Advent - 3rd Sunday (Gaudete)
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Love, And Do What You Will
Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday). Fr Lawrence Lew argues that following Christ is not about being 'nice', but involves our
I Am Not
Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday). Fr Benjamin Earl preaches on the identity of Christ, and our own identity. St John's
Look!
Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday). Fr Bruno Clifton tells us that the incarnation is not an idea but a
Not Just a Second Chance
Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday). Fr Peter Hunter tells us that Christ offers a radically new beginning. It's tempting to think
A Reason to Rejoice
Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday). Fr Brendan Slevin pauses to rejoice on Gaudete Sunday. "In the beginning was the Word,
What Do You Expect?
Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday). Fr Mark Edney reminds us that the true God, unlike our false gods, always exceeds
The Joy and the Sorrow
Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday). Fr Richard Ounsworth calls for an authentic Christian joyfulness. Pregnancy is always an anxious time.
Getting to know the Christ
Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday). Fr Benjamin Earl explains how through Christmas we can become friends of God. Jesus tells
Heralding the Reign of God
Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday). Fr Peter Clarke preaches on our true spiritual preparation for Christmas. I was halfway through preaching
Prophecy in the World
Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday). Fr Richard Ounsworth asks how we can be successors to John the Baptist and
Answering John
Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday). Fr Rudolf Löwenstein preaches on Jesus' reply to a question carried from an imprisoned
A Dancing God
Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday). Fr Robert Eccles preaches on the third Sunday of Advent in the chapel of