Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul
The Solemnity of SS Peter and Paul is both unusual, insofar as it celebrates two great saints on a single
Councils of Faith: Lateran V (1512-17)
The Fifth Lateran Council (1512-1517) happened in the sixteenth century before another important council, Trent. However, there is a considerable
The Big Question
Twelfth Sunday of the Year. Fr Robert Verrill argues that the most important question we ever ask is the one
Sr Helen Prejean & the Call to Work for Justice
Sr Helen Prejean, well known as the religious sister featured in the film ‘Dead Man Walking’, recently came to Blackfriars,
End of year events at Blackfriars
The end of the academic year is always greeted with a panoply of parties at Blackfriars. Here are some of
Mercy Ever New
Eleventh Sunday of the Year. Fr. Allan White reflects upon how today's readings teach us about the ever new mercy of
Councils of Faith: Constance (1414-18)
There have been a number of times when there have been two or more people claiming to be the valid
Councils of Faith: Vienne (1311-12)
Pope Francis’ decision to gather an advisory body of Cardinals from all over the world has prompted much discussion in
Compassion Personified
Tenth Sunday of the Year. Fr John Patrick Kenrick reflects on how through his humanity Jesus Christ communicates the compassion of
Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Officially part of the liturgical calendar since 1856,
Solemnity of the Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Last Sunday, the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ in England, saw Oxford's annual Corpus Christi procession, which
Taking Pleasure in the things of God
The Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). Fr Peter Hunter shows how the Holy Eucharist brings us the joy of