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A Word of Friendship
Second Sunday of Christmas. Fr Richard Conrad unfolds some of the mysteries of St John's Gospel. Today’s Gospel can be summed
A Normal Family
Feast of the Holy Family. Fr Leo Edgar wonders whatever happened to a normal family Christmas. Our preparation for the celebration
Bringers of Light
Christmas Day. Most Rev Malcolm McMahon OP preaches on the readings for the Daytime Mass. At the beginning of St John’s
Not Afraid to Ask
Fourth Sunday of Advent | Fr Richard Joseph Ounsworth urges us to imitate Our Lady in her theological curiosity. Our Lady
Sing and Rejoice
Third Sunday of Advent. Fr Colin Carr suggests that a cheerful attitude is essential in building the Kingdom. Advent is a
In the Wilderness
Second Sunday of Advent. Fr Robert Gay considers what it takes to survive in the desert. The wilderness, that place mentioned
What are we waiting for?
First Sunday of Advent. Fr Sam Burke considers the Lord's command to stay awake. A slightly irreverent confession: whenever I hear
Back Where He Belongs
Solemnity of Christ the King. Fr Toby Lees faces the challenges of ‘lockdown Christianity’. One of the better slogans I’ve seen
The Weight of Glory
Thirty-third Sunday of the Year. Fr Luke Doherty preaches on the parable of the talents. This week’s Gospel raises the issue
Remembrance and Recollection
Thirty-second Sunday of the Year. Fr David Rocks considers the example of the wise virgins. The whole business of remembrance is
You Don’t Need Friends in Heaven
All Saints Day. Fr Euan Marley preaches on the saints' friendship for us in this present life. St Thomas Aquinas denies
Finding Meaning
30th Sunday of the Year. Fr Robert Verrill OP recommends against searching for meaning by sitting in front of the