Month: December 2012

Reflection – Feast of the Holy Family

On Christmas day we celebrated the birth of Christ which helps us to see the infinite goodness of God and his closeness to us. This Sunday while still within the Octave of Christmas, the Church celebrates another important feast, that…

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Beidh sibh in bhur bhfinnéithe ormsa

Patrick Muldoon Fiú go raibh an Eaglais Chaitliceach i gconaí bainteach le misean agus soiscéalaíocht, níor baineadh mórán úsáid as an téarma ‘soiscéalaíocht’ anuas trí ré na staire mar gheall ar an nasc leis an traidisiún Protastúnach. Ach pléadh an…

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Reflection – Fourth Sunday of Advent

We often remember birthdays. They are occasions of great joy and celebration when we spend quality time with those closest to us. There is great excitement from the time we receive an invitation to the day itself. But birthdays always…

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Advent reflection on Reconciliation

As we wait in joyful anticipation of Christ’s coming, going to confession during Advent gives us an opportunity to truly prepare the way to welcome the king of kings into our hearts this Christmas. God loves each of us unconditionally…

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Reflection – Third Sunday of Advent

At Mass today on the third Sunday of Advent the rose coloured candle is illuminated on our Advent wreath and the priest wears rose vestments. The change of colour and the joyful message of the liturgy indicate that the coming…

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