Entrance Antiphon Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near. The Collect O God, who see how your people faithfully await the feast of the Lord’s Nativity, enable us, we pray, to attain the joys of so great a salvation and to celebrate them always with solemn worship and glad rejoicing. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you inContinue reading “Propers for Advent 3, 14th December 2025”
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Propers for Advent 2, 7th December 2025
Entrance Antiphon O people of Sion, behold, the Lord will come to save the nations, and the Lord will make the glory of his voice heard in the joy of your heart. The Collect Almighty and merciful God, may no earthly undertaking hinder those who set out in haste to meet your Son, but may our learning of heavenly wisdom gain us admittance to hisContinue reading “Propers for Advent 2, 7th December 2025”
Sermon for Advent 1, 30th November 2025
When I was growing up, one of the things I used to really look forward to at this time of year, was opening the windows on an Advent calendar. It seems a bit quaint in a way now, looking back, because unlike these days when you can get Advent calendars that have all sorts ofContinue reading “Sermon for Advent 1, 30th November 2025”
Parish Church of St Mark Chadderton 