17th December. Tuesday in the 3rd Week of Advent
Of David’s Royal Blood
16th December. Monday in the 3rd Week of Advent
Facing our truth
Presider’s Page for 3 Advent (15 December)
Traditionally, this Sunday is called Gaudete Sunday, which means ‘a day for rejoicing’. Advent is more than half over, and the day of the Lord’s coming is nearer. We worship God who promises us joy without end.
15th December: Third Sunday of Advent
Sure of salvation, yet able to patiently wait
13th December. Friday in the 2nd Week of Advent
Different strokes for different folks
12th December. Thursday in the 2nd Week of Advent
The baptist’s question to Jesus
10th December. Tuesday in the 2nd Week of Advent
The Seeking Shepherd
Bidding Prayers for Immaculate Conception (9 December)
Catholics gather today to celebrate the beginning of the life of Mary the Mother of Jesus, free from sin from the moment she was conceived.
9th December. The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Background to the Feast
Presider’s Page for 2nd Sunday of Advent (8 December)
John the Baptist is the focus of the Gospel reading on the Second Sunday of Advent each year. His words challenge and inspire. We worship God who uses many messengers to call us from darkness to light.
8th December, 2013: 2nd Sunday of Advent
Preparing the way of the Lord
7th December, 2013. Saturday in the 1st Week of Advent
Go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel
6th December, 2013. Friday in the 1st Week of Advent
They will stand in awe of the God of Israel
5th December, 2013. Thursday in the 1st Week of Advent
Like a house that is built on rock
4th December, 2013. Wednesday in the 1st Week of Advent
Then Lord God will wipe away the tears from all faces
3rd December, 2013. Tuesday in the 1st Week of Advent
The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him
2nd December, 2013. Monday in the 1st Week of Advent
Beating swords into ploughshares.
Presider’s Page for 1st Sunday of Advent (1 December)
The season of Advent begins today. During the next 24 days we will look forward in hope. We will watch for the end times, when Christ will come in glory — Christ whose birthday we will celebrate very soon.