Characters of Advent – Isaiah
Throughout Advent the voice of Isaiah echoes down to us with a prophetic zeal and eloquence that is profound, moving
The History of Advent
Happy New Year! Well, liturgically speaking anyway, as we now enter the season of Advent. This period in the Church’s
The Life of Virtue – Humility
Humility – just another ‘monkish virtue’! That was British philosopher David Hume’s opinion in the eighteenth century and I would
The Life of Virtue – Chastity
When chastity is spoken of in these times most people simply associate it with the edict of ‘not having sex
The Life of Virtue – Patience
‘Wait your turn – patience is a virtue you know!’ How many times have we all heard patience being
The Life of Virtue – Truth
Veritas or truth is one of the mottos of the Order of Preachers and one which goes to the very
The Life of Virtue – Sacrifice
In almost all religions the offering of sacrifice plays a prominent if not central role. We naturally and correctly perceive
Ministries, Charisms, Fruits – 20 Faithfulness
The seventh fruit of the Holy Spirit that St Paul identifies is faithfulness. Faithfulness is at the very heart
Ministries, Charisms, Fruits – 9 Administration
Administration is an inescapable part of most of our lives and one that is often likely to raise a grimace
Monday of Holy Week – The Third Station of the Cross
Br Graham Hunt OP gives a reflection on the Third Station of the Cross - Jesus falls for the first
Lent Week 5 Monday – Go away and do not sin again
Readings: Daniel 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62; Psalm 23; John 8:1-11 In today’s Gospel passage from John, Jesus returns from the Mount
Lent Week 1 – Thursday – Ask and it will be given to you
Readings: Esther C: 12, 14-16, 23-25; Psalm 138; Matthew 7:7-12 Today’s Gospel, taken from the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew,