by Site Admin | 6 Dec 2024 | SSG
In many places carols are sung before the Mass of Christmas Night (“Midnight” Mass) but without readings, prayers, or the presence of a presider. The Church encourages us to have a true Vigil liturgy. In this article, Fr Adrian Porter sj, explores the...
by Site Admin | 6 Dec 2024 | Liturgy, Resources, Scripture, SSG
In this series of YouTube presentations, Fr Jamie McMorrin explores the scriptures used on the Sundays of Advent, comparing the new Lectionary (ESV-CE translation) with the Jerusalem Bible translation used until recently. New Lectionary: Prepare for the Second Sunday...
by Paul Moynihan | 6 Dec 2024 | Scripture, SSG
With Christmas in full swing in the high street, the liturgy of the church is still focused on Christ’s second coming and not (yet) meditating in his first. But it is difficult to orient our lives, anticipation and preparation with balance and vision towards a...
by Paul Moynihan | 29 Nov 2024 | SSG
Happy New Year! A new season of Advent, a new Liturgical Year and a new Lectionary! But our Gospel is challenging and may suggest that we are living through the terrible times as described in Luke’s Gospel. During Advent we Christians wait for more than a day; we...
by Site Admin | 28 Nov 2024 | SSG
The beginning of Advent and the new liturgical year is shortly upon us. For Catholics in the UK, this will mean the introduction of new Scripture translations. We have gathered together some resources for parishes for Advent. See here for...
by Site Admin | 24 Nov 2024 | SSG
Ever wanted to try using it but been fearful of getting it ‘wrong’? Unsure where to start? Not quite sure if it’s right in your context? This one hour online session from the Royal School of Church Music is led by Martin Baker, former Master of the...
