Advent 2012: A blessing of the crib in the home
This is a short blessing which can be used in the home when the family is putting together the crib.
Advent 2012: Let us not be distracted from God
“In the midst of the turmoil of the world, or the desert of indifference and materialism, Christians accept the salvation of God and witness to it by a different way of life.” This was the reflection offered today by Pope Benedict XVI for the first Sunday of Advent — the beginning of the new liturgical year.
Advent 2012: Christmas schedule of Pope Benedict XVI 2012
The Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI will preside at the following liturgies during Christmas 2012.
Advent 2012: A Blessing of the Advent Wreath in the Home
A Blessing of the Advent Wreath in the home and it may be used when lighting the advent wreath for the first time in the home, and for the lighting of each of the Advent candles.
Prayers for Emigrants
A bookmark with prayers for Irish Emigrants and those who are far from home. These are available from the Irish Episcopal Council for Emigrants for parishes, prayer groups or individuals.
Message of the Holy Father for the 28th World Youth Day
Message of the Holy Father for the 28th World Youth Day, that will take place in Rio de Janeiro from 23 to 28 July 2013 on the theme: “Go and make disciples of all nations!” (see Matt 28:19).
Prisons Week 2012: “Taking the Path of Life”
This year Prisons Week is running from 18th – 24th November, 2012 and the title is ‘Taking the Path of Life’.
Why choose a Catholic School?
Fr Michael Drumm, Chairperson of the Catholic Schools Partnership answers the question ‘Why choose a Catholic School?’.
Nourishing the seeds of Renewal at the National Pastoral Conference
Communion and co-responsibility in the Church – nourishing the seeds of renewal at the National Pastoral Conference.
Synod of Bishops
Interventions from Archbishop Diarmuid Martin and Bishop Kieran O’Reilly and Bishop Kieran’s blog from the Synod of Bishops,which is currently taking place in Rome. The Synod is discussing New Evangelisation.