December, 2011
Dec
18
Fourth Sunday of Advent
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The Church: As we turn to God for inspiration and courage, pray that we may face the needs of our world; that the Church, through the dedicated lives of her members and openness to others, God’s love may be shown to our world. Within Holy Mother Church we pray for ... Continue
Dec
18
Fourth Sunday of Advent
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A Reading from the second book of Samuel 7:1-5,8-11,16
Once David had settled into his house and the Lord had given him rest from all the enemies surrounding him, the king said to the prophet Nathan, ‘Look, I am living in a house of cedar while the ark of God dwells ... Continue
Dec
11
Third Sunday of Advent
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“Be happy at all times; pray constantly; and for all things give thanks to God.”
Today is Gaudete Sunday, the Sunday in Advent on which the Church reminds us of the call to rejoice. “Be happy at all times,” says Paul in today’s second reading. We could however be forgiven for ... Continue
Dec
11
Third Sunday of Advent
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The Church: With trust in God’s faithfulness, we pray that we may reform our lives, taking in his breath of life for us; may we be generous and gracious in revealing his love for all people. Within Holy Mother Church we pray for Archbishops Rowan and John seeking to preserve ... Continue
Dec
11
Third Sunday of Advent
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A Reading from the book of Isaiah 61:1-2,10-11
The spirit of the Lord has been given to me,
for the Lord has anointed me.
He has sent me to bring good news to the poor,
to bind up hearts that are broken;
to proclaim liberty to captives,
freedom to those in prison;
to proclaim a year of ... Continue
Dec
4
Second Sunday of Advent
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“Prepare in the wilderness a way for the Lord.”
Over the Summer I re-read an amazing book – ‘The Worst Journey in the World’. It’s a book written by Apsley Cherry Garrard who was one of the survivors of Scott’s attempt to be the first person to reach the South Pole. ... Continue
Dec
4
Second Sunday of Advent
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The Church: Trusting in the loving kindness of God, we pay that good example we may prepare a way for the Lord in our daily lives; for all who preach in the wilderness of this world to who proclaim the Gospel, especially in countries where religious freedom is not tolerated. ... Continue
Dec
4
Second Sunday of Advent
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A reading from the book of Isaiah 40:1-5,9-11
‘Console my people, console them’
says your God.
‘Speak to the heart of Jerusalem
and call to her
that her time of service is ended,
that her sin is atoned for,
that she has received from the hand of the Lord
double punishment for all her crimes.’
A voice cries, ‘Prepare ... Continue
