Bishop Of Kerry Emphasises Importance Of Family In Christmas Message

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Bishop Ray Browne.

THE Bishop of Kerry has emphasised the importance of the family and highlighted the need for generosity in the community in his annual Christmas message.

Bishop Ray Browne also gave thanks for the World Meeting of Families event and the Pope’s visit in his address to people in the diocese.

“Christmas is a time to celebrate our faith. It is also a time to nourish our faith,” he says. “It is a time to hand it on to our children and grandchildren. Talk to one another, and to your children too, about the Son of God who has revealed himself to us all in Jesus. This Christmas will the faith of your family and home be nourished and strengthened?”

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“During the Christmas season let us remember and give thanks to God for the two  events of last August: the WMOF 2018 and for the visit of Pope Francis. In all of our lives, is there anything more important than family? Home, family and marriage are God’s greatest gifts to humanity. God bless all our homes and families. Be mindful that Christmas is about both family and faith. In our celebrations, what can ensure we get the balance right?”

He also asks people to get more involved in the community and look after people who feel alone.

“Let no neighbour’s Christmas-day be long and lonely because no one comes to visit. Be generous to needy causes, give what you can.  Thanks to everyone for your contribution to the life of your parish community throughout the year.

“It is wonderful to see the numbers of people actively involved in their parishes and communities. Thanks to all the volunteers in local organisations and charities that so enrich our communities through culture, sport, or assistance for people in need.”

“This Christmas, in the cathedral, my prayer at the altar and before the crib will be to praise and thank God, asking that He fill all the homes, families and communities of our diocese with his Love and Peace. A happy and a blessed Christmas to one and all.”

2 Comments

  1. Matty O'Leary says:

    Like the good Archbishop Carlo Vigano, the so called Bishop of Kerry should be calling for the resignation of Pope Francis too if he had any credibility!

    The Man Accusing Pope Francis “Does Seem to Have a Lot of Credibility” – ENN 2018-08-27:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAQ-C4kXzms

  2. Matty O'Leary says:

    Third Secret of Fatima and Corruption in the Catholic Church w Dr Taylor Marshall & Timothy Gordon:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27POkfyTj30

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