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Completing the Circle of Joy
The Ascension of the Lord. Fr Peter Harries finds a source of deep joy in the Ascension of the Lord. The phrase
The Gift Within
Sixth Sunday of Easter. Fr John Farrell suggests that we all need to receive the Holy Spirit anew this Eastertide. Today's readings
The Road to Glory
Fifth Sunday of Easter. Fr David Barrins contrasts the way of Judas and the way of Christ. In the Gospel for
Shepherds, Good and Bad
Fourth Sunday of Easter. Fr Robert Pollock preaches on the great responsibility of the pastors of the Church. The fourth Sunday
The Mission of Easter
Third Sunday of Easter. Fr Robert Gay wants us to get excited. In today's Gospel we hear that when Peter recognized
Blind Faith?
Second Sunday of Easter (Low Sunday). Fr Benjamin Earl warns us not to feel superior to 'Doubting Thomas'. If I told
And No Religion Too
Easter Sunday. Fr Euan Marley wonders why the Resurrection seems to have nothing to do with religion. Here's something odd about
The Triumph of the Cross
Good Friday. Fr David Rocks explains why it is right that Christ carries his own Cross. This is a day of
Dinner Time
Holy Thursday. Fr Fergus Kerr finds sharing a meal a profoundly significant occasion. On Holy Thursday, throughout the Catholic world, we
More Than Loud Hosannas
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. Fr Richard Ounsworth invites us to join Christ on his journey outside
Know Yourself
Fifth Sunday of Lent. Fr David Goodill shows how Christ humbles the proud and lifts up the lowly from the
Come Home
Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday). Fr Jonathan Fleetwood finds good and bad in the two sons of today's parable. Today's Gospel