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Departed, but still with us
The Ascension of the Lord. Fr Austin Milner preaches on the presence of the exalted Christ. Today we celebrate what appears
God has no Favourites
Sixth Sunday of Easter. Fr Anthony Axe preaches on the meeting of St Peter and the centurion Cornelius. In this week's
In God’s Time
Fifth Sunday of Easter. Fr Rudolf Löwenstein preaches on the image of the vine. Most of what we read or hear
Sheep become Shepherds
Fourth Sunday of Easter. Fr Theodore Taylor meditates upon the image of the Good Shepherd. 'I know my own, and my
Things That Go ‘Bump’ in the Night
Third Sunday of Easter. Fr Peter Hunter explains why Jesus is the very opposite of a ghost. I've often wondered just what
The Touch of the Word
Second Sunday of Easter (Low Sunday). Fr John Patrick Kenrick preaches on the doubts of Saint Thomas and the mercy of
Being Someone
Easter Sunday. Fr Timothy Calvert preaches on the readings of the Easter Vigil. They say you learn by your mistakes. I
What Happened on Good Friday?
Good Friday. Fr Robert Ombres reminds us that we need to keep the Passion of Christ before our eyes all
The Gift of the Eucharist
Holy Thursday. Fr Simon Gaine tells of the gift that we offer, and are offered, in the Eucharist. The Gospel brings
The Royal Way
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. Fr Isidore Clarke contrasts the triumphal entry of Christ into Jerusalem with
Seeing the Christ
Fifth Sunday of Lent. Fr Benjamin Earl preaches on the simple request that triggers Christ's passion. From time to time, probably,
Lifting up our Eyes
Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday). Fr Giles Hibbert suggests that those who refuse to acknowledge the spiritual reality of