Lent is the great penitential season of the Church’s year. So we’re now in that time of year when we’re called more than at any other time, to think about our own sinfulness. To think about our own lives and how far short of the teaching and example of Christ we fall. To think about how we might do better inContinue reading “Sermon for Lent 1, 22 February 2026”
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Propers for Ash Wednesday, 18th February 2026
Entrance AntiphonYou are merciful to all, O Lord, and despise nothing that you have made. You overlook people’s sins, to bring them to repentance, and you spare them, for you are the Lord our God. The CollectGrant, O Lord, that we may begin with holy fasting this campaign of Christian service, so that, as weContinue reading “Propers for Ash Wednesday, 18th February 2026”
Propers for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 15 February 2026
Entrance AntiphonBe my protector, O God, a mighty stronghold to save me. For you are my rock, my stronghold! Lead me, guide me, for the sake of your name. The CollectO God, who teach us that you abide in hearts that are just and true, grant that we may be so fashioned by your graceContinue reading “Propers for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 15 February 2026”
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