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Advent and Christmas teaching and reflections
As Christmas comes closer, you’re welcome to listen and watch our collection of messages and reflections from our bishops and dioceses.
As Christmas comes closer, you’re welcome to listen and watch our collection of messages and reflections from our bishops and dioceses.
In his message for Christmas 2023, Bishop David reflects on the word ‘Behold’ which appears frequently in the Christmas story and throughout the Bible.
“I pray that all of us – here in our homes and parishes; in war–torn places like Gaza, Israel and Ukraine; wherever there is pain and anguish and turmoil – will come to know the peace of Christ — the greatest gift that any of us could hope for this Christmas.”
‘As you journey through the Christmas season and into the New Year, our prayer for you is that you will be blessed with the peace of Christ in your life, the greatest gift of all — and that this will spur you on, to share in the work for “peace on earth and goodwill to all”.’
‘May we this Christmas as individuals and as communities of faith, in heart and mind “hear the angels sing” the message of Christ’s peace and pray for peace in his world.’
Archbishop Michael Jackson talks about the importance of community at Christmas time and of Christ coming to a world in a time of crisis.
‘May the light of Christ shine in the darkness and may the peace of God which passes all understanding rest upon us all.’
As Dublin’s Black Santa, Canon Paul Arbuthnot, gets ready for the start of his sit–out on Monday, he talks about how the role raises money – straight to source – for people struggling with homelessness in the city.