Lent - 5th Sunday
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The Gift of Life
Fifth Sunday of Lent. Fr David McLean suggests a way in which we can imitate Christ in his raising of
Know Yourself
Fifth Sunday of Lent. Fr David Goodill shows how Christ humbles the proud and lifts up the lowly from the
Keeping Company with the Lord
Fifth Sunday of Lent. Fr Theodore Taylor preaches on our sharing in Christ's glory on the cross. Jesus is near his
Veiling and Unveiling
Fifth Sunday of Lent. Fr Richard Ounsworth explores the ironies of today's liturgy. There are two strange ironies in today's liturgy.
Pressing On
Fifth Sunday of Lent. Fr Austin Milner preaches on St Paul's call to empty ourselves and be raised up with
Seeing the Christ
Fifth Sunday of Lent. Fr Benjamin Earl preaches on the simple request that triggers Christ's passion. From time to time, probably,
With you in Spirit
Fifth Sunday of Lent. Fr Benjamin Earl preaches on the role of the Spirit in the Christian life. When we are
Seduced by the Resurrection
Fifth Sunday of Lent. Fr Martin Ganeri preaches on the need to allow ourselves to be seduced into believing in the
Welcome Home
Fifth Sunday of Lent. Fr Timothy Radcliffe preaches on two kinds of human solidarity. One of our deepest needs is to
A Voice Came From Heaven
Fifth Sunday of Lent. Fr Edward Booth preaches on the glory of the Holy Trinity and of the humanity of
New Life and Old
Fifth Sunday of Lent. Fr Robert Pollock preaches on the encounter between Jesus and the sisters of Lazarus. Today's gospel describes
A New Deed
Fifth Sunday of Lent. Fr. Aelred Connelly preaches on our new freedom in Christ. 'See, I am doing a new deed,