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Advent

O Antiphons

Published: December 13, 2022

A very old tradition is the singing or saying of the O Antiphons at Evening Prayer of the Church. The O Antiphons are responses which are sung or said … [Read more...] about O Antiphons

Advent 2022 – Be Alert!

Published: November 28, 2022

The scriptures during the Season of Advent remind us of the need to stay awake, to be alert, to pray at all times so as to be always ready for the … [Read more...] about Advent 2022 – Be Alert!

Advent 2021 – Blessed are the Pure in Heart, they shall see God!

Published: November 19, 2021

Advent is the time set aside by the Church to prepare for the coming of Jesus at Christmas, into our hearts, into our lives and into the world. We … [Read more...] about Advent 2021 – Blessed are the Pure in Heart, they shall see God!

Praying the O Antiphons in Advent -17th-23rd December

Published: December 9, 2020

“How important are the beautiful O Antiphons that the Church has us pray over the course of these days.” (Pope Francis) There are many … [Read more...] about Praying the O Antiphons in Advent -17th-23rd December

School Assemblies for Advent and Christmas

Published: December 7, 2020

Are you a busy school chaplain in need of resources? Holy Cross College, Strabane with their schools chaplains, Fr Michael O Doherty, Fr Colm O … [Read more...] about School Assemblies for Advent and Christmas

Advent – a time to wait?

Published: November 30, 2020

Tell me, O rose, what thing it is That now appears, now vanishes? When the American poet Edwin Markham wrote these words, he was referring to a … [Read more...] about Advent – a time to wait?

Advent- Niamh McLaughlin

Published: November 23, 2020

On Sunday the 29th of November, the Church will begin to celebrate the season of Advent and the beginning of the new liturgical year. When the word … [Read more...] about Advent- Niamh McLaughlin

Advent-Spirit Led Acts of Kindness

Published: November 19, 2020

A different way for children and young people to prepare during Advent, for the coming of Jesus at Christmas. Led by the gift of the Holy Spirit, … [Read more...] about Advent-Spirit Led Acts of Kindness

Advent Resources for Parishes and Families

Published: November 19, 2020

To support families and parishes, in the celebration of the Season of Advent, there are resources available through the Diocesan Catechetical Centre. … [Read more...] about Advent Resources for Parishes and Families

Preparing our Hearts for Christmas-Advent Resources

Published: November 19, 2020

Advent is the time set aside by the Church to prepare for the coming of Jesus at Christmas, into our hearts, into our lives and into the world. We … [Read more...] about Preparing our Hearts for Christmas-Advent Resources

Preparing to Celebrate the Feast of Christ the King

Published: November 16, 2020

On Sunday 22nd November, the Church celebrates the feast of Jesus Christ, the universal king. Jesus is king, not only of the world, but of the entire … [Read more...] about Preparing to Celebrate the Feast of Christ the King

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Thought For The Week

Catholic Schools Week 2023 ‘Walking Together in Faith and Love’ – Bishop Donal McKeown

This Christmas May Christ be Born Again in Us – Fr Pat O’Hagan

Listen, I bring you News of Great Joy – Celine McKenna

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