Feb 2 The Presentation of the Lord The 30th anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood. 30 years of memories….I trust I will be allowed some sentimentalism (& romanticism) today! I am looking forward to the High Mass tonight. Wed 3 It was a wonderful Mass last night. The music […]
Lent 1
THE HEART OF LENT SERMON PREACHED BY FR. TONY NOBLE ON February 21st, 2010 Luke 4:1 “Jesus, full of the Holy Sprit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit for 40 days in the wilderness.” A priest had been appointed to a new parish […]
30th anniversary of ordination
30 YEARS A PRIEST SERMON PREACHED BY FR. TONY NOBLE ON SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2nd 2010 In Australia there is a chocolate bar (which of course I would know) which is full of Brazil nuts. It’s called, surprisingly, a Brazil nut bar. The English have a chocolate without nuts […]
Epiphany 6
A FAITH TO GIVE UP A MEAL FOR SERMON PREACHED BY FR. TONY NOBLE ON February 14th, 2010 Jeremiah 17: 7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water”. There are 3 things […]
Epiphany 5
SUPER SUNDAY – SIMPLE GOSPEL Sermon preached by Fr Tony Noble on Sunday, February 7, 2010 1 Cor 15:3 “For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures”. Superbowl Sunday! When I first came to […]
Epiphany 4
FAMILIARITY…COMPLACENCY…REPETITION SERMON PREACHED BY FR. TONY NOBLE ON SUNDAY JANUARY 31st 2010 Luke 4: 32 “And they were astonished at his teaching, for his word had authority”. What a contrast between the people of Capernaum who heard Jesus with authority, and the people of Nazareth, who only […]
Candlemass
30 YEARS A PRIEST SERMON PREACHED BY FR. TONY NOBLE ON SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2nd 2010 In Australia there is a chocolate bar (which of course I would know) which is full of Brazil nuts. It’s called, surprisingly, a Brazil nut bar. The English have a chocolate without nuts […]
Blog – January 2010
Fri Jan 1 2010 began well with 11 at 9.30 am Mass. At 2.30 pm I went to the “Salute to Vienna” concert in Copley Hall. Very enjoyable. Sat 2 After Mass I printed & collated my Christmas sermons (I am too dumb to do it on the printer!). HC visits this […]
Epiphany 3
DISCIPLESHIP SERMON PREACHED BY FR. TONY NOBLE ON SUNDAY JANUARY 24th 2010 Luke 4.21: “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing” On the Sundays Epiphany the Sunday gospels relate the beginning of Our Lord’s ministry. Today St Luke begins with Jesus’ coming back straight after […]
Baptism of Christ
BAPTISM, PRAYER, REVELATION SERMON PREACHED BY FR. TONY NOBLE ON SUNDAY JANUARY 10th 2010 Luke 3: 21 “When Jesus also had been baptised and was praying the heaven was opened “. There is a wonderful progression in this very short text: baptism, prayer, and revelation. Not […]