Cardinal's Homilies
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
Diocese Westminster � National Day Of Recollection and Prayer Today we reflect and today we pray. Reflection and prayer, for us, go hand in hand. As we reflect, we realise that the memories we have, the hurt in our hearts is what we bring to...Read more
This evening we take our part in a mighty wave of prayer, moving across the whole of Europe, for all who have died in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Council of Bishops' Conferences of Europe has called for and coordinated this prayer,...Read more
On Thursday, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, live pictures were streamed from her Shrine. We were able to be with people gathered at the Grotto, quietly moving around, praying peacefully. We were able to take part in the grand celebration of…Read more
Shortly it will be Ash Wednesday, a day rich in associations and symbolism. It marks the beginning a Lent, a time for turning again to the practice of our faith, in prayer, self-denial (fasting) and practical generosity (almsgiving). Ash...Read more
This evening we have just heard one of the great songs of creation. The reading from the Book of Genesis reflects on the deepest meaning of the created order: that it is the work of God and that it is good! Four times in this short reading we...Read more
'At last, all powerful Master...' 'For my eyes have seen the salvation...' These words from St Luke frame our celebration of this Day for Consecrated Life, year by year. The longing expressed in the phrase 'At last...' echoes our...Read more
These days we hear a great deal about ecology, and rightly so. We must take care of the created world in its beauty and resources. Interestingly, the word 'ecology' comes from a Greek word meaning 'home' or 'place to live'. So, it is a word that...Read more
At this time, every year, we hear these words: 'The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light'. Familiar words indeed, and easily left unheeded. But this year the darkness is more immediate, more encircling. Knowing the darkness...Read more
What a difficult year! What a difficult Christmas this will be, with the new restrictions announced yesterday. Please do take care, of yourselves, your loved ones and for the sake of all with whom you come into contact. During this time we are...Read more
Today we hear a voice that cries: 'Prepare a way for the Lord'. It echoes down through the ages. It is the voice of the prophet Isaiah, the voice of John the Baptist. It reaches us today: Prepare a way for the Lord. Indeed, these are days of...Read more
'Ask, and it will be given to you; search and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.' These words, which we have just heard, lie at the heart of the inspiration of the movement of 'Mothers Prayers'. Those who started…Read more