The light shining out from the face of the Christ-child illuminates the faces of Mary and Joseph who gaze upon him with love. His light touches the hearts of the shepherds whose lives are warmed and feel the welcome of the Saviour into their messy...
I am so pleased to greet you all again as we gather round Mgr Nicholas and take part in his ordination as a bishop. This is a rich and powerful ceremony and there are so many ways of reflecting on it. This morning I start with the chrism and th...
Given at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Simon Stock Church, Kensington, on 21 June 2014:Â
Today we celebrate and thank God for the illustrious history of Heythrop College stretching back over 400 years. The story of this College starts with a...
As we begin this moment of ordination, let me offer some words of thanks. I thank all of you present who have been contributing to the formation of our new deacons. I thank Deacon Anthony Clark, the Director of our Deaconate Programme and Mgr ...
Given at Westminster Cathedral on 4 August 2014, at the Requiem Mass in commemoration for the Fallen of the First World War.
One hundred years ago today, in the first week of August, people were enjoying a Bank Holiday Monday. For many that did...