Diocese of Derry

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Aug
10

Homily - 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown

Last week, Jesus introduced the idea of himself being the new bread of life who will feed God's people on their journey. He will not merely give them ...

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Jul
26

Homily - 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown

Last week, in Mark's Gospel story, Jesus had addressed the crowds in a deserted place, where he had brought the disciples to get a rest. We now take a...

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Jul
13

Homily - 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown

Sunday, 11 July 2021  Last week we saw Jesus facing rejection in his hometown. And he was amazed at their lack of faith. But despite that discour...

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Jul
05

Homily - 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown

Sunday, 4 July 2021  If you have been following the story about Jesus in St Mark's Gospel, today comes as a bit of shock. Jesus had calmed the st...

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Jun
28

Homily - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown

Sunday, 27 June 2021  Last week, we heard about the disciples and Jesus calming the storm that threatened to overwhelm them as they crossed ...

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Jun
22

Homily - Fan the Flame 2021 - Bishop McKeown

Monday, 21 June 2021  This is the longest day in the year, the day when we are furthest from the cold short days of winter. It is a time to look ...

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Jun
21

Homily - 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time B - Bishop McKeown

Sunday, 20 June 2021  We are still in the early stages of Jesus' public life according to St Mark's Gospel. Jesus has already caused his relative...

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Jun
14

Homily - 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown

Sunday, 13 June 2021 The time between the start of Lent and the Feast of Corpus Christi has focused on the core Christian teachings. Now that we have ...

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Jun
06

Homily - Corpus Christi - Bishop McKeown

Sunday, 6 June 2021  Some people see the liturgical year of the church as a rich, if bewildering series of constantly changing emphases and colou...

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Jun
01

Homily - Most Holy Trinity - Bishop McKeown

Sunday, 30 May 2021  Since Easter, we have celebrated many liturgical feasts, all facets of our Christian faith. Today's celebration of the Most ...

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Contact Info

Diocesan Offices
St Eugene’s Cathedral
Francis Street, Derry
BT48 9AP | Tel: 028 7126 2302

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