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<h2>Christmas Message from Bishop William Crean&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>
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<h3>A Chairde, Dear Friends in Christ,</h3>
<h3>The world is at war. After the pandemic which hasn’t quite gone away, we rightly fear what’s next. A viral outbreak in Wuhan, China in 2019 has left the whole world reeling. It triggered a sequence of events that have touched the lives of all nations, rich and poor, north and south. The economic impact of the mix of Covid, conflict and climate crisis is a volatile cocktail that threatens global harmony and prosperity. Our small island nation is vulnerable in this turmoil. In fact, its impact is being felt already in many people’s lives, especially the less well-off and those forced to migrate because of conflict.</h3>
<h3>In this new situation great credit is due to so many people who have responded with a warm welcome and personal hospitality to the people of Ukraine and others fleeing danger. Credit is due equally to local authorities and politicians who worked vigorously to meet these challenges. Meanwhile, inflation has taken hold and everyone is ‘feeling the pinch’ of price increases. In this situation, we can easily be tempted to turn in on ourselves and resent the needs of those who have been forced out of their homes. Thankfully we have not done so. Generosity abounds even in difficult times.</h3>
<h3>The Christmas festival brings out the best in most people. Hearts are softened by the prevailing goodwill. The vulnerability of the Christ child of Bethlehem tends to turn everything upside down. For those who are open to the deeper mystery of ‘the divine amongst us’ will appreciate the ‘real meaning’ of these days. It is a spiritual event of global and universal importance. It is anything but a fairy-tale or ephemeral myth of bygone days. It speaks to humanity today in its turbulence. It can speak to your heart and life in a new way today. It can be difficult for many because the church has been shown to be sinful in so many ways. However, we must try to avoid confusing our faith in Jesus, the Christ, the anointed one and his Church which is made up of people from your families and mine.</h3>
<h3>In these fraught times, I wish you and yours the blessing of peace and serenity of spirit. You might consider revisiting your most treasured memories of being happy and blessed in life. Value your families, your friends and neighbours, despite their faults! Over these days of celebrations, we could do well to heed the advice of St. Paul when writing to the people of Colossae.</h3>
<h3>“Let the message of Christ, in all its richness find a home in you.</h3>
<h3>Teach each other, and advise each other, in all wisdom.</h3>
<h3>With gratitude in your hearts sing psalms and inspired songs to God.”</h3>
<h3>Col.3:16.  Happy Christmas</h3>
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<h2>CHRISTMAS GREETINGS</h2>
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<p>From all of us here at Cobh Parish, we would like to wish you and your families a peaceful Christmas. <br><br>Thank you for your support and prayers over the last year. <br><br>Fr. Tom, Fr. Aquin, Fr. Paul and Fr. Liam.</p>
<h3>CRIB AT BENEDICTINE CONVENT</h3>
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<p>Oratory open for daily prayer and adoration</p>
<h2>THE TRAIN:</h2>
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<h2><span style="color: rgb(184,49,47);">Thought for the day ----Christmas blessings to you my friends</span></h2>
<h3><br>At birth, we boarded the train and met our parents, and we believe they will always travel by our side. <br>As time goes by, other people will board the train; and they will be significant i.e. our siblings, friends, children, strangers and even the love of your life. However, at some station our parents will step down from the train, leaving us on this journey alone. Others will step down over time and leave a permanent vacuum. <br>Some, however, will go so unnoticed that we don't realize they vacated their seats. <br>This train ride will be full of joy, sorrow, fantasy, expectations, hellos, goodbyes, and farewells. Success consists of having a good relationship with all passengers requiring that we give the best of ourselves.<br><br>The mystery to everyone is: <br>We do not know at which station we ourselves will step down. So, we must live in the best way, love, forgive, and offer the best of who we are. <br><br>it is important to do this because when the time comes for us to step down and leave our seat empty we should leave behind beautiful memories for those who will continue to travel on the train of life.<br><br>I wish you a joyful journey for the coming years on your train of life.  Reap success, give lots of love and be happy.  More importantly, thank God for the journey!<br><br><span style="color: rgb(44,130,201);">Lastly, I want to thank you for being one of the passengers on my train.</span></h3>
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<h2><span style="color: rgb(65,168,95);"><strong>Mary's Dream</strong></span></h2>
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<h3><span style="color: rgb(65,168,95);"><strong><br>I had a dream, Joseph.<br><br>I don't understand it, but I think it was about a birthday celebration for our son.<br><br>The people in my dream had been preparing for about six weeks.<br><br>They had decorated the house and bought new clothes.<br><br>They'd gone shopping many times and bought many elaborate gifts.<br><br>It was peculiar, though, because the presents weren't for our son.<br><br>They wrapped them in beautiful paper and stacked them under a tree.<br><br>Yes, a tree, Joseph, right inside their homes! They'd decorated the tree with sparkling ornaments.<br><br>There was a figure like an angel on the top of the tree.<br><br>Everyone was laughing and happy.<br><br>They gave the gifts to each other, Joseph, not to our son.<br><br>I don't think they even knew him.<br><br>They never mentioned his name.<br><br>I had the strangest feeling that, if our Jesus had gone to this celebration he would have been intruding.<br><br>How sad for someone not to be wanted at his own birthday party!<br><br>I'm glad it was only a dream. How terrible Joseph, if it had been real!</strong></span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: rgb(65,168,95);"><strong><br></strong></span><span style="color: rgb(184,49,47);"><strong>ON MY OWN BEHALF AND BEHALF OF THE APP, I WISH YOU ALL DEAR READERS A HOLY AND PEACEFUL CHRISTMAS.</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><strong><br><br> MANY THANKS TO  THOSE WHO HAVE DOWNLOADED AND SHARED THE APP AND SENT NEWS AND PERMITTED ME TO USE THE NEWS FROM THEIR SOCAIL MEDIA PLATFORMS. THE APP IS COMPLETELY FREE  AND READERS NEED NOT BE ON ANY OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM TO GET ALL THE INFORMATION ABOUT ALL THE LISTINGS, OVER 100 ON COBH AND THE GREAT ISLAND.. I HAVE NOT MISSED A DAY FOR THE PAST YEAR AND THE RECORD NUMBER OF DAILY STORES STANDS AT 30,  FOR JUST ONE DAY. <br>DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF STORIES IT TAKES ME MORE THAN   2 HOURS OF MY TIME A DAY AND I RECKON IT AMOUNTED TO ABOUT 1,000 HOURS DURING THE PAST YEAR. THAT'S MY COMMITMENT TO COBH AND THE GREAT ISLAND. IT ONLY TAKES MINUTE TO DOWNLOAD THE APP.  </strong></span></h3>
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