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A Message of Mercy
Second Sunday of Easter. Fr David McLean shows how Easter faith is about more than a claim about Jesus's body. ‘Happy
Ripples
Easter Sunday. Fr Dominic Ryan preaches on the power of the Resurrection. Today, after all the preparation of Lent, and these
Whereof We Cannot Speak
Good Friday. Fr Aidan Nichols explains why Good Friday sermons must be brief. Good Friday is the only day in the
Love to the End
Holy Thursday. Fr Gregory Murphy offers a sermon for the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. I am writing from Scotland, where
The Faithful Witness
Palm Sunday. Fr Benjamin Earl considers the full meaning of Christ's last words from the Cross. About a third of St
Simplify My Heart
Fifth Sunday of Lent. Fr Matthew Jarvis urges us to learn from the loneliness of Christ in his Passion. ‘Unless a
Looking Through
Fourth Sunday of Lent. Fr Oliver Keenan preaches on the importance of prepositions. The Gospel points back to the time of
A Fair Deal?
Third Sunday of Lent. Fr Lawrence Lew warns against seeing salvation as a bargain. Many people would have discovered internet shopping
The Final Word
Second Sunday of Lent. Fr Simon Gaine preaches on Christ's transfiguration on the mountain. Even before he mentions Moses and Elijah,
Repent, Believe, Preach
First Sunday of Lent. Fr Gregory Pearson preaches on the need to conform ourselves to Christ. On Wednesday, as we began
Naughty or Wicked?
Ash Wednesday. Fr Peter Hunter helps us to understand why Lenten practices are good for us. Years ago, after the death
Crossing the Boundary
Sixth Sunday of the Year. Fr Bruno Clifton finds profound meaning in leprosy. As you all know from your close reading