3rd Sunday of Advent Year C – Fr. Innocent Abonyi's pastoral Diary

3rd Sunday of Advent, Year C

Today is known as ‘Gaudete Sunday’. The word ‘gaudete’ means rejoice. Today is otherwise known as the ‘Rose Sunday’. The basis for the rose and for rejoicing is that the Lord is near. We are […]

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The word “advent” comes from Latin, advenio meaning “the coming”. It begins with a call to vigilance. Scripture passages refer to the invitation, for instance Matthew says, Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know […]

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Ash wednesday, Year A

‘The candle that is just smoking, not lit, still has life in it; it still has hope in it. If a neighbour, family member or friend is in a very bad situation or mood, our […]

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2nd Sunday, Advent, Year C

The first reading today is from the prophet Baruch. This book is not considered by the Hebrews to be part of their Bible. It is instead, considered as an apocryphal literature. Apocryphal books or literature […]

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Fourth sunday of Advent, Year A

As we approach Christmas, the pace of things speed up, so that the spiritual side of things tends to get lost. Let us pause to make room in our minds and hearts so that Christ […]

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The idea of a Good Shepherd

Introduction: In this article, I hope to explore the Shepherd model of leadership as portrayed by the shepherd metaphor and this comes from my perspective as a catholic priest who by his calling is a Shepherd. […]