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The English Martyrs
Today we celebrate the feast of the English Martyrs, and call to mind not only the forty priests, religious and
Consecrated Life in the New Testament
The New Testament contains many starting points for the Christian consecrated life. But while the consecrated life has clear origins in Jesus’ life
Dominican Study Week: “A Vision for Life”, 6-10th July
Young adult readers of this blog are invited to attend this Summer's study week, "A Vision for Life", which will
Consecrated Life: The Vows – Chastity
Of the three vows that form the basis of consecrated life, chastity is perhaps the most controversial. Though it finds its
St Catherine of Siena
Whilst I was browsing the theology shelves of a local bookstore a few weeks ago, a title in the feminist
Good Shepherd Sunday homily
Yesterday was 'Good Shepherd' Sunday, the day when the Church reflects on the role of Jesus Christ as the Good Shepherd
French Studentate visits Oxford
Last month, the student brothers of the Province of France came over from Lille to visit Oxford. This was the
Renovation of the Blackfriars Quad
Since October 2014, Blackfriars, Oxford, has been home to diggers and countless workmen. Their primary task was to seal off the
Easter Sunday 2015: Alleluia, run to Jesus!
I've always loved the motion in this scene, where Peter and the Beloved Disciple run to the tomb of Jesus
Triduum 2015 – Photographs and videos
Below are some photos and videos from the Triduum at Blackfriars, Oxford. This post will be updated at different points
Wednesday of Holy Week: More than forgiveness; freedom from sin
Today, often referred to as Spy Wednesday, marks the end of our quiet preparations for the rich drama that will
Tuesday of Holy Week: The pain of betrayal
This is perhaps the saddest and most painful scene in the whole Bible. Jesus is 'troubled in spirit' because he