Sacraments

When thinking about the Eucharist it is important to be clear from the very beginning that we are dealing with

Confirmation is the sacrament of Christian maturity. By a unique sealing with the gift of the Holy Spirit, baptismal grace

‘Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son

We live in a world of signs: the coloured lamps of a traffic light, the flags which identify nations and

Traditionally, the fifty days from Easter to Pentecost Sunday are a period of ‘mystagogical catechesis’, a time of post-baptismal instruction given to

Readings: Isaiah 54: 1-10; Psalm 30; Luke 7: 24-30 John the Baptist holds a distinct honor in the Gospels in that

For theologians such as Pope Benedict XVI the mystery of the Eucharist is intimately bound up with the mystery of

In the Book of Revelation, the last letter of the Greek alphabet, Omega, is symbolic of the end of the

Just as the world has the natural cycle of the seasons throughout the year, so the Church also celebrates with

Following the Prayer after Communion and the blessing, we come to the dismissal, which is given by the deacon or,

In understanding the Eucharist, it is important to appreciate the difference between signs and symbols. When we see a road

Clothing is important. It covers our nakedness, keeps us warm and protects us from the elements. But clothing also indicates