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JANUARY
2021
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3rd January, 2nd Sunday in Christmastime
Readings
(Year B): 1st; Ecclesiasticus 24:1-2.8-12. Psalm; 147. 2nd;
Ephesians 1:3-6.15-18. Gospel; John
1:1-5.9-14
read
homily pdf
and  listen mp3 (12.42
mins)
If
isolating at home listen to
5pm Vigil Mass (edit 38
mins)
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Sunday 10th
January, Baptism of the Lord
Readings (Year B):
1st; Isaiah 55:1-11 Psalm; Isaiah 12. 2nd; 1 John 5:1-9
Gospel; Mark 1:7-11
read
homily pdf
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17th
January, 2nd Sunday in ordinary time
Readings (Year B): 1st: 1 Samuel
3:3-10. 19. Psalm: 39. 2nd: 1 Corinthians 6:13-15. 17-20.
Gospel: John 1:35-42.
Read
short homily for Mass during Covid-19 3rd lockdown
restrictions and the long version for reading online
(pdf)
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24th
January, 3rd Sunday in ordinary
time
Readings (Year B):
1st: Jonah 3:1-5. 10. Psalm: 24. 2nd: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31.
Gospel: Mark 1:14-20.
read
homily pdf
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External link: Homily by
Bishop Robert Barron on offering up
suffering - given at a Mass for Hospital Workers and First
Responders - Jan 12, 2021
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From our library: (in the
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18-25th Jan), The CTIPA
Christian Unity Service, with Choral Evening Prayer, in our Parish
church on 22nd Jan 2012. Preacher: The Bishop of Truro, Tim
Thornton; 'if we take prayer seriously, will the process of
prayer allow the possibility of change ... structural
unity, working together.'  listen or download mp3 audio (16:20
mins)
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31st
January, 4th Sunday in
ordinary time. Readings (Year B):
1st: Deuteronomy 18:15-20. Psalm: 94. 2nd: 1 Corinthians 7:32-35.
Gospel: Mark 1:21-28. read
homily pdf
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FEBRUARY
2021
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7th
February, 5th Sunday in
ordinary time
Readings (Year B):
1st: Job 7:1-4. 6-7. Psalm: 146. 2nd: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19. 22-23.
Gospel: Mark 1:29-3
read
homily pdf
- & if isolating at home, listen
to 11am Sunday Mass (Mass
begins at 4:15mins after music, edit 42mins)
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14th
February, 6th Sunday in
ordinary time
Readings (Year B):
1st: Leviticus 13:1-2. 44-46. Psalm 31. 2nd: 1 Corinthians
10:31-11:1. Gospel: Mark 1:40-45
read
homily pdf
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Article:
Why did Jesus touch the leper, by Origen of Alexandria (185-254
AD): "And why did [Jesus] touch him, since the law forbade the
touching of a leper? He touched him to show that 'all things are
clean to the clean' (Titus 1:15). Because the filth that is in one
person does not adhere to others, nor does external uncleanness
defile the clean of heart. So he touches him in his untouchability,
that he might instruct us in humility; that he might teach us that
we should despise no one, or abhor them, or regard them as
pitiable, because of some wound of their body or some blemish for
which they might be called to render an account... So, stretching
forth his hand to touch, the leprosy immediately departs. The hand
of the Lord is found to have touched not a leper, but a body made
clean! Let us consider here, beloved, if there be anyone here that
has the taint of leprosy in his soul, or the contamination of guilt
in his heart? If he has, instantly adoring God, let him say: 'Lord,
if you will, you can make me clean.'" (from Fragments on Matthew
2.2-3)
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A
meditation on ‘The Green
Cross’ for Lent 2021, by Fr. David Annear ~ Lent resources
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21st
February, 1st Sunday in
Lent
Readings (Year B):
1st: Genesis 9:8-15. 44-46. Psalm 24. 2nd: 1 Peter 3:18-22.
Gospel: Mark 1:12-15
read
homily pdf
if
isolating listen to 21st Feb Sunday Mass (edit 37
mins)
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28th
February, 2nd Sunday in
Lent
Readings (Year B):
1st: Genesis 22:1-2. 9-13. 15-18. Psalm: 115. 2nd: Romans 8:31-34.
