This sermon unpicks the Jewish roots of Matthew’s gospel to shine a light on exactly who the ‘poor in spirit’ refers to.

This sermon draws from the gospel reading for the 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

Scripture reference: Matthew 5:1–12A (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

What does it mean to get to know someone? In this sermon, we look at how the church readings guide us through the process of getting to know Jesus.

This sermon draws from the gospel reading for the 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time.

Scripture reference: Matthew 4:12–23 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

In this reflection , I comment on a preacher that has influenced me, Dr Roger Ray, Pastor of CCC Springfield.

As he hangs up his microphone for the final time, I look at why the Progressive Christianity Ray represents is doomed to fail, but why it matters anyway.

We close 2025 by looking at the radical implication of the Christmas story, that God wants to be nothing less than our friend.

In this sermon, we take this popular Advent reading as a basis for exploring the problematic representation of disabled people in the Bible and the church.

This sermon draws from the first reading for the 3rd Sunday of Advent.

Scripture reference: Isaiah 35:1–6A, 10 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

in this sermon, we take a deep look at the meaning and significance of the prophecies of a coming Messiah. We consider how the hope of the prophets is a call to hope for our Advent in the here and now.

This sermon draws from the first reading for the 2nd Sunday of Advent.

Scripture reference: Isaiah 11:1–10 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

This sermon looks at how a modern feast closes the church year with purpose, and reminds us of the sense of mission we should carry in our own lives.

This sermon draws from the gospel reading for the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.

Scripture reference: Luke 23:35–43 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

In this sermon, I look back at 6 months of ministry, offering gratitude and sharing all I have learned.

At the going down of the Sun and in the morning, we will remember them. May they rest in peace.

A reflection on the nature of shame, and how the prayer of a penitent tax collector shows us how to overcome it.

This sermon draws from the gospel reading for the 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

Scripture reference: Luke 18:9–14 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)