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The Meaning of Pentecost
Pentecost Sunday. Fr. Aelred Connelly preaches on God's greatest gift to his people. Today's reading gives us a clue as to
Jesus’ Final Request
Seventh Sunday of Easter. Fr John Orme Mills preaches on Christ's prayer for unity. I pray that they may all be one. This,
Seated at God’s right hand
The Ascension of the Lord. Fr Fergus Kerr preaches on the words of the Creed: 'He ascended into heaven and
God makes a home in us
Sixth Sunday of Easter. Fr Robert Eccles preaches on the meaning of home, controversy and household of faith. Father Vincent McNabb
Love, the centre of Christianity?
Fifth Sunday of Easter. Fr Robert Ombres preaches on the cost of Christian charity. If asked to say what is at
The Voice of the Good Shepherd
Fourth Sunday of Easter. Fr Thomas Crean preaches on how the flock can hear their Shepherd's voice today. Christ said, My sheep
The Glory that Steps Down
Holy Thursday. Fr Vivian Boland preaches on the profound sign of a wonderful reality. Have you ever tried to get a
Christ’s sheep regathered
Third Sunday of Easter. Fr Isidore Clarke preaches on three episodes of reconciliation. In Christ's Passion the shepherd had been struck
Believe and Rejoice!
Second Sunday of Easter (Low Sunday). Fr Simon Gaine preaches on the purpose of John's Gospel. What's the point in believing?
The Dawning of Faith
Easter Sunday. Fr Richard Finn preaches for the Mass celebrated on Easter Sunday morning. How do we expect John to narrate
The Whole Story
Good Friday. Fr Richard Ounsworth preaches on a world divided into two by the sufferings of Christ. One can hardly ignore
The Passion according to Luke
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. Fr Columba Ryan preaches on the special emphases of Luke's account of