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Taking the oath of fidelity

The Oath of Fidelity: a milestone on the journey

Monday 8 June 2026

Our seminarian Neil Taylor made his formal Profession of Faith and Oath of Fidelity at Mass on Sunday, as Bishop David had given permission for this to happen at Christ the King Church. This is a necessary step prescribed by the Church for all who are called to any office in the Church. Neil is […]

Pentecost Novena: Day 9: The Fruits of the Spirit

Saturday 23 May 2026

As we grow in the knowledge and love of God under the direction of the Holy Spirit, our service becomes more sincere and generous, the practice of virtue more perfect.

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Pentecost Novena: Day 8: The Gift of Wisdom

Friday 22 May 2026

It is the gift of Wisdom that strengthens our faith, fortifies hope, perfects charity, and promotes the practice of virtue in the highest degree.

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Pentecost Novena: Day 7: The Gift of Counsel

Thursday 21 May 2026

The gift of Counsel endows the soul with supernatural prudence, enabling it to judge promptly and rightly what must done, especially in difficult circumstances.

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Pentecost Novena: Day 6: The Gift of Understanding

Wednesday 20 May 2026

Understanding, as a gift of the Holy Spirit, helps us to grasp the meaning of the truths of our holy religion.

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Pentecost Novena: Day 5: The Gift of Knowledge

Tuesday 19 May 2026

Knowledge unmasks the pretence of created things, reveals their emptiness, and points out their only true purpose as instruments in the service of God.