Fergus Kerr
fr. Fergus Kerr is a member of the Dominican community in Edinburgh, where he teaches theology. He is the editor of New Blackfriars, the theological and philosophical review of the English Dominicans.
fergus.kerr@english.op.org
Dinner Time
Holy Thursday. Fr Fergus Kerr finds sharing a meal a profoundly significant occasion. On Holy Thursday, throughout the Catholic world, we
God is Love
Sixth Sunday of Easter. Fr Fergus Kerr preaches on divine love. 'God is love' (1 John 4.8): this verse must be
Beyond the Boundaries
Twentieth Sunday of the Year. Fr Fergus Kerr draws many questions from one of the few humorous passages of the
A Doctrine and a Prayer
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Fr Fergus Kerr finds something deeply appropriate in the timing of
Wise Men came from the East to Jerusalem
Epiphany. Fr Fergus Kerr preaches on the Solemnity of the Ephiphany of our Lord. 'Wise men', Magi. Not the only magi in
A Loving Touch
Thirteenth Sunday of the Year. Fr Fergus Kerr tells us that Christians should not be ashamed of material things, or
Why Shepherds?
Christmas. Fr Fergus Kerr preaches on the visit of the shepherds to the infant Jesus. The first visitors to the infant
Go out to the Whole World
Thirteenth Sunday of the Year. Fr Fergus Kerr admires the sacrificial lives of Christian missionaries. The Gospel is addressed to the
The Cataclysmic Coming of Christ
First Sunday of Advent. Fr Fergus Kerr reminds us that we should be shocked and disturbed by the Incarnation of
Seated at God’s right hand
The Ascension of the Lord. Fr Fergus Kerr preaches on the words of the Creed: 'He ascended into heaven and
The Sign of Ashes
Ash Wednesday. Fr Fergus Kerr preaches on the meaning of the ashes placed on our foreheads at the beginning of
Preaching the Resurrection
Easter Sunday. Fr Fergus Kerr preaches an Easter Vigil homily on the mission of Mary Magdalen and the other Mary. Go