Articles by OLQoH
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The Baptism of the Lord (Year C) 13 January 2019
Fr Frank writes: In the account of Jesus’s baptism, the Gospel tells us that He is anointed and presented as the Son of God. When we hear this Gospel passage we are reminded of our own baptism, the beginning of our Christian life. As Jesus began his mission as God incarnate in the […]
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The Epiphany of the Lord (Year C) 6 January 2019
Fr Frank writes: The message of Epiphany is that Christ’s birth is for everyone! Not just poor shepherds, but for the wise and wealthy too – and the Magi were not Jewish. Jesus is for everyone, all people of every race, culture and time! We note that the Magi followed the star, but […]
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DOUBLE EDITION Fourth Sunday of Advent and Holy Family 23 December and 30 December 2018
Fr Frank writes: CHRISTMAS IN THE TWO PARISHES. Harwich & Dovercourt: Christmas Eve – Christmas Family Mass 6.00pm This Mass is for everyone. All children are invited, should they wish, to come dressed in Christmas costume: shepherds, angels, Mary, Joseph, Kings, donkey, sheep etc. Please invite your family, friends and neighbours to come […]
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Second Sunday of Advent 9 December 2019
Fr Frank writes: Advent is a time of watching and waiting. It is a season for making new beginnings – a time when we reflect on our own lives as we anticipate the coming of Christ. In order to help with this there are special events in both parishes this week and next. […]
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Christ the King (Year B) 25 November
Fr Frank writes: Today, the last Sunday of the Church year, is marked by the observance of the Solemnity of Christ the King. On this special feast day, I invite you to contemplate Christ as King: We can begin by meditating on the readings selected for today. In the Gospel reading, when Pilate […]