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The Creative Judge
Fourth Sunday of Lent. Fr Simon Gaine reminds us that judgement should be something not to fear but to long
Don’t Keep Calm
Third Sunday of Lent. Even Fr Richard Joseph Ounsworth finds that the British stiff upper lip has its limits. We are
Our Transfiguration
Second Sunday of Lent. Fr Gregory Pearson ponders on the appearance of the transfiguration story in this Lenten season. What is
Lenten Exercises
First Sunday of Lent. Fr Leo Edgar suggests that our Lenten preparation can be aided by our certain confidence in
Prepare for the Day
Ash Wednesday. Fr Bruno Clifton suggests that we make this Lent a time of preparation for celebration and for justice. A
The Beauty of Compassion
Seventh Sunday of the Year. Fr Albert Robertson ponders the dangers of fighting evil with evil. It might strike us as
The Spirit of Wisdom
Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time. Fr Martin Ganeri relates the Wisdom of God to the teachings of Christ. But we impart
For the World
Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time. Fr Dermot Morrin meditates upon St Matthew's personal experience of Jesus. ‘You are the salt of
No Light Squibs of Mirth
Fourth Sunday of the Year. Fr Robert Ombres unpacks the profound vision of the Beatitudes. Jesus is not promising ‘light squibs
The Unity of the Kingdom
Third Sunday of the Year. Fr John Patrick Kenrick reminds us of the universal call to preach. One of the many
True Autonomy
Second Sunday of the Year. Fr Colin Carr notes that an authentic vision of humanity necessarily involves a sense of
To Fulfil all Righteousness
The Baptism of the Lord. Fr Luke Doherty ponders the way in which the Spirit comes into our world through