In this sermon Fr Price explores what Jesus means when he tells James and John about the cup from which he will drink. This Gospel has great lessons for us especially if we want to be leaders.

This timely message, delivered during a special Baptism and Confirmation service, explores the true meaning of leadership. Discover how Jesus, the ultimate servant leader, calls us to follow His example and prioritize the needs of others.

In the Gospel we hear the exchange between Jesus and the Rich Young Ruler. In it Jesus challenges him - and us - to become a radical disciple. However this passage isn't simply about money - it cuts to the heart of who Jesus is and what that means for us.

Jesus' teaching on marriage in Mark 10 seems hard - impossible even. But why does Jesus teach this new understanding of Marriage, and what does that mean for the whole Church? On this Parish Nursing Sunday we see how the Sacrament of Marriage is a sign of God's unending and eternal love and commitment to us. From this love we go out to love the people of our City and World.

A talk given by Nick Law, founder of Emmanuales, at Oktoberblest: The Carver Street Beer & Gin Festival

In this Sunday's Gospel we hear the third of Jesus' prophecies about His death in Mark's Gospel. Yet the Disciples at this moment are more worried about who is the greatest of them. How do we become great in Jesus' eyes? Well it looks a lot like crucifixion.

The Bishop of Oswestry preached this sermon for our Patronal Festival, reflecting on how Our Lord called St Matthew from the lowly and despised Tax Booth to be raised up - resurrected even - to walk in His ways and become like Him.

The 2024 Annual Lecture in Catholic Evangelism delivered by The Rt Rev'd Paul Thomas SSC, The Bishop of Oswestry, sponsored by the Diocese of Sheffield and The Church Union.

This Lecture is also available on Youtube.

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Jesus asks His Disciples who they think He is. It is a profound question beyond an academic exercise, one that reveals in our hearts who we really are, too.

At the Evening Mass Fr Price explores the reading from the Epistle of James removing us for showing deference to the wealthy and shunning the poor. May our eyes be opened to see how God sees and may our actions be changed to reflect the Kingdom.