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Come One, Come All
Ash Wednesday. Most Rev Malcolm McMahon OP, Archbishop of Liverpool, finds that all human beings feel the need for repentance. There
Who Will Teach Us?
Eight Sunday of the Year. Fr David Goodill considers the relationship between teacher and pupil. Students tend to coin nick-names for
Of Gods and Men
Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time. Fr Dominic White reminds us that all Christians are called to martyrdom. One of my favourite
Pie in the Sky
Sixth Sunday of the Year. Fr Leon Pereira issues a call to heroism. The gibe that Christians believe in ‘pie in
Captured Alive
Fifth Sunday of the Year. Fr Richard Finn preaches on the response of faith to God's call. It’s unfashionable to say
Inside the Boundaries?
Fourth Sunday of the Year. Fr Joseph Bailham suggests that love is the ultimate boundary of our lives. Do you have
Truly Human
Second Sunday of the Year. Fr David McLean encourages to enjoy a fully human life. In an age when many are
Being and Doing
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Fr Richard Joseph Ounsworth considers how the baptism of Jesus points to
The Challenge of Gifting
The Solemnity of the Epiphany. Fr Samuel Burke reminds us that Christ saves kings and shepherds alike. (Our sermon for
The Depth of the Message
Second Sunday of Christmas. Fr Peter Harries challenges us to face up to the demands of the Christmas message in
The Human Family
The Feast of the Holy Family. Fr John Farrell meditates upon the trust and the care needed at the heart
Today’s the Day
Christmas. Fr Benjamin Earl preaches on the great beginning of our salvation. (Our sermon for Sunday 26 December can be