The Selsey Podcast

The Culture of Death is real

The UK government is advancing a Culture of Death through three bills: the Criminal Justice Bill (Amendments NC1 & NC20) to legalise abortion up to birth; the Terminally Ill Adults Bill to permit assisted suicide; and the Public Authorities Bill to freeze bank accounts without trial. Together, they deny human dignity, elevate State power, and train the public to accept control disguised as compassion. But Christ, not the State, is Lord of life and death.

Today’s homily: St Barnabas, Apostle (2025)

St Barnabas, Apostle and “son of consolation,” is honoured today in a feast transferred due to the Pentecost Octave. A Levite from Cyprus, full of the Holy Ghost and faith, he brought Saul into the Church’s mission and discerned God’s grace among the Gentiles. Martyred for Christ, Barnabas lived the Gospel we hear today: sheep among wolves. His example of wisdom, fidelity, and sacrifice calls the Church in our time to apostolic courage and supernatural charity.https://selsey.org/2025/06/13/nuntiatoria-lix-tradere-quod-et-accepi/

Today’s homily: Trinity Sunday (2025)

On Trinity Sunday, the Church invites us not to solve a puzzle, but to adore the mystery of God: one in essence, three in Persons. St Paul exclaims the depth of God’s wisdom, while Christ reveals the indwelling of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost in the soul that loves Him. A scene from Monsignor Quixote shows the limits of analogy and the necessity of reverence. The Trinity is best encountered in the liturgy, where we worship, not explain. Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto.https://selsey.org/2025/06/13/nuntiatoria-lix-tradere-quod-et-accepi/

Today’s homily: Pentecost Friday (2025)

On Pentecost Ember Friday, the Church invites us to deepen our reception of the Holy Ghost's gifts—especially Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord. Knowledge enlightens us to see creation rightly in light of eternity. Piety moves us to love God as Father and worship Him with reverence. Fear of the Lord grounds all virtue in holy awe before God's majesty. These gifts sanctify the soul, making it a true dwelling place of the Spirit.https://selsey.org/2025/06/06/nuntiatoria-lviii-ignis-vitae/

Today’s homily: Pentecost Thursday (2025)

On Pentecost Thursday, Holy Church highlights the Gift of Fortitude—divine strength to endure trials and act with courage for Christ. As Philip brought joy to Samaria through preaching and miracles, so Fortitude bears fruit in apostolic joy. The Twelve went forth with nothing but faith, strengthened by this gift. Fortitude enables martyrdom, perseverance, and heroic virtue. Without it, the world grows restless; with it, the soul finds peace and joy in the Holy Ghost.https://selsey.org/2025/06/06/nuntiatoria-lviii-ignis-vitae/

Today’s homily: Pentecost Wednesday (2025)

On Pentecost Ember Wednesday, Holy Church invites us to seek the Gift of Counsel—a divine instinct by which the Holy Ghost guides our choices amid confusion. More than human prudence, Counsel is the Spirit’s own light, helping us choose what leads to God’s glory and our salvation. In an age of noise and paralysis, this Gift grants clarity, courage, and peace. Let us fast with joy and beg the Spirit to make us docile to His inner whisper.https://selsey.org/2025/06/06/nuntiatoria-lviii-ignis-vitae/

Today’s homily: Pentecost Tuesday (2025)

On Pentecost Tuesday, the Church invites us to reflect on the Gift of Understanding—*Intellectus*—by which the Holy Ghost enlightens the soul to grasp divine truths deeply. As Peter and John laid hands on the baptized Samaritans, so too does Confirmation bestow this light. Understanding lets us see beyond outward signs to the mystery within—Christ as the Door, the Shepherd, the Sacrifice. It opens our hearts to Scripture, liturgy, and doctrine as living realities of grace.https://selsey.org/2025/06/06/nuntiatoria-lviii-ignis-vitae/

Today’s homily: Pentecost Monday (2025)

On Pentecost Monday, the Church invites us to reflect on the Gift of Wisdom, by which the soul sees all things in the light of God. St. Peter’s recognition of the Spirit in the Gentiles and Christ’s teaching that “he who does truth comes to the light” reveal that wisdom is both a divine instinct and a moral clarity. It enables the faithful to perceive God's will, love His truth, and delight in the sweetness of His Word, like honey from the rock and finest wheat for the soul.https://selsey.org/2025/06/06/nuntiatoria-lviii-ignis-vitae/

Today’s homily: Pentecost Sunday (2025)

Pentecost marks the outpouring of the Holy Ghost upon the Church, transforming timid men into bold apostles. It is the fulfilment of Christ’s promise and the beginning of the Church’s mission. The Spirit sanctifies, teaches, and strengthens us with His seven gifts. In a world growing cold and faithless, we must rekindle devotion through prayer, purity, and Tradition. With Our Lady, let us receive the Spirit anew, that we may bear His fruits and become saints in our time.https://selsey.org/2025/06/06/nuntiatoria-lviii-ignis-vitae/

Today’s homily: St Francis Caracciolo (2025)

St. Francis Caracciolo, whose feast this year falls within the Ascension Octave, exemplifies Eucharistic love and watchful readiness. Though he died young, his soul was perfected in holiness. He lived in adoration, penance, and humility, awaiting Christ like the vigilant servants of the Gospel. His life invites us to keep our lamps burning, hearts lifted, and eyes fixed on Heaven, where Christ reigns and calls us to share in His glory.https://selsey.org/2025/05/30/nuntiatoria-lvii-ad-summum/