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Homily for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
In about 1945, an American priest founded a group called the Christophers – the name means Christ-bearers. Its aim was to encourage positive action for the good of society. And […]
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Light of the North – Advent 2023
Welcome to the Advent issue of the Light of the North, the magazine of the Diocese of Aberdeen. Read about how St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Inverness, celebrated its 80th […]
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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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Reordering of Sanctuary of St Mary’s Cathedral – Go Fund Me
Help Deacon Tony Schmitz raise £20,000 towards the installation of the new Icon Cross as part of the reordering of the sanctuary of St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral in Aberdeen.
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P&J Live Christmas Concert
The P&J Live Christmas Concert on Sunday 3rd December 2023 will feature some of the Catholic Primary Schools in Aberdeen. Visit pandjlive.com to purchase tickets.
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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 […]
