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Jesus Leads the Way
First Sunday of Lent. Fr Richard Ounsworth preaches on the challenges of the moral life. Before Lent began, we started reading
Going Away and Coming Back
Ash Wednesday. Fr Colin Carr preaches on the call to repentance. Many stories, epics and myths are about someone or some
Nothing is Impossible with God
Sixth Sunday of the Year. As Lent approaches, Fr Richard Finn reflects on the great challenge of Christ's moral teaching. ‘If
Here I Am
Fifth Sunday of the Year. Fr David Goodill encourages us to stand boldly in the light. Jesus uses two images in
How to be Happy
Fourth Sunday of the Year. Fr Robert Verrill explains the relationship between the Beatitudes and the life of virtue. A few
Galilee of the Gentiles
Third Sunday of the Year. Fr Benjamin Earl considers the significance of the place where Christ began his mission. If you
Behold, the Lamb!
Second Sunday of the Year. Fr Peter Harries preaches on the figure of the Lamb of God. What did John the
On Our Side
The Baptism of the Lord. Fr Joseph Bailham preaches on the solidarity Christ shows in his Baptism - and on
Touching Hope
Second Sunday of Christmas. Fr Thomas Mannion preaches on the authentic hope offered by the bodiliness of Christ. Whether it be
Out of Egypt
Feast of the Holy Family. Fr Gregory Murphy preaches on society's duty of care for families. Most (sadly, not all) of
Love Does Not Count
Christmas Night. Fr Timothy Radcliffe preaches on the uncalculating mystery of divine love. ‘In those days a degree went out from
Called Beyond
Fourth Sunday of Advent. Fr Peter Hunter reminds us that saints do more than follow the rules. I occasionally meet people