Bp Hugh Gilbert
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Homily for the 1st Sunday of Advent
Brothers and Sister in Christ, today Advent begins. In the matter of Christmas, there are two different approaches, two philosophies, at play: the world’s and the Church’s. The world’s is: […]
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Homily for the 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Today’s Gospel is famous, rightly so. The question put to Jesus, “Master, which is the greatest commandment in the Law” was an attack, another attempt to catch Jesus out. But […]
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Homily for the 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time
This is some Gospel. Let’s explore it. Jesus heads beyond the borders of the Holy Land, travelling north towards what is now southern Lebanon. He is on his way into […]
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Homily for the 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Reflections on World Youth Day)
Brothers and Sisters, last Sunday, I was in Lisbon with the Holy Father for the final Mass of World Youth Day. I was there for the full week leading up […]
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Homily for the Assumption
“Mary set off as quickly as she could”. So begins today’s Gospel. I prefer the more literal translation: “Mary arose and went with haste”. This was the very text chosen […]
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Homily for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Aberdeen
Today our Sanctuary is different. Here is a replica of the statue of St Michael the Archangel in the shrine of Monte Gargano in southern Italy, which is touring Scotland, […]
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Homily for the 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A
Today’s Gospel begins with the compassion of Jesus. He saw the crowds, “harassed and dejected” like sheep without a shepherd. And he “felt sorry” for them. He was moved by […]
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Homily for the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Pluscarden Abbey, Elgin
Today is an opportunity to connect with our Lady, Mary, the chief patron of this Abbey. And this can only refresh us.
