Thought For Advent
- Autor: Vários
- Narrador: Vários
- Editora: Podcast
- Duração: 1:41:02
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Sinopse
A seasonal podcast series focusing on the call of Christ to various acts of service in the life of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. Our contributors offer daily reflections throughtout Advent.
Episódios
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Christmas in Bethlehem
25/12/2013 Duração: 04minThis special reflection is more a 'Thought for Christmas' in which our consultant on the Middle East North Africa region, Dr Harry Hagopian, delivers an authentic slice of what it's like to celebrate the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.
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Preparing a Room for God
24/12/2013 Duração: 04minFor the last day of Advent we have an excellent reflection from Monsignor James Cronin, the National Director of Missio - the Church's overseas missionary charity.
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Teaching at the Centre of the Church's Mission
23/12/2013 Duração: 04minToday the Director of the Catholic Education Service, Paul Barber, looks at how teaching is at the centre of the Church's mission.
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First Advent and Christmas with a New Baby
22/12/2013 Duração: 04minMarie Kato-Kmiec gave birth to her daughter Abigail two months ago. In this podcast she shares her experiences of waiting, hope and anticipation as we approach Christmas.
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The Call to Fatherhood
21/12/2013 Duração: 03minFather-of-five John Green, Director for Development for the charity Apostleship of the Sea, looks at the call to fatherhood as we approach the birth of Christ.
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Remembering the Plight of Syrian Refugees this Christmas
20/12/2013 Duração: 04minArchbishop Samir Nassar of Damascus has released a Christmas message called 'The Refugees before The Crib'. An English translation of the original Arabic version is read for this podcast by the Bishops' MENA consultant Dr Harry Hagopian.
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Reaching out to the homeless and people in need
19/12/2013 Duração: 02minCathy Corcoran, Chief Executive of the Cardinal Hume Centre, manages to find hope this Advent despite the near-overwhelming challenges and heart-breaking stories.
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The Gift of the Lord's Prayer
18/12/2013 Duração: 05minDr James Hanvey SJ gives us this excellent Advent reflection on the 'Our Father' from The Church of the Pater Noster on the Mount of Olives, Jerusalem.
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Proclaiming the Good News
17/12/2013 Duração: 03minThis 'Thought for Advent' looks at the challenge of reflecting the Good News that was proclaimed at the very first Christmas. Dylan Parry, Editor of Oremus - Westminster Cathedral's monthly magazine - tells us how he lives out 'mini Advents' all year round, especially in the anticipation of publishing a new edition.
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The Call to Parenthood
16/12/2013 Duração: 04minThe call to parenthood is one of the holiest of all callings. Today's podcast reflection is given by Breda Theakston. Breda works with couples and parents in the Diocese of Leeds.
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Following the Example of St Joseph
15/12/2013 Duração: 01minDr James Hanvey SJ, outside the Church dedicated to St Joseph in Nazareth, looks at the enormity of what God asked of Joseph and the humble way in which he embraced his role without perhaps fully comprehending it.
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Following the Example of St John of the Cross
14/12/2013 Duração: 05minJim McManus, Director of Public Health in Hertfordshire, tells us why following the example of St John of the Cross is a wholesome pursuit during Advent.
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Hearing Christ's Words of Love and Truth
13/12/2013 Duração: 05minIn today's reflection, Clare Ward, our Home Mission Advisor, encourages us to be that Christmas apostle - bringing the priceless gift of faith to those around us.
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Meeting the Needs of Vulnerable Women
12/12/2013 Duração: 05minOffering love and support to vulnerable women is both a vocation and day job for Sr Lynda Dearlove, CEO of the charity 'Women at the Well'. This is her #Thought4Advent.
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Forgiveness and Reconciliation this Advent
11/12/2013 Duração: 03minForgiveness and reconciliation are at the very heart of Advent. In this reflection Bishop John Arnold talks about the chance to make fresh start - a new beginning - facing our faults and seeking the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
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Helping Parents and Children in Poverty
10/12/2013 Duração: 05minContinuing the theme of dometic poverty, Dr Rosemary Keenan, Chief Executive of the Catholic Children's Society, Westminster, reminds us of the need to help and understand parents and particularly children living in poverty.
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A Church for the poor - and not just for Christmas
09/12/2013 Duração: 02minToday's reflection comes from Helen O'Brien the Chief Executive of Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) and brings the focus back onto the most vulnerable and marginalised in our society.
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Embracing the call to say 'Yes' to God
08/12/2013 Duração: 03minFor the Second Sunday of Advent, our podcast reflection comes from the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth. Dr James Hanvey SJ talks about the call to say "yes" to God - just as Mary did.
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Christ's call to Family Life
07/12/2013 Duração: 03minElizabeth Davies, our Marriage and Family Life Project Officer, offers her Advent reflection on why she's looking forward to getting the family together at Christmas despite the challenges.
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Carving out time for Moments of Silence
06/12/2013 Duração: 02minBenedictine monk Fr Christopher Jamison offers his Advent reflection on why we should all carve out time for moments of silence.