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Institution of Readers
During the English Dominicans' provincial assembly in Oxford last month, the Provincial instituted two of the Dominican students and members
BLESSING OUR LIVES II
In our last blog post on blessings, we reflected on how blessings may play a bigger role in our daily
January 1st: Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God
Readings: Numbers 6: 22-27, Psalm 67, Galatians 4: 4-7, Luke 2: 16-21 According to the Old Testament, the blessing of God
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
The Holy Innocents
1 Jn 1:5-2:2, Ps 123:2-5,7-8, Mt 2:13-18 The Feast of the Holy Innocents is a powerful reminder of the great challenge
Christmas at Blackfriars 2
Christmas dinner under way: Christmas Day Vespers: The cooks complete the last finishing touches: The dinner itself!
Christmas at Blackfriars
Some pictures from our midnight mass at Blackfriars Oxford: And some time relaxing together afterwards:
Christmas Day – God became man so that men might become gods
Isaiah 52:7-10, Psalm 97:1-6, Hebrews 1:1-6, John 1:1-18 God became man so that men might become gods. These words of St
24th December – Zechariah: An Advent Conversion
What is the price of your doubt? When Zechariah doubts God’s plan, he loses the ability to speak. His lack
Waiting in Hope: O Emmanuel
Br Oliver Keenan concludes our series with a reflection on the O antiphon for the 23rd December, O Emmanuel.
Waiting in Hope: O Rex Gentium
Continuing our series of pre-Christmas talks, Br Gregory Pearson offers a reflection on the great O antiphon for today, 22nd December,
Christmas Services at Blackfriars, Oxford
For those wishing to join the community in Oxford for our liturgical celebration of Christmas, below are the times of