Preparing the Way: The Institution of the Eucharist
This Christmas week the Dominican students of Blackfriars are preparing the way for Christmas with a series of reflections on
Preparing the Way: The Annunciation
This Christmas week the Students of Blackfriars are preparing the way for Christmas with a series of reflections on the
793 – not out
Today is the anniversary of the approval of the Order of Preachers in 1216. In the build-up to our celebration
On the Path to Sainthood
On the nineteenth of December the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, led by Archbishop Angelo Amato, met with the
Fourth Sunday in Advent
In today's readings we see the promise and fulfilment of the good things that God has prepared for those who
Here and Now
Fourth Sunday of Advent. Fr Vivian Boland preaches about the bodiliness of our salvation. Catholicism is a physical at least as
Characters of Advent – Caesar Augustus
“In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled
Characters of Advent – Herod
Two Herods appear in the gospels, Herod the Great who was King of Judea at the time of Jesus' birth,
Characters of Advent – Joseph
It is not surprising that the Advent season brings Joseph to the fore. The events surrounding the conception and birth
Characters of Advent – Gabriel
The Greek word angelos means messenger and so angels are those creatures who announce God's word to His people. The
Characters of Advent – Zechariah
Zechariah, do not be afraid, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth is to bear you a son