Homily – Third Sunday of Advent, Year C
December 10, 2021 - by Brendan Reed
“A feeling of expectancy had come over the people….” …we have a similar feeling each year don’t we. We have the expectations of Christmas, of what it might…
Read more“A feeling of expectancy had come over the people….” …we have a similar feeling each year don’t we. We have the expectations of Christmas, of what it might…
Read moreThis weekend we celebrate the third Sunday of Advent and the Gospel reading continues with the ministry of John the Baptist. He is situated in the wilderness where people are…
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Faith Reflections Parish Priest
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Read moreLast week I reported on the Combined Parish Meeting held on Sunday, 17 October. Today I am able to report further on some of the feedback received from those who…
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