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Ash Wednesday. Fr Robert Ombres finds in today's liturgy a perfect symbol of the Christian combination of realism and hope. Ashes

Fourth Sunday of the Year. Fr Simon Gaine shows how living the life of the Beatitudes does give us something

Third Sunday of the Year. Fr Colin Carr invites us to join an ever-widening circle in the darkness. The way Matthew

Second Sunday of the Year. Fr Brendan Slevin finds a reproach to the Church in the second reading of today's

Baptism of the Lord. Fr Columba Ryan invites us to be unsettled once again by the revelation of Christ's identity. Today

Epiphany. Fr Edmund Hill considers the meaning of the star that rose in the east. One must admit that we succeed

Feast of the Holy Family. Fr Peter Clarke reminds us of the importance of family life. Holy pictures of the Flight into

Christmas. Fr Benjamin Earl tells us how God helps us when we can't be bothered to read the manufacturer's instructions. Up

Fourth Sunday of Advent. Fr Timothy Radcliffe shows how St Joseph teaches us to prepare for the coming of Christ. St

Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday). Fr Mark Edney reminds us that the true God, unlike our false gods, always exceeds

Second Sunday of Advent. Fr Fabian Radcliffe tells us that we need have no fear of judgement. Advent is a cheerful

First Sunday of Advent. Fr Richard Finn fights off the temptation to an often-ignored but truly deadly sin.  'Stay awake!' This