Advocate
Christmas – Hope and Light “I will light candles this Christmas. Candles of hope where despair keeps watch, Candles of joy, despite all sadness, Candles of courage for fears ever-present, Candles of peace for tempest-tossed days, Candles of love to inspire all my living Candles that will burn all the year long.” (Howard Thurman)
Winter 2021
Volume 61 No. 3
ST. JOSEPH’S ADVOCATE Published by: Editor: Printed by:
“Jesus said: I am the light of the world; Anyone who follows me will not be walking in the dark, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12)
Mill Hill Missionaries Fr. Jim O’Connell Modern Printers, Kilkenny
CONTENTS Editorial ....................................................................................................... 2 “Today is Christmas Day – What?” ........................................................ 4 Deep Peace of the Son of Peace ................................................................ 7 Jubilee Day .................................................................................................. 8 Words of thanks from Cameroon and Kenya ........................................ 11 Long Singut now – 50 years on ................................................................ 14 Obituary List ............................................................................................. 16 Photo credits: Front cover – Nuala Higgins (See editorial), Fons Eppink, Donal Harney.
MISSION OFFERINGS All Postal Orders and Cheques to be sent direct to us at St. Joseph’s Advocate, Mill Hill Missionaries, 50 Orwell Park, Rathgar, Dublin D06 C535. Bank Giros to be sent directly to our Bank account. Details of the a/c available from our office: 01 412 7707
We are now in a position to accept donations by Credit or Debit Card. You can use this method by phoning our office: 01 412 7707
A Christmas Prayer for all our friends and benefactors May the celebration of Christ’s birth light up your hearts and lives. May the wonder of his presence bring hope, love, joy and peace to you and your families. And may the New Year bring many blessings. 2
Winter 2021
St. Joseph’s Advocate Mill Hill Missionaries 50 Orwell Park Rathgar, Dublin D06 C535 Tel: (01) 412 7707 Winter 2021
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