Monthly Archives: December 2023

The End of the World: Sermon Preached on 24th December 2023 (Midnight Mass)

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

The end of the world seems a depressing topic at Midnight Mass; but this is the night when we celebrate God’s plan to save humanity from self-destruction. Continue reading →

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Patience and Obedience: Sermon Preached on 24th December 2023 (Fourth Sunday in Advent)

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

Neither patience nor obedience are exactly fashionable virtues at the moment. Consumer culture mitigates against patience, and we mix obedience up with authoritarianism. Continue reading →

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Waiting Patiently for Christmas: Sermon Preached on 17th December 2023 (Third Sunday of Advent)

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

It’s hard to wait patiently for Christmas in Advent. But patience is a virtue needed for ordered freedom. Continue reading →

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