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Deep Hospitality
Sixteenth Sunday of the Year. Fr Oliver Keenan ponders what makes Mary's welcome to Jesus the better part. I feel a
Who Are Our Icons?
Fifteenth Sunday of the Year. Fr Lawrence Lew invites us to see every human being as a work of art. ‘Christ
Only Christ
Fourteenth Sunday of the Year. Fr Simon Gaine suggests that Christians can learn from St Paul's refusal to boast. St Paul
Be Reasonable
Thirteenth Sunday of the Year. Fr Peter Hunter invites us to consider what we truly value. I once took a group
The Acceptable Sacrifice
Corpus Christ. Fr Gregory Pearson suggests that the Eucharist helps us to understand the scriptures' ambivalence about sacrifice. (Sermons for
In the Heart of God
Trinity Sunday. Fr Richard Joseph Ounsworth suggests that Trinitarian faith gives us the courage to be humble. While it might be
Diversity in Unity
Pentecost. Fr Bruno Clifton offers a fresh understanding of the link between today's Solemnity and the story of Babel. In many
Unity and Peace
Seventh Sunday of Easter. Fr John Patrick Kenrick traces the relationship between Christian disunity and war. Our sermon for the
Called in Hope
The Solemnity of the Ascension. Br Albert Robertson suggests that the Ascension is more than 'happily ever after'. The Feast of
Another Advocate
Sixth Sunday of Easter. Fr Martin Ganeri preaches on the manifold workings of the Spirit. I have said these things to
Into the Darkness
Fifth Sunday of Easter. Fr Dermot Morrin preaches on ultimate love. When Judas had gone out, it was night. Judas walked
Hope and Realism
Fourth Sunday of Easter. Fr Robert Ombres preaches on Christ the Good Shepherd. As Christians, when we face difficulties we may