Author: Patrick Muldoon

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…

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…

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…

Today the Church celebrates the second Sunday of Advent. The readings at Mass invite us to take time to reflect and prepare the way for the coming of Christ, opening our hearts to encounter the loving presence of Jesus which…

This Sunday the Church begins a new liturgical year as we enter the season of Advent. The word ‘Advent’  is taken from the Latin word ‘adventus’, which means ‘coming’; reminding us that at this time every year, we focus upon…