Category Archives: Homily

The Ascension: The Venerable Fulton Sheen.

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen (1895-1979) was an American theologian and bishop, in Rochester, New York. He became well-known for his preaching, especially on television and radio. He hosted the night-time radio programThe Catholic Hour for twenty … Continue reading →

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Amazed and Afraid – The Journey to Resurrection Faith

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

By: Msgr. Charles Pope All the gospels of the Easter Octave describe not only an event, but even more so, a journey. For we are tempted to to think that, having seen the risen Lord, the disciples and apostles were immediately … Continue reading →

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Bishop Mark Davies’ Homily at the Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Benedict XVI

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

28th February 2013 – Holy Angels Church, Hales Barnes I am sure most of us can remember exactly where we were when we heard the news that Pope Benedict was to resign. The sadness we feel at his departing reminds … Continue reading →

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Bishop Mark Davies’ Homily at Mass of Thanksgiving for Marriage

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

Diocesan Mass of Thanksgiving for Marriage Our Lady’s Church, Stockport, 9th February 2013 Today we come together to give thanks for marriage represented here by so many couples celebrating 25, 40, 50, 60 and 65 years of married life. For … Continue reading →

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POPE’S HOMILY AT SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING MASS

Posted on November 25, 2012 by

From Zenit.org: Your Eminences, Dear Brother Bishops and Priests, Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today’s Solemnity of Christ, King of the Universe, the crowning of the liturgical year, is enriched by our reception into the College of Cardinals of six new members … Continue reading →

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Biblical Reflection for the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted on September 9, 2012 by

Quality communication By Fr. Thomas Rosica Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time – September 9, 2012 The readings for this Sunday are: Isaiah 35:4-7; James 2:1-5; Mark 7:31-37 In the magnificent piece of biblical poetry in Isaiah 35:4-7 (today’s first reading) … Continue reading →

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Biblical Reflection for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time: E.F: 7th Sunday after Pentecost.

Posted on July 15, 2012 by

Jesus sends us to teach and heal By Fr. Thomas Rosica Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 15, 2012 The readings for this Sunday are: Amos 7:12-15; Ephesians 1:3-14 or Ephesians 1:3-10; Mark 6:7-13 E.F:  Romans 6, 19-23; Matthew 7, … Continue reading →

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St John Vianney: Full text of homily of Bishop Davies in Shrewsbury Cathedral

Posted on July 8, 2012 by

Today we welcome the relic of a saint to Shrewsbury. All those who know something of the story of this historic town will appreciate the echoes of history in that statement. It was to this town of Shrewsbury eight centuries … Continue reading →

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Biblical reflection for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary time: E.F:Sixth Sunday after Pentecost.

Posted on July 8, 2012 by

Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary? By Fr. Thomas Rosica Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 8, 2012 The readings for this Sunday are: Ezekiel 2:3-5; 2:23-24; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Mark 6:1-6 E.F:Romans 6, 3-11; Mark 8, 1-9. … Continue reading →

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“None are so poor as those who lack the knowledge and the grace of God”

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

The following sermon was posted yesterday by Father Tim Finigan on his blog: Here is my sermon for today, the feast of St Peter and St Paul: This autumn, we will begin the Year of Faith, called by Pope Benedict XVI, … Continue reading →

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Biblical reflection for 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time: E.F. Third Sunday after Pentecost.

Posted on June 17, 2012 by

The slow progress in the growth of God’s Kingdom By Fr. Thomas Rosica June 15, 2012 – 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B The readings for this Sunday are: 1 Ez 17:22-24, Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16, 2 Cor 5:6-10, Mk 4:26-34 Extraordinary Form: … Continue reading →

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Biblical Reflection for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi: E.F. External Solemnity of Corpus Christi.

Posted on June 10, 2012 by

Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ – June 10, 2012 The readings for this Sunday are: Exodus 24:3-8; Hebrews 9:11-15; Mark 14:12-16, 22-26 E.F: 1 Corinthians 11: 23-29.  John 6: 56-59. Today’s Gospel (Mark 14:12-16, 22-26) links Jesus’ death … Continue reading →

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Getting Free from the Hermeneutic of Suspicion

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

By: Msgr. Charles Pope I apologize for using one of those rather haughty theological words: Hermeneutic! I also know that many DO in fact know what the word means. But just in case you don’t let’s define it. Fundamentally a … Continue reading →

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Biblical Reflection for Palm Sunday. E.F:Dominica II Passionis seu in Palmis

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

The Passion of Jesus is our reason for hope By Father Thomas Rosica Palm Sunday Isaiah 50:4-7; Philippians 2:6-11; Mark 14:1–15:47 or 15:1-39 For use at the Blessing of the Palms, Mark 11:1-10 or John 12:12-16 E.F: Phillipians 2: 5-11; … Continue reading →

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Biblical Reflection for Fifth Sunday of Lent. E.F: Tempus Quadragesimale: Passionis

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

Gazing upon the face of Jesus The Fifth Sunday of Lent Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 5:7-9; John 12:20-33 E.F: Hebrews 9: 11-15; John 8: 46-59 The Fifth Sunday of Lent (Year B) invites us to fix our gaze upon Jesus, the … Continue reading →

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