Category Archives: Feast, Holy Day

The liturgical Feast of Christ the King gives our celebration an especially significant background, outlined and illuminated by the Biblical Readings. We find ourselves as it were facing an imposing fresco with three great scenes: at the centre, the Crucifixion … Continue reading →

Pope Benedict June 2012 This evening I would like to meditate with you on two interconnected aspects of the Eucharistic Mystery: worship of the Eucharist and its sacred nature. It is important to reflect on them once again to preserve … Continue reading →

BENEDICT XVI June 2009. After the Easter Season which culminated in the Feast of Pentecost, the liturgy provides for these three Solemnities of the Lord: today, Trinity Sunday; next Thursday, Corpus Christi which in many countries, including Italy, will be … Continue reading →

Benedict xv1. May 2012. Pentecost  I want to reflect on an essential aspect of the mystery of Pentecost, which maintains all its importance in our own day as well. Pentecost is the feast of human unity, understanding and sharing.We can all … Continue reading →

St BEDE. On Monday we celebrate the feast of St. Bede…..the Venerable Bede. He is regarded as the greatest of the Anglo-Saxon scholars. Born in the diocese of Hexham and Newcastle in 673AD, His scholarship covered a huge range of subjects, … Continue reading →

Easter 2015. And lo, on the dawn of the day after the Sabbath, the tomb is found empty. Jesus then shows himself to Mary Magdalene, to the other women, to his disciples. Faith is born anew, more alive and strong … Continue reading →

Lent  – 1st Sunday of February 22nd – Holy Saturday April 4th March 28th – April 3rd May these days call forth two sentiments in particular: praise, after the example of those who welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem with their “Hosanna!”, … Continue reading →