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Love in Return for Love
Thirty-first Sunday of the Year. Fr Gregory Pearson preaches on the source of all true authority. What’s the problem with the
Hope Does Not Disappoint
Solemnity of All Saints. Fr Leo Edgar relates today's feast to tomorrow's commemoration of All Souls. The events that have taken
Go and Do Likewise
Thirtieth Sunday of the Year. Fr Bruno Clifton preaches on love of neighbour. ‘You must not molest the stranger or oppress
Seeing to the Heart
Twenty-ninth Sunday of the Year. Fr Albert Robertson preaches on the strange coalition of Christ's enemies. We are so used to
A Rich Banquet
Twenty-eighth Sunday of the Year. Fr Martin Ganeri confronts the shocking language of Christ's preaching. ‘I have my banquet all prepared,
The Tragedy of Love
Twenty-seventh Sunday of the Year. Br Bede Mullens traces a line from Eden to Calvary. ‘The best-laid plans of mice and
What Do You Think?
Twenty-sixth Sunday of the Year. Fr Dermot Morrin preaches on the parable of the two sons. ‘What do you think?’ In
Love, Finally
Twenty-fifth Sunday of the Year. Fr Robert Ombres preaches on the love that exceeds justice. On hearing or reading certain gospel
The Grace to Forgive
Twenty-fourth Sunday of the Year. Fr John Patrick Kenrick meditates on forgiveness. In our moral lives a readiness to forgive is
Structures of Love
Twenty-third Sunday of the Year. Fr Colin Carr preaches on the vital importance of community. Our society seems to admire the
But Not Yet?
Twenty-second Sunday of the Year. Fr Timothy Radcliffe is confident that God will never abandon us to mediocrity. St Peter confess
Opening the Truth
Twenty-first Sunday of the Year. Fr Luke Doherty preaches on the role of synods in leading us deeper into the