Entrance Antiphon O come, let us worship God and bow low before the God who made us, for he is the Lord our God. The Collect Keep your family safe, O Lord, with unfailing care, that, relying solely on the hope of heavenly grace, they may be defended always by your protection. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reignsContinue reading “Propers for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 8th February 2026”
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Sermon for The Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas) 1st February 2026
Today we’re celebrating one of the great feasts of the Church’s year. To give the feast it’s proper name, we’re celebrating the Presentation of the Lord because, as we’ve just heard in the Gospel, what we celebrate today is that day when Jesus, as a first-born son, was taken to the temple 40 days after his birthContinue reading “Sermon for The Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas) 1st February 2026”
Propers for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, 25th January 2026
Entrance Antiphon O sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord, all the earth. In his presence are majesty and splendour, strength and honour in his holy place. The Collect Almighty ever-living God, direct our actions according to your good pleasure, that in the name of your beloved Son we may abound in good works. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, yourContinue reading “Propers for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, 25th January 2026”
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