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Welcome Home
Fifth Sunday of Lent. Fr Timothy Radcliffe preaches on two kinds of human solidarity. One of our deepest needs is to
In his Image and Likeness
Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday). Fr Denis Minns preaches on the father and two sons in a parable told
The Fire
Third Sunday of Lent. Fr Euan Marley preaches on the questions asked by children and adults. Somewhere buried under a pile
Citizens of Heaven
Second Sunday of Lent. Fr David Goodill preaches on the needs of the exile. My habitual mood of humiliation, self-doubt, forlorn
Presenting to God the first-fruits of the Kingdom
First Sunday of Lent. Fr Austin Milner preaches on Jesus' resistance to temptation, made by him on our behalf. On this
A Public Sign
Ash Wednesday. Fr Dermot Morrin preaches on the very public sign of ashes. Today Lent begins with the sign of ashes
Gospel Morals
Seventh Sunday of the Year. Fr. Aidan Nichols asks what Catholic morality really is. What is the code of behaviour we as
Heaven Here and Now
Sixth Sunday of the Year. Fr Gordian Marshall preaches on how Paul's teaching on the resurrection applies to this life
Fishing
Fifth Sunday of the Year. Fr Duncan Campbell preaches on leading and being led. Jesus drew the crowds. He was an
The Prayers the Church Stands For
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Fr Euan Marley tells us why the Prayer of Simeon is worth standing
Not accepted in his own country
Fourth Sunday of the Year. Fr John Patrick Kenrick preaches on the response to Jesus' words in the synagogue at Nazareth. Today's readings
Unity, Diversity and God’s Salvation
Third Sunday of the Year. Fr David McLean preaches on unity and difference according to the Christian Gospel. There is a