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Mary, Gate of Heaven: Homily for the Annunciation

Saturday 28 March 2020

The omnipotent God chose Mary.

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Healing of the Blind Man, El Greco 1567

Light for the blind

Friday 27 March 2020

Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.”

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Anglia dos Mariae: Why England needs Mary

Friday 27 March 2020

It all began with a ‘yes’. Our Lady’s consent to the angel: “Be it done to me according to thy Word” is the moment the world changes. In agreeing to become the Mother of God, Mary allows the plan of salvation to take place. God called her into existence for no other reason than to fulfil this most awesome of all vocations.

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Suspension of public worship

Wednesday 18 March 2020

The Bishops of England and Wales have suspended all public gatherings for worship until further notice. All first Holy Communion and Confirmation groups are also deferred until further notice. The celebration of Mass will continue, but without a congregation. We have a page of video of our Masses both in church and elsewhere: they are […]

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Fr Thomas’ homily for 2 February, Candlemass.

Tuesday 4 February 2020

“The Lord whom you seek will suddenly come into his Temple.” If we turn back into the Old Testament, to when the Temple first came into use, we find an extraordinary scene. Vast crowds gathered rejoicing this profound moment, the priests and Levites lead the people in worship, the Ark of the Covenant which represented […]

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Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world: Fr Neil’s homily.

Saturday 25 January 2020

John the Baptist sees that which others do not. He sees beyond the mere outward appearance of a man, his cousin. His eyes are opened to see the Ancient of Days, the Messiah, and in this person, the promised means of our salvation. He sees the Lamb of God. His response is to command us […]

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