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Homily for Maundy Thursday
Last Sunday, Palm Sunday, began with St Matthew’s account of the Lord’s entry into Jerusalem. And the Evangelist noted how shaken the city was by his coming. And everyone asked, […]
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Homily for Palm Sunday
“And when he entered Jerusalem, all the city was stirred, saying, ‘Who is this?’” Who is this? Who is this the story of whose suffering and death we have just […]
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Homily for the Chrism Mass,
I was once in a synagogue, not in Nazareth but in Aberdeen. We came to the readings. And the question was asked, is there a priest here? i.e., a descendant […]
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2023 Pluscarden Pentecost Lectures
Living the Faith in the World of Today. The 2023 Pluscarden Pentecost Lectures to be given by Fr Richard Price. A retired priest in the Archdiocese of Westminster and a […]
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Homily for the 5th Sunday of Lent
On the 3rd Sunday of Lent, the Gospel of the Samaritan woman was proclaimed. Last Sunday, the Gospel of the man born blind. Today, we hear the Gospel of the […]
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Homily for the Solemnity of St Joseph
St Joseph was a quiet man, it seems. He was told by the angel to name Mary’s child – so we know that he pronounced the holy name of Jesus. […]
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BCOS Statement on Illegal Migration Bill
People come to the UK for a multitude of reasons. Numerous are driven from their homes by persecution, conflict, poverty, natural disasters, or lack of opportunities. Many of them attempt […]
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Chrism Mass 2023
The Chrism Mass is a special annual celebration led by the Diocesan Bishop with the Diocesan Clergy. During that Mass, the priests publicly renew their promises, and the oils used […]
