrate the coming into the world of time the eternal Word of God made flesh. To those who accept him ‘he gave power to become children of God’. This is the very heart of the mystery that we celebrate at Christmas. We … [Read more...] about Newsletter 25.12.16.

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.