David Rocks
fr David Edward Rocks OP live at the Priory of the Holy Spirit, Oxford, and is Chaplain to the Oratory School.
david.rocks@english.op.org
He Is Not Here
Easter Sunday. Fr David Rocks responds to the desire of those who seek to see Jesus. Just over forty days ago
More than Words
Fiftheenth Sunday of the Year. Fr David Rocks preaches on the importance of words and of the Word. To St Francis
Between the Two
The Solemnity of Christ the King. Fr David Rocks preaches on the turn of the year. In celebrating the Solemnity of
Stooping Low
Fifth Sunday of Lent. Fr David Rocks preaches on the woman taken in adultery. ‘How low can you stoop?’ In a
Firm in Faith
The Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. Fr David Rocks finds encouragement in the varied apostolic characters of today's great
Remembrance and Recollection
Thirty-second Sunday of the Year. Fr David Rocks considers the example of the wise virgins. The whole business of remembrance is
Piercing the Darkness
Presentation of the Lord | Fr David Rocks contemplates the virtues of Our Lady and the light of hope that
The Bell tolls for thee…
Solemnity of the Annunciation | Fr David Rocks urges us to listen for the Angelus Bell that fittingly interrupts our
They Will All Be Taught By God
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) | Fr David Rocks exhorts us to patience and prayerful attention to Christ’s teaching
His Name Will Be Emmanuel
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception | Fr David Rocks reflects upon the immense relevance of today's feast. I had just finished
Good That We Are Here
Second Sunday of Lent (A) | Fr David Rocks ponders the fleeting goodness of the world and the enduring goodness
Pentecost
Pentecost Sunday. fr David Rocks explains how Pentecost is the gateway to Eternity. Fifty days have passed since Easter. Days of