Sixteenth Sunday of the Year. Fr Toby Lees wonders why Christ is concerned that the Apostles should rest.
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Rest in God
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Not Choosing is not an Option
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Sixteenth Sunday of the Year (A). Fr Dominic Ryan preaches on the existential decision required by Christ's agricultural parables.
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The Welcome Guest
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) | Fr David Sanders tells us to be sure to take time to listen to our guests, especially the Divine Guest in whose company we eat at every Mass.
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Holding to the Centre
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) | Rev. Br Toby Lees ponders the divisions manifest in the world today, and asks if the centre can still hold. Read more
Read moreWho is the kingdom of heaven?
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time (A) | Fr Benjamin Earl explains why the right question isn't what is the kingdom of heaven but who it is. Read more
At the Feet of Jesus
Monday, July 11, 2016
Sixteenth Sunday of the Year. fr Dermot Morrin shows us how Mary understands the true meaning of hospitality.
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The Empty Desert?
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Sixteenth Sunday of the Year. fr Fergus Kerr reflects on the significance of the desert lanscape in Scripture.
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Read moreOn not being Solomon
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Sixteenth Sunday of the Year. fr Gregory Murphy explains how God's judgement is inseparable from His mercy. Read more
Welcoming and Being Welcomed
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Sixteenth Sunday of the Year. Fr Anthony Axe helps us to see how hospitality is vital the the spreading of the Gospel. Read more
United in Christ
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Sixteenth Sunday of the Year. Fr Martin Ganeri shows how the fulfilment of our human desire for unity is brought about through Jesus Christ. Read more
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