Anyone who’s ever been to a Christian funeral will have heard the Prayer of Committal which is said as the coffin is lowered into the grave, or the curtains are closed at a crematorium and which begins with the words, Our Lord Jesus Christ said, “Come to me all who labour and are heavy laden,Continue reading “Sermon for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 5th July 2026”
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Sermon for the Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul, 28th June 2026
In my sermon two weeks ago, I spoke about the example of the saints, and I said that the reason the saints are great examples to us is that they were just like us. And indeed, if that were not the case, if the saints were able to do what they did because they were different from us, they wouldn’t,Continue reading “Sermon for the Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul, 28th June 2026”
Propers for the 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time, 21st June 2026
Entrance Antiphon The Lord is the strength of his people, a saving refuge for the one he has anointed. Save your people, Lord, and bless your heritage, and govern them for ever. The Collect Grant, O Lord, that we may always revere and love your holy name, for you never deprive of your guidance those you set firm on the foundation ofContinue reading “Propers for the 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time, 21st June 2026”
