Author Archives: John McKenna

Light In The Darkness

Posted on January 9, 2016 by John McKenna

LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS For Christians, ‘The Epiphany’ is synonymous with light. The light of that star guided the wise foreigners in their search for Jesus Christ. In a sky full of stars they could evidently identify that star with … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2015

Posted on December 31, 2015 by John McKenna

The Meaning of the Advent Wreath Most Advent wreaths use three colors – purple, pink, and white. However, some may use blue in place of the purple. 1st CANDLE – (purple) THE PROPHECY CANDLE or CANDLE OF HOPE – We can have hope because God is … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2015

Posted on December 26, 2015 by John McKenna

December 19th – December 25th Christmas Masses Christmas Eve        8.30pm  (Thursday) Christmas Day      10.00am   Boxing Day             10.00am  (Please note….there will be no evening Mass on Boxing Day)

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A Blessed Harmony

Posted on December 24, 2015 by John McKenna

4th Sunday of Advent (20.12.15) A Blessed Harmony Marital harmony is not a headline maker in the way that, sadly, marital disharmony is. Such negativity reflects, again sadly, the state of this and other western nations. Affluence does not automatically … Continue reading →

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Christ the King

Posted on November 28, 2015 by John McKenna

The liturgical Feast of Christ the King gives our celebration an especially significant background, outlined and illuminated by the Biblical Readings. We find ourselves as it were facing an imposing fresco with three great scenes: at the centre, the Crucifixion … Continue reading →

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MONARCHY REDEFINED

Posted on November 28, 2015 by John McKenna

MONARCHY REDEFINED Queen Elizabeth ll is now the longest reigning monarch in British history. Who knows what British monarchical continuity there may or may not be when the present Queen is called by the King of Kings? Our concept of … Continue reading →

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Messianic Bible

Posted on November 21, 2015 by John McKenna

Messianic Bible can be found here http://free.messianicbible.com/about-our-bible/  This is the helpful site I mentioned at the prayer meeting.  

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