Despite these challenges, the year has brought notable gifts for the Ordinariate and, I hope, for the wider Church. Interim editions of The Saint Willibrord Missal and The Saint Willibrord Breviary have been published. These resources, shaped with care and devotion, are offered not only as tools for our own fellowship but as gifts for any clergy, religious, or lay faithful who might find them useful in their own prayer and ministry. My prayer is that they serve as instruments to deepen the life of the Church wherever they are welcomed, even in the quiet corners of homes, chapels, and small communities.
Advent is, of course, a season of patient waiting and hope, a time to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. It is fitting, then, that our Ordinariate has moved quietly, but steadily, through these months. Even in the midst of illness and the demands of life, our work continues, sustained not by human strength alone but by the Spirit who stirs in us the desire to serve.
Looking ahead to 2026, we will be introducing The Shepherd’s Keep, a further development of our commitment to serve clergy and lay ministers who are wounded, discerning, or simply in need of a safe place to rest. This initiative seeks to provide spiritual nourishment, practical guidance, and companionship in the work of God’s Kingdom, particularly for those who may feel marginalized or overlooked. Details will follow in Epiphanytide, but I pray that this fellowship will become a haven for all who seek renewal in their calling.
May this Incarnational season be one of hope and quiet joy for you. May the light of Christ, whose coming we anticipate, shine upon your hearts and homes. And may the Spirit continue to strengthen and sustain our fellowship, even in the midst of sickness, weariness, and the ordinary burdens of life.