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Divine Sonship and Mission
Baptism of the Lord. Fr Robert Pollock preaches on how this feast leads us from the Christmas season into the
The Sign of the Star
Epiphany. Fr Benjamin Earl preaches on the sign that proclaims Christ to all the nations. Our Christmas Crib is now complete:
Lost to the Temple
Feast of the Holy Family. Fr Colin Carr preaches on the finding of the child Jesus in the temple. "I don't
Silence at Christmas
Christmas. Fr Euan Marley preaches on the Gospel read at Mass during the Day. A friend of mine was abroad for
In the Wombs of the Women
Fourth Sunday of Advent. Fr John Farrell preaches on the visitation of our Blessed Lady to her cousin, Elizabeth. The lectionary readings today
Heralding the Reign of God
Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday). Fr Peter Clarke preaches on our true spiritual preparation for Christmas. I was halfway through preaching
Christians in Exile
Second Sunday of Advent. Fr Anthony Axe preaches on this time of preparation for Christmas. We are exiles, alienated from our
The Cares of This Life
First Sunday of Advent. Fr Denis Minns preaches on the things Jesus warns his disciples against concerning the Day of
Behold, your King!
Solemnity of Christ the King. Fr Allan White preaches at the conclusion of the Church's year. The other day I saw
The dwelling place of the Most High
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. Fr Richard Joseph Ounsworth preaches on the anniversary of the dedication of
All Saints Sung and Unsung
Solemnity of All Saints. Fr Edmund Hill preaches for All Saints, which in England and Wales is transferred this year
Death’s Amazing Effect
Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed. Fr Brendan Slevin preaches on the strange effect death has on people. The commemoration of