29th Sunday of the Year
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By His Wounds
Twenty-Ninth Sunday of the Year. Fr Joseph Bailham wonders how God can take pleasure in suffering. The first reading this Sunday
Seeing to the Heart
Twenty-ninth Sunday of the Year. Fr Albert Robertson preaches on the strange coalition of Christ's enemies. We are so used to
Joshua and Amalek
Twenty-ninth Sunday of the Year. Fr Nicholas Crowe reminds us that prayer is our weapon against every enemy. We heard in
More than Worth the Cost
Twenty-ninth Sunday of the Year. Fr Bruno Clifton considers the prophecy of the suffering servant. For generations the liturgy has presented
Seeking the Truth, Honestly
Twenty-ninth Sunday of the Year. Fr John O'Connor contrasts Christian dedication to truth with the behaviour of politicians, ancient and
Prayers and Prayerfulness
Twenty-Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time (C) | Fr John Farrell reflects on the prayefulness that places us and our prayers
Power of the Ransom
Twenty-Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time (B) | Fr Dermot Morrin on the amazement and fear that Jesus arouses in his
Let God’s Grace Cleanse Our Eyes
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) | Fr Timothy Radcliffe urges us to learn from the destitute and the victims
Why Do We Pray?
Twenty-Ninth Sunday of the Year (C) | Fr Benjamin Earl shows how today’s scripture readings can help answer the question “why
Open the Gates of Holiness
Twenty-Ninth Sunday of the Year. fr Richard Ounsworth explains the basis of Christian mission. Today is World Mission Day. There are
Respect for Politicians
Twenty-Ninth Sunday of the Year. Fr David Goodill shows us a way of understanding Jesus' saying in regard to paying
A Surge of the Heart
Twenty-Ninth Sunday of the Year. Fr Peter Harries shows us how prayer lies at the heart of all we do. Luke especially