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A Healing Touch
Thirteenth Sunday of the Year. Fr Robert Verrill preaches on the miraculous presence of Christ in our lives. So much has
Tossed by the Waves
Twelfth Sunday of the Year. Fr John O'Connor preaches on the calming of the storm. When medieval artists and icon painters
Creating and Shaping
Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time. Fr David Goodill ponders on plastic. As I look around my room, searching for inspiration to
Longing to Receive Him
The Solemnity of Corpus Christ. Fr Dominic White reflects on the gift of the Eucharist in the light of the
God’s Pronouns
Trinity Sunday. Fr Leon Pereira reminds us that God is not a monolith. In many of the Judaisms (yes, plural) of
Breath of God
Pentecost Sunday. Fr Timothy Radcliffe considers the Christian vocation in the light of today's feast. Soon after we were born, we
God Wants Lions
Seventh Sunday of Easter. Fr Richard Finn preaches on the true courage required in living the truth. For the last time
Our Life’s Compass
The Ascension of the Lord. fr Joseph Bailham preaches on the meaning of today's celebration. The Ascension is one of the
The Spirit Empowers Us to Love
Sixth Sunday of Easter. Fr Nicholas Crowe preaches on the new commandment. We are approaching the end of the Easter season
Wine Gladdens the Heart
Fifth Sunday of Easter. Fr Peter Harries preaches on the image of the vine and the branches. I am the true
Laying Down His Life
Fourth Sunday of Easter. fr Andrew Brookes preaches on the divine shepherding exercised by Christ. Jesus took up the imagery of
The Mission of the Resurrection
Third Sunday of Easter. Fr John Farrell shows how the appearances of Christ after his Resurrection lead the Church into