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Saints & Celebrations: November 2025

Malachy (1094–1148) | 3rd November Malachy was a reforming bishop and Archbishop of Armagh known for his piety and tireless efforts to bring the Irish...

Lectionary Notes: November 2025

2nd November 2025The Fourth Sunday before Advent Habakkuk 1:1–4; 2:1–4 — the prophet appeals to God for justice and urges the people to maintain their...

Saints & Celebrations: October 2025

Philip, Deacon | 11th October Philip, one of the first deacons, is remembered for his witness in Acts, baptising the Ethiopian official and opening the...

Lectionary Notes: October 2025

This month’s Old Testament readings relate to the exile of the Jewish people after Babylonian attack, and then begin to hint at the messianic...

Saints & Celebrations: September 2025

As September unfolds, the Church commemorates a remarkable array of saints and sacred feasts, each offering a window into Ireland’s rich spiritual heritage and...

Lectionary Notes: September 2025

Sunday 7th September 2025  The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity Jeremiah 18:1–11 — the prophet uses the image of a potter reworking ruined clay to urge Israel...

Devotional: Deep Water

I grew up in Lisburn, and at a young age, I went fishing with friends one day. I didn’t notice the steep slope of...

Saints & Celebrations

Saints & Celebrations In the rhythm of the liturgical year, the Church invites us to remember and honour the lives of the saints. Each feast...

What is the Purpose of the Church?

I’ve been the rector in the local parish churches of Ballyclare and Ballynure in the Diocese of Connor for eight years now, and during...

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