The third Sunday of Advent is also called Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete, a Latin word which means “rejoice,” is taken from the entrance antiphon for Sunday’s Mass. This theme is echoed in today’s second reading from the first Letter to the Thessalonians. It is a reminder that Advent is a season of joy because our salvation is already at hand.

Attached are the arrangements we have put in place for Christmas 2020.

The Virgin Mary is the “Way” that God Himself prepared in order to come into the world. Let us entrust to Her the salvation and peace awaited by all men and women of our time.

“Keep Christ at the Centre of Christmas”

PRAYER SERVICE FOR RELIGIOUS OF THE DIOCESE @ 3pm

Sr Phyllis Moynihan & Sr Betty Baker will lead a Prayer Service for the Religious of the Diocese Wednesday 2nd December at 3pm.  With restrictions lifted you are most welcome to join us here at the Cathedral or online at www.stjohnscathedrallimerick.com

Advent Prayer by Henri Nouwen
Lord Jesus, Master of both the light and the darkness,
send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas.
We who have so much to do seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day. We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us. We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom. We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence.
We are your people,
walking in darkness,
yet seeking the light.
To you we say, “Come Lord Jesus!”  

 "In the evening of life, we shall be judged on love."

St John of the Cross

Extracts from Living Our Faith In a Time of COVID-19 (Bishop Leahy)

Slow down and Look Deeper: Everything is connected, everyone is connected! COVID-19 invites us to slow down, contemplate nature and care for the planet.  But it also invites us to open our eyes to those suffering in other parts of the world, to live for universal fraternity and social friendship.