As a young priest, some time ago now, I gave a sermon about family life. Standing at the door of the church after Mass, many people kindly thanked me for my remarks. I remember one older lady, a grandmother, who did not do so. As she passed by, in...
'I must ask myself where I came from... the memory of my people, the memory of my family, the memory of my history. The memory of a path that has already been trodden'. Pope Francis spoke these words a few months ago in Krakow to the pilgrims ...
A few years ago now, as I was about to leave Birmingham to go back to Westminster, one good-natured and spirited priest said, in a voice loud enough for me to hear, that he was quite glad because now he would be hearing less about Bishop Ullathorn...
'I've seen Christmas trees made out of plastic water bottles. The cook will prepare a special meal and the shipping company may give an extra allowance for this. People of all faiths will come together to celebrate a feast day. Some who have time…
Today is a day of joy. Joy for you, Paul, James and Eze and for your wives, Maria, Annie and Jackie. What a joy too that you are surrounded by your families, friends, fellow deacons, clergy and the people of the parishes of Kensington, Holloway…