Our Lady of Sorrows
We were reminded yesterday that September is the month of Our Lady of Sorrows by Fr Sam. In response, here is, newly typeset, The Litany of Our Lady of Sorrows.
Michæl McFarland Campbell
St Laurence, deacon, martyr at Rome
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘I tell you, most solemnly, unless a wheat grain falls on the ground and dies, it remains only a single grain; but if it dies, it yields a rich harvest. Anyone who loves his life loses it; anyone who hates his life in this world will keep it for the … Read more
The Memento Mori Rosary
This is great, I love this new form of the Rosary. The Memento Mori Rosary
A healthy prayer life is what matters most
Prayer matters most At the beginning of today’s Gospel, St Matthew tells us that Jesus went up into the hills by himself to pray. He had just finished a very long day teaching the crowds, healing the sick, and peforming the miracle of the multiplication of the laves. At the beginning of that day he … Read more
Looking back you cannot see where you are going
Every single day, it is important as Christians to stop and have a conversation with God. Real conversations are not one way. Real conversations, between friends, are very much two-way communication. Taking the time to listen to what he says as well as to bombard God with our petitions and thanksgivings is vital to a … Read more
For the love of God, don’t sacrifice the poor.
Some great thoughts about the future of the Church of England. How much can this be applied to the Church in Ireland as well? For the love of God, don’t sacrifice the poor.
The Eucharist is not adiaphora. It is not something extra…
[The Eucharist] is not adiaphora. It is not something extra. It is our identity. We are the people who eat together with God. Lest we somehow miss the carnality of this feast, Jesus said, “This is my body.” It is tangible and visceral; hands touch and tongues taste. It happens in human bodies. The value … Read more
The wheat and the darnel: keeping the faith strong
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Wisdom 12:13, 16-19. Second Reading: Romans 8:26-27. Gospel: St Matthew 13:24-43. Collect Show favour, O Lord, to your servants and mercifully increase the gifts of your grace, that, made fervent in hope, faith and charity, they may be ever watchful in keeping your command, through Jesus Christ our … Read more
Lockdown gives time to study: Liturgical Theology course from The Liturgical Institute
This time of lockdown has given many people opportunities for some extra study. I am pleased to say that I am one of them. I have just completed a five hour course in Liturgical Theology from The Liturgical Institute of the University of St Mary of the Lake, Illinois, USA. The course had five classes: … Read more
Religious freedom is important
All religions are not the same It is common in today’s world to run into people who believe that all religions are basically the same. In fact, it is even becoming common to run into Anglicans or Catholics who have adopted this viewpoint. It is considered the tolerant, open-minded point of view. But in reality, … Read more