Cardinal's Homilies

It is a great pleasure for me to be here to celebrate this solemn Mass in honour of St James, especially as we are now in a time of fewer restrictions, enabling us to sing - somewhat quietly - in our praise of God. How appropriate that our first...Read more

Given at the Mass on the Day for Priests, 7 (outline version) I thank you for coming today, despite the thickets of regulations we have to observe. I welcome those participating via the live-streaming. Thank you. Today's Mass, in thanksgiving...Read more

This homily was given by the Cardinal at the Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood, celebrated at Westminster Cathedral on 26th June 2021. So, a solemn choice, and election is made. And the ordination is now to follow. Of course, this choice, this...Read more

Corpus Christi is the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, offered for the forgiveness of the sins of the world. It is also the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ given as our food and drink for eternal life. There are many rich reflections...Read more

This Mass to mark the 40th anniversary of the founding of The Passage may be late, by a year, but we are not short of gratitude and thankfulness. There is much in the story of these 40 years for which we are thankful: for the initiative of...Read more

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am very pleased to share with you this Pastoral Letter, prepared by the Bishops of England and Wales for use in churches on 23 May 2021, Pentecost Sunday: The Solemnity of Pentecost reminds us that...Read more

We celebrate this Mass in these days between the Ascension and Pentecost. Now those two feasts are full of the richness of our faith. And these days can be a real time of creativity for us, thinking afresh of our faith and today how it is lived...Read more

Today our Royal Family is grieving. Their beloved Prince Philip has died, their faithful rock. Today we mourn his death. We pray for him, and for every member of that family, but especially for Her Majesty the Queen. Every family in grief needs...Read more

We hear these words of the Gospel announcement of the Resurrection of Jesus proclaimed in the light of the candle which is there as the symbol of his presence. My thoughts go out to poor old St Peter. He is running to the tomb. He is a bit...Read more

We have entered 'this most sacred night'. As we gather round this majestic candle, I take the opportunity to welcome you, here and at home, welcoming the light of the Easter candle into our every...Read more

Very shortly, after the formal prayers of the Church for our broken world, we come to that part of today's Liturgy called 'The Showing of the Holy Cross'. All the words of Holy Scripture we have heard thus far, lead us to this moment. As we...Read more

This evening we remember with special devotion the Last Supper of the Lord with his disciples, his washing their feet and his gift to us of the most holy Eucharist. Every ceremony of Holy Week, indeed every liturgy of the Church, is a celebration...Read more

The words and actions of this Mass of Chrism are filled with joy. They brim over with a confidence that has its origin in faith - that 'the spirit of the Lord has been given to me'; a confidence strong in hope - 'it is he who is coming;...Read more

Today we start our journey of Holy Week. I hope you will join me every step of the way, especially on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and at the Easter Vigil, whether you are at home, joining in by the live streaming, or present in the Cathedral. As a...Read more