As many of you will know, one of my favourite TV programmes was, and still is, the 1990s sitcom, Father Ted. For me, one of the things that makes Father Ted so funny is that, like all good comedy it simply takes real life and exaggerates it’s silliness, the eccentricities of people and so onContinue reading “Sermon for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Trinity 10), 4th August 2024”
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Sermon for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Trinity 9) 28th July 2024
Anyone who’s ever been to Walsingham on a weekend pilgrimage will know that one of, if not the highlight of the experience, is the candlelit procession round the Shrine grounds on Saturday night. And it is quite something to experience. The church is always packed with several hundred pilgrims for the service, and all ofContinue reading “Sermon for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Trinity 9) 28th July 2024”
Propers for the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Trinity 8) , 21st July 2024
Entrance AntiphonGod himself is my help.The Lord upholds my life.I will offer you a willing sacrifice; I will praise you name, O Lord, for its goodness. The CollectAlmighty Lord and everlasting God,we beseech you to direct, sanctify and govern both our hearts and bodiesin the ways of your laws and the works of your commandments;thatContinue reading “Propers for the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Trinity 8) , 21st July 2024”
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