Cathedral News

Mark’s account of Jesus’ time in the wilderness is very short. Perhaps this gives us an opportunity to imagine the scenery ourselves and enter into the story.

The Book of Leviticus, in its present form, was probably completed in about the sixth century BC.

Theodicy, the question of why a good God permits suffering, is one of the themes explored today.

Synagogues began to be established in the first century AD. They were local centres, used for civic gatherings, as well as for study and worship.

Unlike the other books of the prophets, the one named after its central character Jonah is a narrative rather than an account of prophecies.

Eli’s advice to Samuel was very wise. To the voice that spoke in the night he told him to say: “Speak Lord, your servant is listening.”

Mark was the first to write a gospel and to use the this term meaning “Good News.

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.” (Isaiah 9:2)

The four gospels each have their own way of describing Jesus’ origins.

Today we light the fourth candle on the Advent wreath. This is the angel candle or the candle of love. Our waiting is almost over as we reflect on Gabriel’s appearance to Mary.