Gospel: Mark 9:2-10
read
homily pdf
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MARCH
2021
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7th
March, 3rd Sunday in
Lent
Readings (Year B):
1st: Exodus 20:1-17. 9-13. 15-18. Psalm: 18. 2nd: 1 Corinthians
1:22-25. Gospel: John 2:13-25
read
homily pdf
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14th
March, 4th (Laetare) Sunday
in Lent
Readings (Year B):
1st: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16. 19-23. Psalm 136. 2nd: Ephesians
2:4-10. Gospel: John 3:14-21
read
homily pdf
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21st
March, 5th Sunday in
Lent
Readings (Year B):
1st: Jeremiah 31:31-34. Psalm 50. 2nd: Hebrews 5:7-9.
Gospel: John 12:20-33
read
homily pdf
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28th
March, Palm Sunday of the Passion
of The Lord
Readings (Year B):
1st: Isaiah 50:4-7. Psalm 21. 2nd: Philippians 2:6-11.
Gospel: Mark 14:1-15:47 The passion of our Lord Jesus Christ
according to Mark
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homily pdf
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Music for the Triduum during
Covid-19 restrictions on singing, from choir and musicians at our
church.
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APRIL
2021
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11th April
2021 Divine Mercy Sunday 2nd of
Easter
Readings (Year B):
1st: Acts 4:32-35. Psalm 117. 2nd: 1 John 5:1-6. Gospel:
John 20:19-31. read
homily pdf
(referenced
in homily: I know
that my Redeemer liveth, Aria from Handel's Messiah, sung by
Dame Isobel Baillie. In a 1979 interview
she spoke of singing the work with conviction (faith) never as a
concert)
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18th April
2021 3rd Sunday of
Easter
Readings (Year B):
1st: Acts 3:13-15. 17-19. Psalm 4. 2nd: 1 John 2:1-5.
Gospel: Luke 24:35-48.
read
homily pdf
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From our Homily Library: Divine Mercy
Sunday pm devotions (2013) - Fr. Louis Rieunier
click
here (7:02 mins)
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From our audio
library: Readings from 2013 pm service of devotions. The
full afternoon service included, Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet,
Eucharistic Adoration, Benediction, Veneration,
Reconciliation. Parish readers and Fr. Louis Rieunier click
here .... service edited to 22:43 mins ... (more
Divine Mercy Sunday ~ prayers
download) |
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25th April
2021 4th Sunday of
Easter. Readings (Year B):
1st: Acts 4:8-12. Psalm 117. 2nd: 1 John 3:1-2. Gospel: John
10:11-18.
read
homily pdf
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MAY
2021
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2nd May
2021 5th Sunday of
Easter
Readings (Year B):
1st: Acts 9:26-31. Psalm 21. 2nd: 1 John 3:18-24. Gospel:
John 15:1-8. read
homily pdf
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9th May
2021 6th Sunday of
Easter
Readings (Year B):
1st: Acts 10:25-26. 34-35. 44-48. Psalm 97. 2nd: 1 John 4:7-10.
Gospel: John 15:9-17. read
homily pdf
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External link:
How to Know
Christ Is Alive in You - Bishop Barron’s Sermon for 5th
Sunday of Easter (more on his 'WoF' YouTube
channel)
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23rd May 2021
Bishop
Mark's Pentecost Sunday Pastoral Letter: video or
read pdf.
This weekend we have a Pastoral
Letter from Bishop Mark. Referring to the G7 at Carbis Bay in June,
one theme is the Environment which encourages us to pray with the
Psalmist for this Pentecost Sunday:
‘Send forth your Spirit O Lord, and renew the face of the
earth.’
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30th May 2021
Trinity Sunday
Readings (Year B): 1st: Deuteronomy 4:32-34. 39-40.
Psalm: 32. 2nd: Romans 8:14-17. Gospel: Matthew
28:16-20
read
homily pdf
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JUNE
2021
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6th June 2021
Corpus Christi
Readings (Year B):
1st: Exodus 24:3-8. Psalm: 115. 2nd: Hebrews 9:11-15.
Gospel: Mark 14:12-16. 22-26.
read
homily pdf
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13th June 2021
11th Sunday ordinary time
Readings (Year B):
1st: Ezekiel 17:22-24. Psalm: 91. 2nd: 2 Cor 5:6-10. Gospel:
Mark 4:26-34.
read
homily pdf
listen to recording at 5pm vigil mass
mp3 10:36 mins, apologies for noise due to a
microphone failure
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20th June 2021
12th Sunday ordinary time
Readings (Year B):
1st: Job 38:1. 8-11. Psalm: 106. 2nd: 2 Corinthians 5:14-17.
