Homilies Blog

By the Rev. David Brinton. Some years ago in the Cowley Fathers newsletter Martin Smith wrote about an archaeological discovery made in the Egyptian desert near the pyramids.  The archaeologists found a testimonial tablet, erected

By the Rev. Joanne Davies. Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus.

By The Rev. David Brinton John 9:1-41 There is an almost eerie, solemn and even incantatory quality to this story of the man born blind, with its repetitions and the terse quality of the conversations,

By The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz. Let me begin by wishing all the Sisters and the wider family of The Sisterhood of St. John the Divine a very Happy Mother’s Day! It is said of

By the Most Rev. Fred Hiltz. Well, dear Sisters and Guests, what a wonderful set of Readings for keeping the anniversary of the Consecration of this Chapel. On the day of the Dedication of the

Mt. 4:12-23, Is 9:1-4; 1 Cor 1:10-18 By Fr. David Brinton OGS. How many of you remember singing this in Sunday School? “I will make you fishers of men, fishers of men, fishers of men. 

By Sr. Doreen, SSJD. Sirach 15:1-6 Psalm 92 1 John 1:1-9 John 21:19-24 We celebrate the Feast of St. John twice – once now during Christmastide and once again in May. It is an important

 By Sr. Constance Joanna, SSJD Isaiah 52:7-10    / Psalm 98 / Hebrews 1:1-12     / John 1:1-14 Some of you will know of the Christmas Truce that took place between the allied forces and the German army in

By the Most Reverend Fred Hiltz In the last few days I have made room in my study for the Christmas crèche. Making room simply means clearing the top of an old dresser cabinet. The

By the Rev’d Dr. GailMarie Henderson. Lord, may only the truth be spoken here and may only the truth be received.  Amen Mary conceived ….. gave birth ….. and raised Jesus to manhood….. then stood