Author Archives: John McKenna
Feast of the Holy Family (28.12.14)
Feast of the Holy Family (28.12.14) The Crucible That Is The Family The Feast of the Holy Family, commemorating the home life of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, is celebrated on the Sunday within the octave of Christmas. This year it … Continue reading
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Advent 2014
Advent: Awaiting God’s Justice. Advent watchfulness means living in God’s presence and according to his criteria in order to prepare a worthy dwelling-place for the promised Saviour Pope Benedict XVI The Grandeur of Joseph. In the world in which Mary and … Continue reading
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Glory to God in the highest
At the end of the Christmas Gospel, we are told that a great heavenly host of angels praised God and said: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased!” (Lk 2:14). … Continue reading
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2nd Sunday of Advent (07.12.14) Did You Hear What I Mean?
2nd Sunday of Advent (07.12.14) Did You Hear What I Mean? Words are one of humanity’s basic tools of communication. People may sometimes use them excessively and not infrequently inappropriately. Returning to the UK after a lengthy absence, people are … Continue reading
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1st Sunday of Advent (30.11.14) Watchful Humans
1st Sunday of Advent (30.11.14) Watchful Humans http://www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk Efficient though radar, satellites, CCTV and flying drones may be, they cannot replace the human, professional ‘watchman’ or ‘doorkeeper’ because they have no soul. A dedicated watchman’s ability to be alert, hour and … Continue reading
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Advent: Awaiting God’s Justice
Advent: Awaiting God’s Justice Pope Benedict XVI Advent watchfulness means living in God’s presence and according to his criteria in order to prepare a worthy dwelling-place for the promised Saviour On Wednesday, 19 December 2007, at the General Audience in … Continue reading
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Ordinary Time
Ordinary Time Apart from those seasons having their own distinctive character, thirty-three or thirty-four weeks remain in the yearly cycle that do not celebrate a specific aspect of the mystery of Christ. Rather, especially on the Sundays, they are devoted … Continue reading
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