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Homily for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
For over 50 years now, this feast of the Lord’s Baptism has been raised in stature, given a higher rank in our annual calendar. And why? Because it holds so […]
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Homily for the Epiphany of the Lord
There’s something about growth to today. We’ve passed the winter solstice and, imperceptibly, the days are growing in length. In the soil, despite the snow, the seeds can sense the […]
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Homily for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Today, the 8th day of Christmas, we celebrate the motherhood of Mary. And rightly so – it is something to celebrate. Mary’s motherhood so often comes clothed with the word […]
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Homily for the Opening of the Jubilee Year
On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica in Rome, and so opened the Jubilee Year of 2025. At 9am this morning he opened the […]
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Homily for the Christmas Day Mass
Last night, in Rome, the Holy Father opened the bronze door to St Peter’s Basilica, and so opened the Jubilee Year of 2025. “Dear sister, dear brother, he said, on […]
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Homily for the Night Mass (Christmas Eve)
Tonight, Christ is born for us. St Luke tells us the story magnificently year after year. It’s the core of Christmas. Round it gathers the poetry of Isaiah and the […]
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Homily for the 4th Sunday of Advent
Brothers and Sisters, we’re very close to Christmas or, better, Christmas is very close to us. “Bring us back, O God”, bring us back to what really matters, bring us […]
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Jubilee 2025
Pope Francis has declared that next year, 2025, will be a Holy Year in the Universal Church. The idea of Jubilee has its roots in the Old Testament, with a […]
