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The Power and the Glory
Palm Sunday. Fr John Patrick Kenrick reminds us why we cannot overlook the reality of Christ's suffering. Mel Gibson’s film ‘The
Living Up To Our Humanity
Fifth Sunday of Lent. Fr John O'Connor preaches on the weeping, laughing Christ. The great English writer, John Donne, in a
I Am the Light
Fourth Sunday of Lent. Fr Benedict Jonak considers lives of comparisons. It is very tiring to lead a life full of
God is Better
Third Sunday of Lent. Fr Toby Lees finds inspiration for our Lenten fast in the story of the woman at
On the Road to Life
Second Sunday of Lent. Fr Dominic White is inspired by his memories of a Dominican nun. What might a holy person
Jesus Leads the Way
First Sunday of Lent. Fr Richard Ounsworth preaches on the challenges of the moral life. Before Lent began, we started reading
Going Away and Coming Back
Ash Wednesday. Fr Colin Carr preaches on the call to repentance. Many stories, epics and myths are about someone or some
Nothing is Impossible with God
Sixth Sunday of the Year. As Lent approaches, Fr Richard Finn reflects on the great challenge of Christ's moral teaching. ‘If
Here I Am
Fifth Sunday of the Year. Fr David Goodill encourages us to stand boldly in the light. Jesus uses two images in
How to be Happy
Fourth Sunday of the Year. Fr Robert Verrill explains the relationship between the Beatitudes and the life of virtue. A few
Galilee of the Gentiles
Third Sunday of the Year. Fr Benjamin Earl considers the significance of the place where Christ began his mission. If you
Behold, the Lamb!
Second Sunday of the Year. Fr Peter Harries preaches on the figure of the Lamb of God. What did John the