Cathedral News

Saint Ita, sixth-century abbess of Killeedy, is remembered on 15 January.

John the Baptist’s mission was now over. He had done exactly what he was called to do and soon he would die a martyr’s death.

After the Christmas stories have been told, the revelation of Jesus and who he is continues in Matthew’s gospel as he appears in in his adult life.

The annual Solemn Novena begins on Monday 2 February 2026, and runs until Tuesday 10 February.

Today’s extract from Isaiah was written at the time of the Babylonian captivity of the Jews.

Before Vatican II, the prologue to John’s gospel was read at the end of mass, presumably to stress its centrality to our core beliefs.

Fourth-century St Ambrose, Doctor of the Church, is remembered on 7 December.

The liturgy of the feast of the Holy Family reflects on the values of family life. The first two readings speak to us of respect for parents, relationship between spouses and care of children.

Today’s gospel tells of the Annunciation to Joseph. He is the main figure in the narrative.

The prophet Isaiah lived in troubled times, with Babylon growing in power and eventually conquering Judah.