Gospel: Mark 4:35-41.
read
homily pdf
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 27th June 2021
13th Sunday ordinary time
Readings (Year B):
1st: Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24. Psalm: 29. 2nd: 2 Corinthians 8:7. 9.
13-15. Gospel: Mark 5:21-43.
read
homily pdf
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29th June 2021
SS Peter & Paul
1st reading: Acts
12:1-11. Psalm: 33(34):2-9. 2nd reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8,17-18.
Gospel: Mt 16:13-19 ‘You are Peter and on this rock I will
build my Church’.
read
homily pdf
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JULY
2021
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4th July 2021 -
14th Sunday ordinary time
Readings (Year B):
1st: Ezekiel 2:2-5. Psalm: 122. 2nd: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10.
Gospel: Mark 6:1-6.
read
homily pdf
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11th July 2021
as Fr. Philip was away, a previous homily for 15th Sunday OT
year B from our 2015 audio library
Readings: Amos 7:12-15 &
Ephesians 1:3-14 - Gospel: Mark 6:7-13 "Jesus summoned
the twelve and began to send them out"
Listen (3.33MB MP3 - 9:40
mins. 2015)
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From our library:
Reflection for Fifteenth Sunday in ordinary time Year B:
Jesus sent out the Twelve to preach the Good News of the Kingdom of
God and to bring healing to those who were suffering – in other
words, to enhance the lives of others. Sometimes we may find
ourselves having doubts as to whether we are on the 'right track'
in our Christian discipleship. We may occasionally ask ourselves,
“Am I, or am I not, doing God’s will, and living as he wants me
to?” It can be all too easy to confuse what we want with
what God wants - a golden opportunity for the devil to step in and
muddy the proverbial waters.
The scriptures provide
essential guidelines by which we can check whether we are truly on
the 'right track', or merely going off on our own sweet way. One
important measuring rod is that saying of Jesus, “By their
fruits you shall know them.” The most important of these fruits
is love. We read in the first letter of St John, “He who
says he is in the light and hates his brother (or sister) is in the
darkness still…” It is interesting that St John uses this
particular word, “brother”; it brings home to us very powerfully
that the Church is a family, and in that family (as in all
other families), everyone has an important part to play. If any
individual is difficult, or quarrelsome, or not regular in
attendance, the whole family is the poorer for
it.
“By their fruits you shall know
them.” St Paul very kindly lists the kind of fruits for which we
should be known: “But I say, walk by the Spirit, ....the fruit
of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no
law.… And let us not grow weary in welldoing, for in due season we
shall reap, if we do not lose heart. So then, as we have
opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who
are of the household of faith.” (Selections from Galatians
chapter 5).
It is clear that we should all
strive to produce good fruit in that way in our daily lives. To do
so is very much to our benefit, the benefit of those around us, and
the benefit of the family of the Church, the 'household of faith.'
This is one very effective way of evangelising – arguably the most
effective and fruitful way. ~ Fr John Gilbert
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as Fr.
Philip was away, a previous homily by
him at 11am Mass for 16th
Sunday OT year B from our 2015 audio library.
Listen
(3.20Mb MP3 - 9:18 mins. 2015)
Readings: Jeremiah
23:1-6 & Ephesians 2:13-18 - Gospel: Mark
6:30-34 "They were like sheep without a shepherd"
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also
from our 2015 library for 16th Sunday OT
year B, Homily at 9am Mass by
Fr. Jon Bielawski (visiting from
Falmouth).
Listen (2.76Mb MP3 - 8:02 mins.
2015) 'The generous response of
Jesus'
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“The Lord invites us to cast the net
afresh and to reach out to others. If we do not know how to do it,
then love will show us the way.” ~ Bishop Mark
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25th July 2021 -
17th Sunday ordinary time
Readings (Year B):
1st: 2 Kings 4:42-44. Psalm: 144. 2nd: Ephesians 4:1-6. Gospel:
John 6:1-15.
read
homily pdf
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AUGUST
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1st August 2021 -
18th Sunday ordinary time
Readings (Year B):
1st: Exodus 16:2-4. 12-15. Psalm: 77. 2nd: Ephesians 4:17. 20-24.
Gospel: John 6:24-35.
read
homily pdf
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8th August 2021 -
19th Sunday ordinary time
Readings (Year B):
1st: 1 Kings 19:4-8. Psalm: 33. 2nd: Ephesians 4:30-5:2.
