This Feast is a remembrance of the Lord and Mary, Mother of the Lord. With candles in their hands the people go out to meet the Lord and to acclaim him like Simeon, who recognised Christ as ‘a light to reveal God to the nations.’ * Blessing of Candles and Children will take place at … [Read more…]
St Brigid’s Crosses will be Blessed at this Mass. Saint Brigid is renowned for her hospitality, almsgiving and care of the sick. She was born c. 454. When she was young her father wished to make a very suitable marriage for her but she insisted in consecrating her virginity to God. She received the veil … [Read more…]
After the annual celebration of the paschal mystery (Easter), the church has no more ancient custom than celebrating the memorial of the nativity of the Lord and of his first manifestations, and this takes place in Christmas time. At Mass over the Christmas Season you will hear some of the following passages from scripture: The … [Read more…]
