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A Friend Request
Sixth Sunday of Easter. Fr Luke Doherty considers how we can be friends with God. When we consider what makes a
Divine Secateurs
Fifth Sunday of Easter. Fr Timothy Radcliffe preaches on how God prunes our lives. My grandmother would venture out with her
The Shepherd’s Sacrifice
Fourth Sunday of Easter. Fr Richard Conrad preaches on a more shocking aspect of the image of the Good Shepherd. In
Tell the Story
Third Sunday of Easter. Fr Samuel Burke encourages us to proclaim the good news of the Resurrection. ‘The disciples told their
The Peace of Christ
Second Sunday of Easter. Fr Robert Gay preaches on the up-building and unifying effects of Christ's peace. As we close the
He Is Not Here
Easter Sunday. Fr David Rocks responds to the desire of those who seek to see Jesus. Just over forty days ago
Seriously
Good Friday. Fr John Patrick Kenrick preaches on the meaning of the Cross. Each of the accounts of Jesus’s passion is
Memory, Service and Love
Holy Thursday. Fr Euan Marley suggests that a life of loving service is an eternal liturgy. Some years ago, a brother
Serious Fun
Palm Sunday. Fr Toby Lees preaches on the importance of playing. When someone completes a task with real ease, you might
The Last Deadline
Fifth Sunday of Lent. Fr Robert Verrill preaches on the meaning of Christ's 'Hour'. Before entering the Dominican Order, I worked
Get Real
Fourth Sunday of Lent. Fr John O'Connor considers how the Cross demands that we face up to reality. The poet TS
Burning with Zeal
Third Sunday of Lent. Fr Benedict Jonak considers the role of emotions in Christ's life, and in ours. From the little