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        Antony Lawes
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        Fr Frank Brennan’s Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Advent 2025

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        Antony Lawes
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        It was with an overwhelming sense of joy, anticipation and a few tears that five seminarians from the Diocese of Parramatta recently undertook the Rite of Admission to Candidacy for the priesthood. ...
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