SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT (C): “Put on the robe of righteousness from God” (Baruch 5:2)
SAINT OF THE WEEK: ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS (1542-1591. He was born in Fontiveros, in Spain, in about 1542. He spent some time as a Carmelite friar before, in 1568, Saint Teresa of Ávila persuaded him to pioneer the reform of the Carmelite order. This was a difficult task and a dangerous one: he suffered imprisonment and severe punishment at the hands of the Church authorities. He died at the monastery of Ubeda in Andalusia on 14 December 1591: the monks there had initially treated him as the worst of sinners, but by the time he died they had recognised his sanctity and his funeral was the occasion of a great outburst of enthusiasm. His works include two major mystical poems – he is considered one of the great poets of the Spanish language – and detailed commentaries on them and the spiritual truths they convey. He was canonized in 1726 and declared a Doctor of the Church in 1926.
I am truly happy to refer to all who visit our website that the Holy Father has announced that Blessed Carlo Acutis will be canonised by the Pope himself in Rome on Sunday 27th April 2025. The canonisation will take place in the context of the Jubilee for Teenagers which will run from 24th-27th April. Given the now global popularity of this young friend of God, and the countless works of healing and grace which the Lord has been pleased to work through his intercession, the celebration will very probably witness a rather huge gathering of faithful from all over the world. I certainly know that one Scottish priest will be among them!
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A festive Youth Hub is on tomorrow night for P7! Have fun! 🎄💚
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