The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 27 December 2015   “I must be busy with my Father’s affairs.”   Introduction   What is a happy family? Today’s feast points to the values that allow us to live Jesus, Mary and Joseph.   Today’s Readings   First Reading: 1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28   Samuel’s […]

Fourth Sunday of Advent 20 December 2015   “The child in my womb leapt for joy.”   Introduction   Our salvation is near, he comes to meet us. Are we ready to greet him, to leap with joy at the sound of his coming?   Today’s Readings   First Reading: Micah: 5:1-4   A child […]

Third Sunday of Advent 13 December 2015   “The Lord your God is in you midst.”   Introduction   As the days now draw nearer to the celebration of our saviour’s birth, the scriptures call on us to rejoice that God is always close to us.   Today’s Readings   First Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-18   […]

Second Sunday of Advent 6 December 2015   “Take off your dress of sorrow and distress; put on the beauty of the glory of God.”   Introduction   Eagerness to receive the Good News is a strong theme in today’s liturgy. We gather to hear the proclamation of the Good News of Jesus Christ and […]