When we were baptised in Christ Jesus we were baptised in his death; in other words, when we were baptised we went into the tomb with him and joined him in death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the Father's glory, we too might live a new life. (Romans 6:3-4) In … Continue reading 1/2/08 – St. Paul Writes on Baptism
Liturgy Corner
Last week we celebrated the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. This officially brought to a close the season of Christmas, when we celebrated the incarnation; Christ's becoming one like us Our parish's celebration of Christmas required the assistance and hard work of many parishioners. My sincere thanks go to all of the liturgical … Continue reading 18/1/09 – One Season Ends, Another Begins
On this Fourth Sunday of Advent, four more symbols will be added to the Jesse Tree by the children. These recall the story of our ancestors in faith. They also recall the covenant between God and us, a covenant sealed through the fulfilment of God's promise of a Messiah. In Advent we prepare to celebrate … Continue reading 21/12/08 – The Jesse Tree (Week 4)
On this Third Sunday of Advent, four more symbols will be added to the Jesse Tree by the children. These recall the story of our ancestors in faith. They also recall the covenant between God and us, a covenant sealed through the fulfilment of God's promise of a Messiah. In Advent we prepare to celebrate … Continue reading 14/12/08 – The Jesse Tree (Week 3)
On this Second Sunday of Advent, four more symbols will be added to the Jesse Tree by the children. These recall the story of our ancestors in faith. They also recall the covenant between God and us, a covenant sealed through the fulfilment of God's promise of a Messiah. In Advent we prepare to celebrate … Continue reading 7/12/08 – The Jesse Tree (Week 2)
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