The Selsey Podcast

Today’s homily: Feria of Sunday IV Post Pascha (2025)

St. James urges us to be doers of the Word, not hearers only. All goodness comes from the unchanging God, who has made us new by His grace. We must reject carnal desires, form our conscience, and conform our will to His. True Christian living means striving daily to think, speak, and act for God's glory. We are citizens of heaven, called to live visibly holy lives that lead others to God. The saints show us that holiness requires grace, effort, and response to God’s will—so must we.https://selsey.org/2025/05/16/nuntiatoria-lv-revertere-et-aedifica/

Today’s homily: St Bernardine of Siena [2025]

St Bernardine of Siena, fearless preacher and lover of the Holy Name, chose Christ over comfort, penance over prestige. Today’s readings mirror his life: a man unblemished, who could have sinned and did not, who left all to follow Christ and gained eternal glory. In an age of blasphemy and greed, we too must honour Jesus’ Name, reject worldly treasures, and follow Him wholly. May Bernardine’s zeal and purity inspire us to be saints in our time.https://selsey.org/2025/05/16/nuntiatoria-lv-revertere-et-aedifica/To support the clergy: https://gofund.me/63af7b8d

Today’s homily: St Dunstan of Canterbury (2025)

The Church today, like in St Dunstan’s time, suffers from confusion and compromise—but God always raises up saints. Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration offers hopeful signs of reverence and restoration, yet true reform begins with each of us: in prayer, confession, and fidelity to tradition. Let Dunstan guide our courage, Celestine our detachment, and Pudentiana our hidden fidelity, as we seek holiness and the renewal of Christ’s Church.https://selsey.org/2025/05/16/nuntiatoria-lv-revertere-et-aedifica/

Today’s homily: Sunday IV Post Pascha (2025)

On the Fourth Sunday after Easter, the Church looks toward Pentecost, as Christ promises the Spirit and prepares His disciples to live by faith, not sight. St James exhorts us to receive the Word with meekness, and in St Venantius, young martyr, we see its fruit: courage, fidelity, and supernatural grace. Though the world tempts and mocks, the Holy Spirit strengthens us to stand firm. Let us ask for this same Spirit to renew us in truth and holiness.https://selsey.org/2025/05/16/nuntiatoria-lv-revertere-et-aedifica/

Today’s homily: St. Ubaldo of Gubbio (2025)

St. Ubald of Gubbio (1084–1160), a holy bishop and reformer, embraced poverty, prayer, and pastoral charity. As a Canon Regular, then Bishop of Gubbio, he governed with humility, courage, and holiness, famously saving his city from imperial attack by his sanctity alone. The readings today reflect his faithful stewardship and priestly virtue. