Transition from life to Life: funeral homily for Mrs. Gloria McMahon, 17.01.25
Joe and I had a lovely conversation last week about Gloria and himself. Rather than a formal eulogy, Joe asked me just to tell you what he said, so I am happy to do that. Gloria Belli worked with the Castelvecchi’s at the moorings, in the bakery. Then she worked...
Witness to hope: Funeral homily for Margaret Drage MacMillan, RIP, 14.01.25
Margaret’s many remarkable qualities and abilities remind me of some of those spectacular mosaics you see in both ancient and modern buildings. The colours and proportions of the mosaic emphasize its more salient features but require that you stand back to take in the whole. Any fair hearing of the...
Pilgrims of Hope: Homily, 29.12.24
So, the 2025 Jubilee Year, was officially inaugurated on Christmas Eve by Pope Francis when he opened the holy door in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. He has given it the theme of “Pilgrims of Hope.” Bishop Frank Dougan gave the official start to the holy year in our...
Catholic Families for Life Newsletter, 29.12.24
“Catholic Families for Life” Newsletter from the National Commission for Marriage, Family and Life – latest version can be found at www.marriagefamilyandlife.org.uk