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Like the first disciples, the gift of the Holy Spirit and encountering Jesus in the Eucharist enable us to put our faith into action. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Easter Wednesday can be found here. Have you ever thought about doing some exercise but never actually got round to it?Continue reading “Faith in action”

When someone remembers our name we feel loved, valued and empowered. This is is what Jesus does with Mary Magdalene, and all of us. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Easter Tuesday can be found here. Some people have a knack for remembering names – they are introduced to a personContinue reading “Known by name”

The Easter story is urgent news for the world that we all have a duty to pass on. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Easter Monday can be found here. What is the most urgent news you have ever had to deliver? Does it compare to Pheidippides of Ancient Greek legend?Continue reading “Urgent news!”

The Cross is the means by which God heals the broken relationship between himself and humanity, borne out of love. Here is Fr Richard’s homily for today’s Good Friday Liturgy. Readings for the Liturgy can be found here. Have you ever fallen out with someone that you care about? Ever had an argument, a row,Continue reading “The healing power of the Cross”

Our world loves to erects barriers and boundaries between peoples, nations and groups. God’s vision for the world is far more inclusive – Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from mass. Readings for Saturday of the 5th week of Lent can be found here. Milton Keynes, Harlow, Stevenage, Skelmersdale. These are just a few ofContinue reading “God’s inclusive vision”

Proclaiming God’s message to the world will not always be popular. What are we to do when we encounter hostility or opposition? Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Friday of the 5th week of Lent can be found here. It’s a truism that politics nowadays is more divisive and angry thanContinue reading “When opposition comes”

Names are important in the Bible, often indicating a person’s calling or mission. If we were to adopt a name based on how God wants us to serve him, what would it be? Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Thursday of the 5th week of Lent can be found here. NamesContinue reading “What’s in a name?”

Fr Richard reflects on the great paradox at the heart of our faith – the Cross, an instrument of torture and suffering, becomes the means of healing and salvation for all. Readings for Tuesday of the 5th week of Lent can be found here. At this time of the year, my mind always goes backContinue reading “The Cross of healing”

Power can sometimes be used to dominate or abuse the vulnerable while serving the interests of the powerful themselves. As Christians we sometimes need to speak the truth to power. Fr Richard reflects on today’s reading from Mass. Readings for Monday of the fifth week of Lent can be found here. “Power tends to corrupt,Continue reading “Power and truth”

Gall Duw deimlo’n bell i ffwrdd weithiau ond nid yw byth yn ein gadael. Tad Richard yn myfyrio ar ddarlleniadau heddiw o’r Offeren. God may sometimes feel far away but he never leaves us. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Ydych chi erioed wedi chwilio am rywbeth coll, ac yna sylweddoli ei fodContinue reading “Heb ei golli na’i anghofio Not lost or forgotten”