St Nicholas

WELCOME TO OUR ADVENT PILGRIMAGE

 

The words of the prophet Isaiah spoke to an Israel looking to the arrival of one upon whom the Spirit of the LORD would rest. This ‘shoot from the stump of Jesse’ would be wise and powerful righteous and faithful and his coming would involve all the nations. What is God’s word saying to you today? Paul reminds us that what was written in the past was so that we might have hope. May we ponder afresh the word of God. • Pray that the God who gives endurance and encouragement may give us a spirit of unity to follow Jesus, glorifying

 

This Weeks Readings:

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Isaiah 11.1-10

Psalms 72.1-7, 18-21

Romans 15.4-13

Gospel according to Matthew 3.1-12

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THIS SUNDAY….. WE CELEBRATE OUR PATRONAL FEAST DAY

 

While being the 2nd Sunday in Advent, we will also celebrate and give thanks for the example of St Nicholas of Myra, our patron, who fed the hungry, cared for children and the oppressed.

 

Loving God, we thank you for the example of St Nicholas, who fed the hungry, brought hope to the imprisoned, gave comfort to the lost, and taught the truth to all.

 

May we as a parish strive to imitate him by putting you first in all we do. Give us the courage, love and strength of St Nicholas, so that, like him, we may serve you through loving our brothers and sisters.

 

Amen

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Blessings, Fr Ron.