December 21 – Elizabeth brought to faith
Readings: Song of Songs 2:8-14 (or Zephaniah 3:14-18a); Psalm 33; Luke 1:39-45 The ministry of Jesus is to open eyes so
Scenes from the Provincial Assembly 2007
From 17 - 19 December, the brothers of the English Dominican province gathered for an assembly, several months ahead of
December 20 – Hindsight is 20/20
Readings: Isaiah 7:10-14; Psalm 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Luke 1:26-38 Each Advent we hear a lot in our readings about John the
The O Antiphons
Last year's recordings of the O antiphons, with music from the Dominican chant books are still online and may be
December 19 – Prophets in our own time
Readings: Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a; Psalm 71; Luke 1:5-25 We hear today of how Zechariah was informed of the conception of his
Salve procession
A provincial assembly is being held in Oxford from 17 -19 December, and we shall be bringing you photos and
Advent Tuesday 3 – Actions speak louder than words
Readings: Jeremiah 23:5-8; Psalm 71; Matthew 1:18-24'Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid.' It is often said that actions
Advent Monday 3 – What a family!
Readings: Genesis 49:2,8-10; Psalm 72; Matthew 1:1-17 When the Word became flesh it was into a very human family, a family
Advent Sunday 3 – The desert shall blossom
Readings: Isaiah 35:1-6a,10; Psalm 146; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11 It has always struck me how dreary Advent can become. The absence
What Do You Expect?
Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday). Fr Mark Edney reminds us that the true God, unlike our false gods, always exceeds
Advent Saturday 2 – The trap of authority
Readings Sirac 48:1-4, 9-11, Psalm 80, Matthew 17:9a, 10-13It sounds quite dramatic what Jesus says about the scribes: “Elijah has already
Advent Friday 2 – St John of the Cross
Readings: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1; Mt 11:16-19 Many people loathe Christmas. I do, too. But what I despise isn’t the solemnity