Toby Lees
Fr Toby Lees is assistant priest at Our Lady of the Rosary and St Dominic's, London, and Priest Director of Radio Maria England.
toby.lees@english.op.org
First Wednesday of Advent: Black Friday vs Jesus’ permanent offer
People fighting over a large TV in a box in an Asda store Readings: Is 25:6-10A; Ps 23; Mt 15:29-37 On Black
Remembering fr Clifford Bertrand Pike OP
During the month of November we remember and pray for the dead. This year, as in previous years we shall
Dominican Priories: Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Priory was first founded about 1230-1, in the reign of King Alexander II. The Priory was subsequently destroyed
Third Joyful Mystery: The Nativity
"And while they were there the time came for her to be delivered. And she gave birth to her first-born
Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
"His name is John" - Circumcision of St John the Baptist
Catholic Social Teaching: Economic Justice and the Dignity of the Worker
“Never discuss religion and politics”, they say. So one would appear to be straying into dangerous territory in seeking to
Tuesday of Holy Week: Brighton Rock, sin and the point of no return
Poster for the original (and best) film adaptation of Brighton Rock
Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent: Strange Gods and Modern Idols
Readings: Daniel 3:14-20,24-25,28; Canticle Daniel 3:52-56; John 8:31-42 In today’s first reading we can admire the fidelity and integrity of Shadrach,
Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent: who is conforming to who?
Readings: Isaiah 65:17-21; Psalm 29:2,4-6,11-13; John 4:43-54 Today’s Gospel finds Jesus back in Cana, scene of the first miracle of his
Solemnity of St Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Witness to justice and love
Readings: 2 Samuel 7:4-5,12-14,16; Psalm 88:2-5,27,29; Romans 4:13,16-18,22; Matthew 1:16,18-21,24 or Luke 2:41-51 Next Tuesday we will be celebrating the Annunciation
First Station of the Cross: Jesus is condemned to death
The Dominican student brothers will be leading the Stations of the Cross every Friday in Lent (except Good Friday) at 5.15pm
Saturday after Ash Wednesday: Almsgiving
Readings: Isaiah 58:9-14; Psalm 85:1-6; Luke 5:27-32 If I had to bet on what one question most Catholics have been asked