Cathedral News
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
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In the first reading, David spared Saul’s life in spite of the fact that Saul intended to kill him.
Opening Hours During the Solemn Novena
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Changes to our normal arrangements during the upcoming Solemn Novena (21 February - 1 March).
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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In St Matthew's account of the beatitudes, Jesus preaches from a mountain, which in the bible signifies the nearness of God. In Luke’s account, Jesus descends from the mountain to a level place.
Saint of the Month: St Ansgar (801-865)
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The ninth-century bishop and missionary St Ansgar, patron of Scandinavia, is remembered on 3 February.
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Today’s theme is the different ways in which God calls people to his service. Isaiah lived in the eighth century BC. The first reading gives the context of his vision. King Uziah had just died.
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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“For you are a people holy to the Lord your God and the Lord has chosen you to be a people of his own possession, out of all the nations that are on the face of the earth.” (Deuteronomy 14:2)
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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One of the themes of today’s gospel and Old Testament reading is “return”. In about 536 BC Cyrus the Great, King of Persia, allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem.
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
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It is refreshing to hear a story about Mary told in scripture. Only Luke and John bring Mary to life as a person and allow her to speak.
Solemn Novena 2022
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The Solemn Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help takes place online between 21 February and 1 March.