Reflection for the fourth Sunday of Advent
Reading: Luke 1: 26-38 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ‘Greetings, favoured one! The Lord is with you.’ But she was much perplexed by his … Continue reading Reflection for the fourth Sunday of Advent
Lectionary for the fourth Sunday of Advent
20 December 2020 Collect God our redeemer,who prepared the blessed Virgin Maryto be the mother of your Son:Grant that, as she looked for his coming as our saviour,so we may be ready to greet himwhen he comes again as our judge;who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen. Almighty God,Give us grace to cast away the … Continue reading Lectionary for the fourth Sunday of Advent
A pastoral letter from the Archbishops and Bishops of the Church of Ireland
2020 is a year which we will never forget. It is a year in which the gathering darkness sometimes seemed as though it might overcome the way we live. Darkened and deserted streets, shuttered up shops and businesses, even closed places of worship. Fears that our health services might be overwhelmed or that we might not have the resolve or the resilience to organise ourselves … Continue reading A pastoral letter from the Archbishops and Bishops of the Church of Ireland
The Service of Lessons and Carols
Dean Paul Bogle introduces the Service of Lessons and Carols, in which we hear the wondrous story of the birth of our saviour, Jesus Christ, told through scripture and song. The readings and prayers are read by pupils from St Patrick’s National School, Trim. Continue reading The Service of Lessons and Carols
Christmas services
This year, Christmas services will be held as follows: St Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim Christmas Eve, Thursday 24 December, at 5.30pm. Christmas Day, Friday 25 December, at 8.30am and 11.30am. To book your place, please text/call Jennifer McKenna on 086 401 8604. Anyone wishing to attend a Christmas service must book in advance to ensure that our services comply with the Government’s ‘Living with COVID-19’ guidance. … Continue reading Christmas services
Reflection for the third Sunday after Advent
Reading: Isaiah 61: 1-4, 8-11 The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort … Continue reading Reflection for the third Sunday after Advent
Lectionary for the third Sunday of Advent
13 December 2020 Collect O Lord Jesus Christ,who at your first coming sent your messengerto prepare your way before you:Grant that the ministers and stewards of your mysteriesmay likewise so prepare and make ready your wayby turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just,that at your second coming to judge the worldwe may be found an acceptable people in your sight;for … Continue reading Lectionary for the third Sunday of Advent
Reflection for the second Sunday of Advent
Reading: Isaiah 40:1-11 Comfort, o comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. A voice cries out: ‘In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our … Continue reading Reflection for the second Sunday of Advent
Lectionary for the second Sunday of Advent
6 December 2020 Collect Father in heaven,who sent your Son to redeem the worldand will send him again to be our judge:Give us grace so to imitate himin the humility and purity of his first comingthat when he comes again,we may be ready to greet him with joyful love and firm faith;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Almighty God,Give us grace to cast away the … Continue reading Lectionary for the second Sunday of Advent
Public worship to resume on 1 December
The Government recently announced special concession for places of worship to reopen for religious services at Level 3, from 1 December, in light of the upcoming Christmas period. This will allow for up to 50 worshippers to attend services with the following protective measures: Two-metre social distancing guidelines adhered to (members of the same household can sit/stand close together); Wearing of face coverings; Where possible, … Continue reading Public worship to resume on 1 December
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