In the introduction to his Reflections for Advent and Christmastide, Bishop Christopher writes: "Pope Benedict has dedicated this year as the Year for Priests. In response to this invitation to pray for our priests, I have at the end of each reflection suggested a prayer for some aspect of a priest's ministry. Our priests are a part of the gift of Christ to our world and to us. What they can offer us during their ministry becomes what we can offer our world as a sign and symbol of its redemption by Jesus."

To read these reflections, which cover the period from the First Sunday of Advent to the Baptism of Jesus, please click on the attachment below.