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God brings all our good purposes and every effort of faith to fulfilment
Thirty-First Sunday of the Year. Fr Nicholas Crowe reflects upon how God uses our initiative and transforms our human effort in
Become Yourself in Christ
Solemnity of All Saints. Fr Timothy Radcliffe helps us to see how in becoming more like Christ we become more
Humble Prayer
Thirtieth Sunday of the Year. Fr Richard Finn notes how humility must lie at the heart of our prayer. There’s no
A Surge of the Heart
Twenty-Ninth Sunday of the Year. Fr Peter Harries shows us how prayer lies at the heart of all we do. Luke especially
God’s Chosen People
Twenty-Eighth Sunday of the Year. Fr Lawrence Lew reflects upon how God invites us to co-operate in the work of our
To Pluck Up and To Plant
Twenty-Seventh Sunday of the Year. Fr Gregory Murphy reflects upon the transforming power of God's grace. Just before this Gospel passage
Why Rich and Poor?
Twenty-Sixth Sunday of the Year. Fr Duncan Campbell challenges us each to reflect on how we can help those who
God our Saviour Desires All People to be Saved
Twenty-Fifth Sunday of the Year. Fr John Farrell shows us how we are called to communicate the saving presence of Jesus
Rejoice with Me
Twenty-Fourth Sunday of the Year. Fr Aelred Connelly reflects on how our own little golden calves prevent us from rejoicing
Change for the Better
Twenty-Third Sunday of the Year. Fr David McLean helps us to see that true change involves growth in Christ. Today’s gospel
Equally Children of God
Twenty-Second Sunday of the Year. Fr Fergus notes now Jesus' welcoming of those with disabilities has made an impact on
Ordination of Gregory Pearson and Nicholas Crowe
Ordinations, Installations & Professions. On Saturday 27 July, at Blackfriars Oxford, Br Nicholas Crowe OP was ordained to the diaconate and