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The Attraction of Mary
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. fr Robert Ombres explains how the unique relationship between Christ and
A Calm Spirit?
Nineteenth Sunday of the Year. fr Robert Gay uses the rule of St Benedict to reflect on the temptation to
Knowing Our Needs
Eighteenth Sunday of the Year. fr Benedict Jonak helps us to see how Jesus makes us aware of our greatest
Humble Need
Seventeenth Sunday of the Year. fr David Rocks helps us to see how our needs open us to God's grace. Some
The Empty Desert?
Sixteenth Sunday of the Year. fr Fergus Kerr reflects on the significance of the desert lanscape in Scripture. These four verses,
The Love of Learning
Fifteenth Sunday of the Year. fr David Goodill points to the prophetic nature of Jesus' earlier sending of his apostles. We
Eternally Loved
Fourteenth Sunday of the Year. fr John O'Connor shows us how in Jesus Christ we find acceptance. I remember hearing a
The Power to Forgive
Solemnity of Ss Peter and Paul. fr Thomas Skeats helps us to understand how evil can only be overcome through
Why Are You Afraid?
Twelfth Sunday of the Year. fr Fabian Radcliffe uses today's Gospel reading to help us with the storms that threaten
The Power of Small Deeds
Eleventh Sunday of the Year. fr Richard Finn helps us to see the power of small deeds in building the
His Blood be Upon Us
The Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). fr Dominic White reflects on how the Holy Eucharist connects us to God
Overflowing Love
Trinity Sunday. fr Timothy Radcliffe teaches us about the overflowing love which is the life of the Holy Trinity. People sometimes