Christmas
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She Knew
Christmas. Fr Peter Hunter reminds us that the story of Christmas makes demands upon those who hear it. There is a
Paradoxes of Christmas
Christmas Day. Fr Sam Burke invites us to welcome Christmas into our homes. The verses of St. John’s Prologue are amongst
Today’s the Day
Christmas. Fr Benjamin Earl preaches on the great beginning of our salvation. (Our sermon for Sunday 26 December can be
Bringers of Light
Christmas Day. Most Rev Malcolm McMahon OP preaches on the readings for the Daytime Mass. At the beginning of St John’s
Light from Light
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord | Fr Richard Finn asks: How, amidst so much personal and societal darkness
He Lies ‘Mid the Beasts of the Stall
Christmas Dawn Mass | Fr Bruno Clifton expounds on the significance of the ox and the ass in our Nativity
Remember Your Dignity!
Christmas: The Nativity of our Lord | Deacon Toby Lees contemplates the two natures of Christ and the effect of
Becoming Mothers of the Word
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord | Br Andrew Brookes explains how we disciples of Jesus are to enflesh
Fear of the Dark
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). Fr Euan Marley shows how the emotions of fear and hope relate
A Saviour has been Born to You
The Nativity of the Lord. fr David reflects upon how the child Jesus furnishes and decks our souls. The angels have
Joy in Our Winter
Christmas. Fr Benedict Jonak tells us how the birth of Christ destroys the vicious circle of godless life. The very passing
Freed for Joy
Christmas. Fr Richard Finn directs our attention to the infant Jesus as Prince of Peace and source of our joy. “The