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Simplify My Heart
Fifth Sunday of Lent. Fr Matthew Jarvis urges us to learn from the loneliness of Christ in his Passion. ‘Unless a
Looking Through
Fourth Sunday of Lent. Fr Oliver Keenan preaches on the importance of prepositions. The Gospel points back to the time of
A Fair Deal?
Third Sunday of Lent. Fr Lawrence Lew warns against seeing salvation as a bargain. Many people would have discovered internet shopping
The Final Word
Second Sunday of Lent. Fr Simon Gaine preaches on Christ's transfiguration on the mountain. Even before he mentions Moses and Elijah,
Repent, Believe, Preach
First Sunday of Lent. Fr Gregory Pearson preaches on the need to conform ourselves to Christ. On Wednesday, as we began
Naughty or Wicked?
Ash Wednesday. Fr Peter Hunter helps us to understand why Lenten practices are good for us. Years ago, after the death
Crossing the Boundary
Sixth Sunday of the Year. Fr Bruno Clifton finds profound meaning in leprosy. As you all know from your close reading
A New Creation
Fifth Sunday of the Year. Fr Allan White suggests that Jesus came to do more than heal the sick. Jewish understanding
What’s It All About
Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time. Fr John Patrick Kenrick preaches on the righteous anger of God. Many human beings get irritated
Living Provisionally
Third Sunday of the Year. Fr Robert Ombres considers what it costs to follow Christ. The readings for Mass today may
What do you seek?
Second Sunday of the Year. Fr Martin Ganeri invites us to imitate the desires of the first disciples. Jesus turned, and
A Baptism for Repentance
The Baptism of the Lord. Fr Dermot Morrin preaches on how Jesus's baptism shows forth his identity and his mission. In