Gospel: John 6:41-51.
read
homily pdf
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15th August 2021
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Readings: 1st:
Apocalypse 11:19. 12:1-6. 10. Psalm: 44. 2nd: 1 Corinthians
15:20-26. Gospel: Luke 1:39-56.
read
homily pdf
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22nd August
2021 - 21st Sunday ordinary time
Readings (Year B):
1st: Joshua 24:1-2. 15-18. Psalm: 33. 2nd: Ephesians 5:21-32.
Gospel: John 6:60-69.
read
homily pdf
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29th August 2021
- 22nd Sunday ordinary
time
Readings (Year B):
1st: Deuteronomy 4:1-2. 6-8. Psalm: 14. 2nd: James 1:17-18. 21-22.
27. Gospel: Mark 7:1-8. 14-15. 21-23.
read
homily pdf
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SEPTEMBER
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No homily for
5th September as Fr. Philip was away. Visit our audio
library for 2015 - for a previous 23rd Sunday OT homily
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12th September
2021- 24th Sunday ordinary time
Readings (Year B):
1st: Isaiah 50:5-9. Psalm: 114. 2nd: James 2:14-18. Gospel:
Mark 8:27-35.
read
homily pdf
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19th September 2021
- 25th Sunday ordinary time
Readings (Year B):
1st: Wisdom 2:12. 17-20. Psalm: 53. 2nd: James 3:16–4:3.
Gospel: Mark 9:30-37.
read
homily pdf
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26th September 2021
- 26th Sunday ordinary time
Readings (Year B):
1st: Numbers 11:25-29 Psalm: 18. 2nd: James 5:1-6. Gospel:
Mark 9:38-43. 45. 47-48.
read
homily pdf
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OCTOBER
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3rd October 2021
- 27th Sunday ordinary time
Readings (Year B):
1st: Genesis 2:18-24 Psalm: 127. 2nd: Hebrews 2:9-11.
Gospel: Mark 10:2-16.
read
homily pdf
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10th October 2021
- 28th Sunday ordinary time
Readings (Year B):
1st: Wisdom 7:7-11 Psalm: 89. 2nd: Hebrews 4:12-13. Gospel:
Mark 10:17-30.
read
homily pdf
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17th October 2021
- 29th Sunday ordinary time
Readings (Year B):
1st: Isaiah 53:10-11 Psalm: 32. 2nd: Hebrews 4:14-16.
Gospel: Mark 10.35-45.
read
homily pdf
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24th October 2021
- 30th Sunday ordinary time
Readings (Year B):
1st: Jeremiah 31:7-9 Psalm: 125. 2nd: Hebrews 5:1-6. Gospel:
Mark 10:46-52.
read
homily pdf
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31st October 2021
- All Saints
Readings: 1st:
Apocalypse 7:2-4,9-14 Psalm: 23(24):1-6. 2nd: 1 John 3:1-3.
Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12.
read
homily pdf
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Following Jesus, the Light of the
world
Fr. David's
meditation, inspired by our Rosary Windows and the Mysteries of
Light. (see above for his previous meditation)
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NOVEMBER
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7th November 2021
- 32nd Sunday ordinary time
Readings (Year B):
1st: 1 Kings 17:10-16. Psalm: 145. 2nd: Hebrews 9:24-28.
Gospel: Mark 12:38-44.
read
homily pdf
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14th November 2021
- 33rd Sunday ordinary time
Readings (Year B):
1st: Daniel 12:1-3. Psalm: 15. 2nd: Hebrews 10:11-14. 18.
Gospel: Mark 13:24-32.
read
homily pdf
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21st November 2021
- Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the
Universe
Readings (Year B):
1st: Daniel 7:13-14. Psalm: 92. 2nd: Apocalypse 1:5-8.
Gospel: John 18:33-37.
read
homily pdf
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external link to watch Bishop Robert
Barron’s Sunday Sermon for Nov 21st 2021: Is Jesus the King
of your life?
"Friends, this Feast of Christ the
King encapsulates what the Christian life is all about. All the
other celebrations of the year are leading us to this conclusion,
and on this last Sunday of the liturgical year, we are asked the
question: Is Christ the King of your life?"
