Today we begin the Season of Advent, a time that the Church describes as ... a period for devout and joyful expectation. Sacred Congregation of Rites, General Norms for the Liturgical Year and the Calendar, n 39 Advent’s character is twofold. Firstly, it is a time when we direct our hearts and minds to the … Continue reading Expressing our Devout and Joyful Expectation
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Carmel Bulletin, 16 December 2018 A short liturgical season such as Advent can be easily lost in Australia amidst the pre-Christmas hype and end-of-year rush to the summer holidays. As such, its symbols, prayers and music can help us to hold on to this time of joyful expectation. For many people, there is nothing more … Continue reading The Advent Wreath
Carmel Bulletin, 23 November 2014 The Liturgy Committee met last month. Formation workshops have been completed over the past month for three ministries: the Ministry of the Word, the Extraordinary Ministry of Holy Communion and those who prepare and present the digital presentations use at Mass. Ministers will be commissioned on the First Sunday of Advent. … Continue reading Liturgy Committee Meeting Report
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