16th Sunday of the Year
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Inner Light
Sixteenth Sunday of the Year. Fr Simon Gaine considers how Christ is our shepherd and teacher. The shepherd, caring for his
Joyful Fruit
Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time. Fr Robert Verrill preaches on the divine patience. There are many characteristics of ourselves as human
Deep Hospitality
Sixteenth Sunday of the Year. Fr Oliver Keenan ponders what makes Mary's welcome to Jesus the better part. I feel a
Rest in God
Sixteenth Sunday of the Year. Fr Toby Lees wonders why Christ is concerned that the Apostles should rest. With some Gospel
Not Choosing is not an Option
Sixteenth Sunday of the Year (A). Fr Dominic Ryan preaches on the existential decision required by Christ's agricultural parables. In the
The Welcome Guest
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) | Fr David Sanders tells us to be sure to take time to listen
Holding to the Centre
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) | Rev. Br Toby Lees ponders the divisions manifest in the world today, and
Who is the kingdom of heaven?
Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time (A) | Fr Benjamin Earl explains why the right question isn't what is the kingdom
At the Feet of Jesus
Sixteenth Sunday of the Year. fr Dermot Morrin shows us how Mary understands the true meaning of hospitality. It is while Jesus
The Empty Desert?
Sixteenth Sunday of the Year. fr Fergus Kerr reflects on the significance of the desert lanscape in Scripture. These four verses,
On not being Solomon
Sixteenth Sunday of the Year. fr Gregory Murphy explains how God's judgement is inseparable from His mercy. In living we usually learn
Welcoming and Being Welcomed
Sixteenth Sunday of the Year. Fr Anthony Axe helps us to see how hospitality is vital the the spreading of