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The Baptism of the Lord year B
Readings: Isa 55:1-11; 1 Jn 5:1-9; Mk 1:7-11
"The promise of the Gospel today is that Jesus will 'baptise you with the Holy Spirit'. I believe this Baptism is for everyone. This is my testimony of being 'baptised in the Spirit' thirty years ago"
A short extract taken from Sundaythoughts.com Martin Tiernan
The Epiphany of the Lord Year B
Readings: Isa 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
"Today more than ever, a Christian needs to live within an environment that supports faith. 'Christians supporting one another in faith and love' is the main goal of the pastoral efforts of the Church today."
Short Extract taken from Sundaythoughts.com Martin Tierney
The Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ Year B
Readings: Isa 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18
"Think of ways to make this Christmas special. Christmas is a time for 'coming home', for family, for celebration."
A short extract taken from Sundaythoughts.com Martin Tierney.
Feast of the Holy Family Year B
Readings: Gen 15:1-6, 21:1-3; Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40
"Marriages are under stress. The joy of a happy marriage is worth protecting."
Short extract taken from Sundaythoughts.com Martin Tierney
Fourth Sunday of Advent year B
Readings: 2 Sam 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38
"It could be that the story of the virgin birth is more about the power and activity of the Holy Spirit than the virginal conception of Mary."
Short extract taken from Sundaythoughts.ie Martin Tierney