Advent - 4th Sunday
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Full of Grace
Fourth Sunday of Advent. Fr Dominic Ryan ponders Our Lady's unique closeness to Christ, the source of all grace. Today’s Gospel
Time for a Change
Fourth Sunday of Advent. Fr Robert Gay asks whether we are ready to welcome the disruption that Christ's arrival bring. I
Taking Part
Fourth Sunday of Advent. Fr Andrew Brookes invites us to take a role in the drama of salvation. If you listen
Not Afraid to Ask
Fourth Sunday of Advent | Fr Richard Joseph Ounsworth urges us to imitate Our Lady in her theological curiosity. Our Lady
God’s Holy Dream
Fourth Sunday of Advent (A) | Fr Timothy Radcliffe asks: Do we dare get caught up the adventure of God’s holy
God-with-us is Coming
Fourth Sunday of Advent (C) | Fr Peter Hunter invites us to see the extraordinary works of God in our
The Materialism of Christmas
Fourth Sunday of Advent (B) | On the cusp of Christmas, Deacon Luke Doherty points to the real, material event
What’s in a Name?
Fourth Sunday of Advent (A) | Fr Gregory Murphy looks at the fundamental choice that confronts Joseph and each of
Enwrapped In Prayer
Fourth Sunday of Advent. Fr Simon Francis Gaine explains the significance of Christ's human body for our salvation. The Psalms of
A Dwelling Place Fit for God
Fourth Sunday of Advent. fr Martin relfects on how we are made living temples of God. The angel Gabriel’s words to
Our God Comes to Meet Us
Fourth Sunday of Advent. Fr John O'Connor helps us to see how God comes to each of us with our imperfect ways
Salvation is Close at Hand
Fourth Sunday of Advent. Fr Peter Harries helps us to prepare for the coming of the Saviour by reflecting