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Magic and Mystery
Eighteenth Sunday of the Year. Fr Richard Joseph Ounsworth considers the nature of Christ's miracles. I remember when the Harry Potter
Love in the Midwest
Seventeenth Sunday of the Year. Fr Lawrence Lew is inspired by his experiences in Indianapolis. Last week, some 80,000 gathered in
Inner Light
Sixteenth Sunday of the Year. Fr Simon Gaine considers how Christ is our shepherd and teacher. The shepherd, caring for his
Beyond Price
Fifteenth Sunday of the Year. Fr Gregory Pearson considers how we are called to imitate the Apostles in their preaching. Our
A Vision of Hope
Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time. Fr Leo Edgar considers God's timeless message to the world. Writing this article some days before
In the Land of the Gentiles
Solemnity of SS Peter and Paul. Fr Bruno Clifton reminds us that we do not begin the Christian journey as
Overwhelming Love
Twelfth Sunday of the Year. Fr Albert Robertson invites us to give Christ control over our lives. Our Old Testament reading
A Thing of Wonder
Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time. Fr Martin Ganeri preaches on the parable of the mustard seed. The parables that Christ gives
Open House
Tenth Sunday of Ordinary Time. Fr Allan White considers how Christ's preparation of a new temple challenges those who love
Christ Our Mother
Solemnity of Corpus Christi. Br Bede Mullens meditates on the eternal presence and power of Christ's once-for-all sacrifice. A powerful strain
Sharing His Life
Trinity Sunday. Most Rev Malcolm McMahon places the Church's need for priests into the context of the life of the
The Ocean of His Love
The Solemnity of Pentecost. Fr Dermot Morrin preaches on the one single mystery of Christ. The disciples feel his breath and