Author Archives: John McKenna
Sacraments
In recent years in the Archdiocese of Liverpool, most Catholics have been baptised as babies, made their First Communion around age seven and been confirmed as teenagers. These three sacraments make up the process of belonging to the Church (called Christian … Continue reading
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Baptism Preparation Programme
At St Bede’s we welcome parents who wish to enrol their child for Baptism. The Baptism Group are here to support parents and families as they prepare to give their child the greatest gift, the Sacrament of Baptism. When children … Continue reading
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Confirmation
http://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/ Confirmation strengthens (“confirms”) the baptised soul. The bishop lays his hands on the one who is to be confirmed and pronounces the solemn words, “Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit”, anointing the forehead at the same … Continue reading
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January 2014 – Liturgical Calendar
January 2014 – Liturgical Calendar Day Date Celebration Rank Day Date Celebration Rank Wednesday 1 Mary, the Holy Mother of God (Octave of the Nativity) solemnity Thursday 2 Ss Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen,Bishops, Doctors of the Church memorial Friday … Continue reading
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Living With Frustration and Tension
Living With Frustration and Tension 2010-04-11 Among William Blake’s infamous Proverbs from Hell we find this one: Sooner murder an infant in its cradle than nurse unacted desires. There are subtle layers of meaning to this, but on the surface it speaks volumes, … Continue reading
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When what is precious is taken from you
When what is precious is taken from you 2009-06-28 Perhaps the reality that is hardest of all to accept in life is the unalterable fact that everything that is precious to us will, in some way, eventually be taken away. … Continue reading
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