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 “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” On this, the Sunday within the Octave of Christmas, we honour the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.  In honouring them, we also honour all families, big or small.  And in honouring all families, we honour the family of God, the Church.The Holy Family, as the name suggests, is presented as the ideal … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 31.12.23

“Joy is the serious business of Heaven.”The third Sunday of Advent is called “Gaudete Sunday”. The common theme of the day’s Scripture readings is one of joy and encouragement.  The readings urge us to make the preparations required of us as we await the rebirth of Jesus in our hearts and lives.  Holy Scripture reminds us that the coming of Jesus, past, … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 16.12.2023

“The Church has water and tears, the water of baptism and the tears of repentance.” Homecoming is the central theme of the Scripture readings for the Second Sunday of Advent.  All three readings focus on the absolute necessity of our getting ready for Christ’s “Homecoming” into our hearts and lives by true repentance, reparation, prayer and the renewal of our lives.They … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 10.12.23

Jesus: The Hope of the WorldToday we will enter into the Season of Advent. ‘Advent’ comes from the Latin word meaning ‘coming’ or ‘arrival’. This is the time when we look forward to the birth of Jesus in that manger in Bethlehem. Let us use this time of Advent wisely, preparing for the mystery of the incarnation: Christmas.The common theme of today’s readings is that vigilant … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 03.12.23