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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
Waiting in Hope – O Oriens
As we prepare for Christmas, Br Matthew Jarvis offers a reflection on today's great O antiphon, O Oriens, in this
20th December – ‘Thy Will Be Done’
Today’s gospel passage from Luke is deceptively familiar. So familiar that it can be easily lost on us. When we
Provincial Assembly 2011
On the 14th-16th December Blackfriars, Oxford, hosted the Provincial Assembly of the English Dominican friars. This gathering is an opportunity
Advent – 19th December: Elijah, John, Jesus and the Coming of the Lord.
Judges 13:2-7 & 14-25a; Ps 71; Luke 1:5-25. It was a common belief among the Jews at the time of Jesus
Fourth Sunday of Advent – The Awesome Gift of Holiness
Readings: 2 Samuel 7:1-5.8-12. 14.16, Psalm 88(89), Romans 16:25-27. Luke 1: 26-38 Holiness, according to the Old Testament, is not primarily
17th December – “Son of David, Son of Abraham – Wisdom of God”
Readings: Genesis 49: 2, 8-10; Psalm 72; Matthew 1: 1-17 As we enter this final stage of Advent, when the Church