Haavar Nilsen
fr Haavar Simon Nilsen is a son of the French Province, resident in his native Norway. He studied for a masters degree in Applied Theology at Blackfriars, Oxford.
The Vicariate of Dacia
As the Dominican Vicariate of Dacia had their annual meeting recently, I would like to present this group of friars
BLESSING OUR LIVES I
Over the next few days, Godzdogz will be offering a couple of features on blessings. Today's reflection will look at
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
First Week of Advent – Tuesday
Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10; Ps 72; Luke 10:21-24 The Gospel tells us that Jesus hides the divine mysteries from the wise and
Deacons homily, Saturday 32nd week year 1
Mass with anointing of the sickReadings: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Ps 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43; Lk 18:1-8As a newly ordained deacon, I
Don’t Just Hang Around
Thirty-Second Sunday of the Year. Fr Haavar Simon Nilsen calls on us to long for Christ.In this Sunday's Gospel, we
Thirty-Second Sunday of the Year: Don’t Just Hang Around!
Br. Haavar has provided this weeks Torch sermon. Just click here
Deacon’s Homily, Sunday 31st week Year A
Readings: Mal 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10, Ps 131:1, 2, 3, 1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13, Mt 23:1-12 Dear friends. In today’s Gospel we find two
Deacon’s Homily, Thursday 27th week Year 1
Yesterday, we heard how the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray. Jesus answers by teaching them the
Fruits of Study 8: The Notion of Love
Our faith is based on love, and love is the foundation of our whole life. Of course we know what
22nd July
On Friday the 22nd July an act of terrorism took the lives of 77 people in Norway. 8 people were
Vocation Story
We easily take the word ‘vocation’ for granted, seeing it as something given, an ‘offer’ given from God to which