Tag: Christmas

As a Child

As a Child In this beautiful homily for 2nd Sunday of Advent, Year B, Father Hanly explains that the only people who understand Christmas, and will always understand Christmas, is helpless little children. Readings for Second Sunday of Advent, Year B First Reading: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 Second Reading: Second…

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Christmas Is For Children

Christmas Is For Children In his homily for Christmas Day, Year A, Father Hanly tells us we must become like little children or we will never know what the love of the Kingdom is all about. Skip to  Recording or Transcript. Readings for The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) – Mass at Dawn, Year A…

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It’s All About The Child

It’s All About The Child Father Hanly’s beautiful homily for Midnight Mass, Year A, is all about the Christmas child. Skip to  Recording or Transcript. Readings for The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) – Mass During the Night, Year A First Reading: Isaiah 9:1-6 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96:1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13 Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14…

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Two Special Christmases

Two Special Christmases In this touching homily for 4th Sunday of Advent, Year A, Father Hanly talks about two Christmases which were very special to him. Readings for Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A First Reading: Isaiah 7:10-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Second Reading: Romans 1:1-7 Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24 Recording Transcript I’m looking down…

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