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Councils of Faith: Lateran V (1512-17)
The Fifth Lateran Council (1512-1517) happened in the sixteenth century before another important council, Trent. However, there is a considerable
Sr Helen Prejean & the Call to Work for Justice
Sr Helen Prejean, well known as the religious sister featured in the film ‘Dead Man Walking’, recently came to Blackfriars,
End of year events at Blackfriars
The end of the academic year is always greeted with a panoply of parties at Blackfriars. Here are some of
Councils of Faith: Constance (1414-18)
There have been a number of times when there have been two or more people claiming to be the valid
Councils of Faith: Vienne (1311-12)
Pope Francis’ decision to gather an advisory body of Cardinals from all over the world has prompted much discussion in
Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Officially part of the liturgical calendar since 1856,
Solemnity of the Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Last Sunday, the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ in England, saw Oxford's annual Corpus Christi procession, which
Councils of Faith – Lyon I and II
Having completed our journey through Lent and Eastertide, we return now to the subject we’ve been looking at during this
Why give it all up for God?
Channel 4 has a daily 90-second programme in which individuals are invited to contribute their “take” on various religious and
Pentecost Vigil and Doorkeepers’ Dinner
Pentecost, the titular feast of our Priory of the Holy Spirit, always promises a great celebration at Blackfriars, Oxford. On
Pentecost 2013 – The Witness of the Spirit
Readings: Acts 2: 1-11; Psalm 104; Romans 8: 8-17; John 14: 15-16, 23-26 The Dominican Priory in Oxford – Blackfriars –
Resurrection Appearences: Peter and John (John 21: 15-25)
In this last resurrection appearance of Christ in John’s Gospel we find an exploration of the vocations of Peter and