by Fr Peter Michael Scott
Recently I visited a patient who was preparing her daughter to begin primary school in September. I asked her if she thought it was a bit early, but she replied it was very important that her daughter was primed as soo...
On Sunday 4 September, Pope Francis canonised Mother Teresa of Calcutta in Rome. Fittingly for one who devoted her life to the works of mercy, her canonisation took place during this Jubilee Year of Mercy at a Mass in St Peter's Square attended ...
The Hungarian pilgrimage dedicated to St Thomas Becket takes place in May. The saint's relics from the Diocese of Esztergom will be reunited with his relics from the Cathedral and become the focus of a week-long celebration. Ahead of the pilgrim...
Given on the occasion of the Solemn Profession of Sister Martina Teresa, at Poor Clare Convent Arkley on Sunday 1 February 2015
This ceremony is already so rich in words, images and actions that it hardly requires a homily. And there is more to...
Given at Sant'Alfonso, Rome on 2 October 2014 on the occasion of taking possession of his Titular Church in Rome.Â
I am so pleased to be here this evening in this beautiful Church of St Alfonso. It is surely a hidden gem in the riches of Rome....