Sunday 25th March
2001
The Annunciation of The Lord
Fr.
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Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
- 'You are to conceive and bear a son' ...
“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.”
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parishioners: – The Annunciation of the Lord) – Most Marian-centred Gospel of all – David [1st reading] leads to expectation of the Messiah – God speaks through prophet Nathan – God is the powerful Lord God of David’s people – does the Millennium Dome make a change in the nation? – Mary’s collaboration with God willingly and openly points the way for us – God came to save us but not to make life easy for us – No need to own power, have the body beautiful - just open up to the will of God – be vehicles for others’ faith in God – positive affirmation of others – speaking the truth in love [Paul] – Within our parish being a temple of God’s Holy Spirit.
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