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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Propers for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 8th February 2026
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”
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”
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