Stephen – the first deacon
As we move into chapter 6 of Acts as our first reading at Mass today, there is another omission: this is the beginning of the chapter when we’re told that
Continue readingThird Sunday of Easter – Encountering Jesus
Today’s gospel reading for the Third Sunday of Easter, the account of the meeting of the two disciples with the risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24: 13-35)
Continue readingSt Mark the Evangelist
Today is the feast of St Mark the Evangelist – normally in Venice, where his relics are held, this would be a great festival. The author of the earliest and
Continue readingFriday’s Four Saints
As it happens today we can honour four saints – four exceptional saints of Europe. Their lives help us understand our shared Christian culture in this continent, important in these
Continue readingThe feeding of the five thousand
The gospel readings from John’s gospel in the Easter season are designed to show us how the risen Christ was experienced among early Christians in their reception of accounts of
Continue readingSt George’s Day
Today is the Solemnity of St George, Patron Saint and Protector of England. One good thing about the current crisis is that we’re spared some of the tabloid flag-waving which
Continue readingToday’s Reflections
Today’s first reading from Acts (5:17-26) describes the miraculous prison escape by Peter and John. Note that the author doesn’t concentrate on the miracle itself – rather, all the
Continue readingCoronavirus and Access to Treatment: Bishops Conference Statement
An important statement has been issued in the name of the Bishops Conference in relation to Covid-19 and access to treatment: “With the escalation of the Coronavirus, demand on NHS
Continue readingSaint Anselm of Canterbury
The first proper saint’s day for some weeks is the feast day of one of the great saints and teachers of early medieval England and Europe – Anselm of Canterbury
Continue readingMonday Reflections
In Easter week we covered at daily Mass all the appearances of the risen Christ in the gospels. For the rest of the season of Easter, for the next six
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