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The Birthday of John the Baptist
‘His name is John’ (Lk 1:63). Today we keep the birthday of this John, John the Baptiser. After our Lord, the Church keeps the earthly birthdays only of Mary and […]
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Diamond Jubilee
Princess Elizabeth came of age – 21 in those days – during her 1947 tour of South Africa. In a broadcast marking the occasion, she said this: ‘I declare before […]
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Bishop’s Hugh Easter Vigil homily
The Liturgy is always full of signs and symbols, but especially tonight. I’d like to take three: a ring with a dragon, night, and water.
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Homily for Station Mass
Since 2002, the new Missal has offered a second Opening Prayer or Collect for today – the Friday of the 5th week of Lent. It was used at the beginning […]
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Homily for Chrism Mass
‘The Spirit of the Lord has been given to me, for he has anointed me’ (Is 61:1; Lk 4:18). The parish of Buckie is known for its music. And it’s […]
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Homily in honour of St John Ogilvie
St John Ogilvie was a son of this diocese of Aberdeen and born within the bounds of this parish of Keith, and it is always good to honour him. He […]
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Faith Formation
At 7 pm on first Saturday of each month there is a series of seminars to be hosted at Bishop’s House. These seminars will offer opportunities for deeper formation in […]
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Homily for Christmas Day
I know an American gentleman who calls his house, ‘Love-in-the-ruins’. I’ve never asked him why. But certainly it’s not the kind of name you forget. If you look at Renaissance […]
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