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external link: watch 'Libera'
sing: "How shall I
sing" (that Majesty) at Basilica of National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception, Washington DC, USA
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Listen to
previous 'Liturgy
Year B homilies by Fr. Philip and others, in our audio
library
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ADVENT - Year C -
Luke
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28th November 2021
- 1st Sunday of Advent
Readings (Year C):
1st: Jeremiah 33:14-16. Psalm: 24. 2nd: 1 Thessalonians 3:12 – 4:2.
Gospel: Luke 21:25-28. 34-36.
read
homily pdf
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From our
Library: 1st of Advent 2012 (year C)
'Watch
yourselves'.... 'Stay awake, praying at all
times'...
Homily
by Fr. Louis Rieunier click to
listen or download mp3 audio file
(6.31mins)
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external
link: watch Bishop Robert Barron’s Sunday Sermon for 1st Sunday of
Advent 2021 'Look Back, Look Around, Look Forward'. ~ "Friends,
many years ago, in the context of a high school religion class, a
very wise Benedictine nun gave me a template for understanding
Advent that I’ve never forgotten. It is simply that Advent calls to
mind three “comings” of Christ: the first in history, the second
now, and the third at the end of time. Meditating upon each of
these is a helpful preparation for the holy season upon which we
are embarking." |
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external
links: Watch Bishop Robert Barron sermon videos: The Spirituality
of Advent and Advent
God's Holy Mountain - Friends, as we begin the Advent season,
here are some reflections on the second chapter of the prophet
Isaiah. The Church proposes his great image of God’s holy mountain
as a spiritual challenge and point of meditation. |
DECEMBER
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5th December 2021
- 2nd Sunday of Advent
Readings (Year C):
1st: Baruch 5:1-9. Psalm: 125. 2nd: Philippians 1:3-6. 8-11.
Gospel: Luke 3:1-6.
read
homily pdf
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Recording from our homily
library: 2nd of Advent
2012 year C: Homily by Fr. Philip
Dyson click to listen
(9.48mins)
John the Baptist's call to prepare
the way of the Lord is urgent, full of joy and excitement as well
as concern about readiness to face the glory of God. Amid the
business of our lives let us prepare for the coming of the Lord who
brings justice, wholeness and right relationship with
God.
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external
links: 1. Watch Bishop Robert Barron's sermon video Dec 2nd
2021: Three Comings of
Christ prepare us for Advent - Friends, many years ago, in the
context of a high school religion class, a very wise Benedictine
nun gave me a template for understanding Advent that I’ve never
forgotten. It is simply that Advent calls to mind three “comings”
of Christ: the first in history, the second now, and the third at
the end of time. Meditating upon each of these is a helpful
preparation for the holy season upon which we are embarking. ~
2. Watch Bishop Robert Barron's Sunday Sermon Dec 5th 2021:
The Historical
Reality of Jesus |
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12th December 2021
3rd Sunday of Advent - Gaudete - Rejoice
Readings (Year C): 1st: Zephaniah 3:14-18. Psalm: Isaiah
12:2-6. 2nd: Philippians 4:4-7. Gospel: Luke
3:10-18.
read
homily pdf
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Recording
from our Homily library - 3rd
Sunday Advent 2012 Year C:
Homily by Fr. Louis
Rieunier click to
listen (8.14mins)
Gospel - Luke 3:10-18 John "preached good news to the people"
(3:17). John's baptism was for repentance, "He (Jesus) will baptize
you with the Holy Spirit and with fire"
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Gaudete Sunday is from the Latin of the entrance
antiphon, Rejoice in the Lord always,
again I say rejoice. Indeed the Lord is near.
The readings remind us of God's faithfulness in
fulfilling his promises & emphasize that the coming of Jesus is
Good News to hope and believe in. God is really the source of joy
and we can pass that joy to others. St Paul encourages the people
of Philippi to look past their conflicts and troubles and rejoice
because the Lord is near.
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external link: Watch Bishop
Robert Barron's sermon video Dec 12th 2021: Have You
Found Joy? - Friends, on this Gaudete Sunday, we are called to
rejoice! Detach yourself from the anxieties of the world and live
in the peace and joy of Christ. (14m19s)
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19th December
2021 - 4th Sunday of
Advent
Readings (Year C): 1st: Micah 5:1-4. Psalm: 79. 2nd:
Hebrews 10:5-10. Gospel: Luke 1:39-45.
read
homily pdf
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From our Homily Library: 4th Sunday of Advent
2009 Year C
Homily
by Fr. Philip Dyson click to listen (11:10 mins)
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