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The Peace of Christ completest the Paschal Mystery
Pentecost Sunday. fr Nicholas tells us how Jesus Christ creates peace among us. Today we celebrate the completion of the paschal
Why Stand Looking into Heaven?
The Ascension of the Lord. fr Lawrence asks in what sense we should look for the coming of the Lord. A
Chosen to be Friends
Sixth Sunday of Easter. fr Peter reflects upon the Christian calling to friendship. Jesus was Jewish. Peter, John, the apostles, Mary
Growing in Confidence
Fifth Sunday of Easter. fr Gregory reflects on how the love and mercy of God reach into our lives as
Knowing and Loving Jesus
Fourth Sunday of Easter. Fr Duncan Campbell helps us to see how Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, communicates the presence
Risen in the Flesh
Third Sunday of Easter. Fr David reflects on the importance of emphasising that Jesus really rose in the flesh. “Touch me
Communities of Mission and Mercy
Second Sunday of Easter (Low Sunday). fr John throws light on our mission as disciples of the risen Lord. The first
What is Easter all about?
Easter Sunday. fr Ben wonders what a person who knows nothing of the Christian faith would make of the Easter
God’s Mercy and Your’s
Good Friday. Fr Aelred Connelly reflects on the nature of the New Covenant made in the blood of Jesus Christ. Earlier
As I Have Loved You
Holy Thursday. Fr Dominic Ryan explains how our nature is healed and raised up by participating in the death and
The Blood That Has Been Shed
Palm Sunday. Fr Aidan Nichols reflects on how we are saved through the blood of Jesus Christ. The vestments of the
The Seamless Garment
Fifth Sunday of Lent. Fr Leon Pereira reflects on the unity of Catholic teaching. Fifty-five years ago the then senator John