Cardinal's Homilies
As we celebrate, this evening, the Feast of the Visitation of Our Blessed Lady to St Elizabeth, it is not difficult to call to mind images of their emotive meeting.Read more
On May 13th, 1917, Lucia dos Santos and her two younger cousins, Francisco and Jacinta, were tending their sheep close to the tiny village of Fatima in Portugal.Read more
Shortly, from this chapel, where we have celebrated such a beautiful solemn evensong, we will process to the Chapel Court, the site of the ancient Priory Church.Read more
This morning we wish each other a very happy Easter, for this is a day of great promise and of great light.Read more
This is a night of great promise and of great light. It is full of promise for the one who embodied our death, who took on the burden of our sins, has been raised from the dead by the power of the Holy Spirit.Read more
Today we stand before our crucified Lord. As we heard in the Letter to the Hebrews, in Jesus we have the supreme high priest. It is with this truth in our hearts that we approach him today on this Good Friday.Read more
The Shrine of Walsingham is part of the ancient and rich tapestry of this island. It is part of its landscape, shaped by the pilgrim routes of many centuries.Read more
Aid to the Church in Need - Important day for Faith in these lands.Read more
This beautiful Benedictine torch, present in this Cathedral for the first time, is a powerful symbol of our longing for peace, for hope and for unity.Read more
It is such a joy for us all to be gathered here today. The occasion is splendid, for we want so much to express our thanks and esteem to Albert, Carmel and all family and friends.Read more
In a personal letter, written in 1861, St Bernadette described what happened at the first moment Our Blessed Lady appeared to her. It is rather remarkable.Read more
I thank you for the kind invitation to me to take part in this historic Livery Service. I recognise and salute your ancient CompanyRead more
Many ordinations have taken place in this Cathedral during the 100 years of its history. But none quite like this.Read more
The events we joyfully celebrate this evening form a story which has been told and retold over 2000 years.Read more
O Rising Sun, you are the splendour of eternal light and the sun of justice. O come and enlighten those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death.Read more
One reading from the Gospel of St Luke sets the scene for this Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is the passage, from the opening chapter of Luke's Gospel, known as the Annunciation. The Angel Gabriel comes to Mary and greets her with the well-known words: 'Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.'Read more