20th December – ‘Thy Will Be Done’
Today’s gospel passage from Luke is deceptively familiar. So familiar that it can be easily lost on us. When we
Advent – 19th December: Elijah, John, Jesus and the Coming of the Lord.
Judges 13:2-7 & 14-25a; Ps 71; Luke 1:5-25. It was a common belief among the Jews at the time of Jesus
Fourth Sunday of Advent – The Awesome Gift of Holiness
Readings: 2 Samuel 7:1-5.8-12. 14.16, Psalm 88(89), Romans 16:25-27. Luke 1: 26-38 Holiness, according to the Old Testament, is not primarily
House of Gold
Fourth Sunday of Advent. Fr Leon Pereira urges us to accept Our Lady as our Mother, in accordance with Christ's command. Everyone
Waiting in Hope – Preparing for Christmas with the Dominican Students in Oxford
In the lead-up to Christmas, the Dominican students brothers in Oxford will be giving reflections on the coming feast on
The ‘O’ Antiphons, December 17-23
For the text and music of the O Antiphons, sung at Vespers from today until December 23rd, see the posts
17th December – “Son of David, Son of Abraham – Wisdom of God”
Readings: Genesis 49: 2, 8-10; Psalm 72; Matthew 1: 1-17 As we enter this final stage of Advent, when the Church
Third Week of Advent – Friday – Living the faith that we preach
Readings: Isaiah 56:1-3a.6-8; Psalm 67 (66):2-3.5.7-8; John 5:33-36 Today’s Gospel enlightens us on two major points: all our efforts in preaching
Third Week of Advent – Thursday – Accept the Fullness of God’s Plan
Readings: Isaiah 54: 1-10; Psalm 30; Luke 7: 24-30 John the Baptist holds a distinct honor in the Gospels in that
14th December – St John of the Cross
Readings: Isaiah 45: 6c-8, 18, 21c-25; Ps 85; Luke 7: 18b-23 It is fitting that we celebrate St John of the
13th December – St Lucy
Readings: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-18, 19 And 23; Mt 21:28-32 The Church has a long tradition of absorbing
Third Week of Advent – Monday – Discernment
Readings: Numbers 24:2-7,15-17; Matthew 21:23-27.Balaam, whom we encounter in today’s first reading from the Book of Numbers, is a curious