The Spirit Enlarges Our Hearts
Seventeenth Sunday of the Year. Fr Richard Conrad reflects upon how our lives are transformed and perfected through Jesus Christ. Occasionally,
Women in the Old Testament: Deborah
We are told relatively little about Deborah in the Old Testament. However, the little we do learn comes to life
Women in the Old Testament: Rahab the prostitute
Joshua 2:1-24, 6:17-25. (See also Matthew 1:5, Hebrews 11:31 & James 2:25.) Rahab’s story is told in the
United in Christ
Sixteenth Sunday of the Year. Fr Martin Ganeri shows how the fulfilment of our human desire for unity is brought about
Women in the Old Testament: Miriam
We meet the sister of Moses three times in the course of the Pentateuch: her first appearance is perhaps her
Invocation 2012
The Invocation festival is going from strength to strength. Last weekend (6-8 July), this national discernment festival for young adults
Women in the Old Testament: Tamar
Readings: Genesis 38. I imagine that when the rather racy story of Tamar and her three husbands appears as the First
Carry Nothing but the Word
Fifteenth Sunday of the Year. Fr Leo Edgar examines how the excess baggage of modern life can get in the way
Ordinations at Blackfriars 2012
There are certain joyful occasions in our community life which might seem to rival even the great feasts of Easter,
Women in the Old Testament: Dinah
Reading: Genesis chapter 34, The Rape of Dinah The dramatic story of Dinah is one where hermeneutics will have much to
Recognizing Jesus Christ
Fourteenth Sunday of the Year. Fr Dominic urges us to allow Jesus Christ to break through the barriers we place
Women in the Old Testament: Rachel & Leah
If we think family life can be a complicated affair in these times, the Old Testament can always seem to