As we celebrate the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, we are afforded an opportunity to reflect on the sacrament of baptism and our own baptism.

Venue:  St Mary's Church, Irishtown, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary

Saturday 10th January - Sunday 11th January

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The Feast of the Holy Family (Focus on Family Life) This feast honors Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, encouraging Christians to emulate their virtues—love, obedience, and faith—within their own family lives

The fourth candle of Advent represents Love, the ultimate love of God that He might send His only Son for us. Called the “Angel's Candle,” the fourth candle of Advent is lit the Sunday before Christmas, and it is the color purple, leading us to eagerly await the new Kingdom of God on earth.

Christmas Mass times and Confessions at St John's Cathedral 2025

 Joy is the dominant theme of our liturgy on this, the 3rd Sunday of Advent.

• Advent Wreath: A circular arrangement of evergreen branches holding four (sometimes five) candles. One candle is lit each Sunday, with the light growing brighter as Christmas approaches, symbolizing the light of Christ.  Each week of Advent focuses on a specific theme:

  • Hope: The first candle (Prophecy Candle).

  • Peace: The second candle (Bethlehem Candle).

  • Joy: The third candle (Shepherd's Candle), typically rose or pink, lit on Gaudete Sunday.

  • Love: The fourth candle (Angel's Candle).