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Baptism, our Tomb and Womb
Baptism of the Lord. Fr Robert Ombres preaches on the feast of the Lord which completes the Christmas season. Our baptisms
Divine Manifestation, Human Wisdom
Epiphany. Fr Richard Ounsworth preaches on the manifestation of Jesus Christ to human wisdom in the persons of the magi. No
‘He who made fire now fears the cold’
Christmas. Beginning with this quotation from R. Crashaw, Fr John Farrell reflects on the meaning of God's Word-made-flesh. Christianity lives within the
Christmas is a collage!
Fourth Sunday of Advent. Fr Piers Linley preaches on the obedience of St Joseph. St Luke gives us an account of the
Answering John
Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday). Fr Rudolf Löwenstein preaches on Jesus' reply to a question carried from an imprisoned
The Trouble With You
Second Sunday of Advent. Fr Brendan Hodgson preaches on John the Baptist's advice to the crowds. The trouble with you is? We
The Lord be with you
First Sunday of Advent. Fr Allan White preaches on the God who not only acts but is present with us. One
What Kind of King?
Solemnity of Christ the King. Fr Terence Crotty preaches on two images of kingship which apply to Christ. 'The Feast of
Fearful Signs
Thirty-Third Sunday of the Year. Fr Giles Hibbert preaches on the words of Jesus: Nation will fight against nation, and
Sons of the Resurrection
Thirty-Second Sunday of the Year. Fr Euan Marley preaches on life after death. Do Christians believe in life after death? It
Seeking the Lost
Thirty-First Sunday of the Year. Fr Dermot Morrin preaches on Jesus' seeking out of Zacchaeus at Jericho. There is something of
The Ordinary Extra-Ordinary
Solemnity of All Saints. Fr Peter Harries on all those individual men and women who are not formally recognised by the