A special Christmas appeal
Beverley Joseph is raising funds to provide electric wheelchairs for two children in Nepal who live with cerebral palsy. Here is their story… Sushma and Seema Joshey are two thoughtful and sweet young ladies from the rural village of Belbari Morang in Nepal. The sisters were both born with a severe case of cerebral palsy, which means that simple everyday tasks like moving independently from home … Continue reading A special Christmas appeal
Welcome to Morning Prayer
Dean Paul Bogle leads Morning Prayer for Sunday 22 November, the Sunday before Advent (The Kingship of Christ), at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim. We hope you, and your family, are safe and well at this time. Continue reading Welcome to Morning Prayer
Reflection for the Sunday before Advent (The Kingship of Christ)
Reading: Matthew 25: 31-46 ‘When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and he will put the sheep at his right hand and … Continue reading Reflection for the Sunday before Advent (The Kingship of Christ)
Lectionary for the Sunday before Advent (The Kingship of Christ)
22 November 2020 Collect Eternal Father,whose Son Jesus Christ ascended to the throne of heaventhat he might rule over all things as Lord and King:Keep the Church in the unity of the Spiritand in the bond of peace,and bring the whole created order to worship at his feet,who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen. The … Continue reading Lectionary for the Sunday before Advent (The Kingship of Christ)
Welcome to Morning Prayer
Dean Paul Bogle leads Morning Prayer for Sunday 15 November, the second Sunday before Advent, at St James’ Church, Athboy. We hope you, and your family, are safe and well at this time. Continue reading Welcome to Morning Prayer
Lectionary for the second Sunday before Advent
15 November 2020 Collect Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son was revealed to destroy the works of the deviland to make us the children of God and heirs of eternal life:Grant that we, having this hope,may purify ourselves even as he is pure;that when he shall appear in power and great glory,we may be made like himin his eternal and glorious kingdom;where he is alive and … Continue reading Lectionary for the second Sunday before Advent
Fundraising update: Christian families in need in Pakistan
Beverly Joseph shares an update on the fundraising initiative for Christian families in need in Pakistan, and outlines how the money raised is alleviating the suffering brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. A big thank you to everyone for your continued support and concern for Christians in Allomahar, Pakistan. As mentioned in the last update, most of the families who were being helped have adults … Continue reading Fundraising update: Christian families in need in Pakistan
Reflection for Remembrance Sunday, the third Sunday before Advent
Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5 The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. In days to come the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be raised above the hills; all the nations shall stream to it. Many peoples shall come and say, ‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, … Continue reading Reflection for Remembrance Sunday, the third Sunday before Advent
Lectionary for the third Sunday before Advent
8 November 2020 Collect Almighty Father,whose will is to restore all thingsin your beloved Son, the king of all:Govern the hearts and minds of those in authority,and bring the families of the nations,divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin,to be subject to his just and gentle rule;who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen. … Continue reading Lectionary for the third Sunday before Advent
Online retreat for lay people and clergy
The Commission on Ministry’s annual Advent Retreat will take place online this year, on the morning of Saturday 28 November. The retreat will be led by Rev. Ruth Patterson of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, and the theme will be the Dawn of Hope. It will consist of a mixture of prayer, music, reflection, and speech, and provides a time of spiritual refreshment at what … Continue reading Online retreat for lay people and clergy
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