4th Sunday of Advent

Christmas Expectations

As Christmas approaches, people’s hopes soar. However the substance of these hopes is often dictated by commercial interests. Little wonder, then, that when the sun goes down on Christmas Day, many feel disappointed. Those who pin their hopes on what the merchants promise will always be disappointed. Not because they promise too little but too much—of the wrong thing. What our hearts long for is a taste of what the angels announced to the shepherds: ‘Behold, I bring news of great joy; today a saviour has been born to you.’ This joy is the real hope of Christmas. Let us open our hearts to receive it.

 

CAFOD fun run/walk

Run or walk with family or friends at the CAFOD fun run/walk. This will take place on Friday 27th December at Wavertree Athletics Centre (Mystery Playground), Liverpool, L15 4LE. Registration is at 12pm, race start time is 1pm. Entry fee for is £5 for children and £10 for adults. All are welcome.

 

Christmas Mass Times

Tuesday, 24th December 2019 - 7:30pm, First Mass of Christmas

Wednesday, 25th December 2019 - 10:30am, Christmas Day Mass

Thursday, 26th December 2019 - 10am, Mass of St Stephen

Saturday, 28th December 2019 - 6:30pm, Mass of the Holy Family

Sunday, 29th December 2019 - 10:30am, Mass of the Holy Family

Wednesday, 1st January 2020 - 10:30am, Mary the Mother of God

Saturday, 4th January 2020 - 6:30pm, Vigil Mass of the Epiphany

 

Advent Reflection