Infant Jesus Parish Morley
Under the care of the Discalced Carmelite Friars
Under the care of the Discalced Carmelite Friars
Dear sisters and brothers,
Today we celebrate the beginning of Holy Week with entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. The Messiah doesn’t come as a victorious king on a war-horse but borrows a humble donkey. Read more…
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Since I started reviewing the Collects (Opening Prayer) of the Mass I have been struck by how ancient the prayers are. This is ironic when some denounce our ‘new’ mass as ignoring tradition. Read more…
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As we are now more than halfway through Lent the Collect of today’s mass invites us to rejoice: O God, who through your Word reconcile the human race to yourself in a wonderful way, grant that with prompt devotion and eager faith the Christian people may hasten toward the solemn celebrations to come. Read more…
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The Collect of today’s mass is an ancient prayer which invites us to be aware of our failings, limitations and sins but not to be disheartened by them for we have received God’s mercy and forgiveness: “O God, author of every mercy and of all goodness, who in fasting, prayer and almsgiving have shown us a remedy for sin, look graciously on this confession of our lowliness, that we, who are bowed down by our conscience, may always be lifted up by your mercy.” Read more…
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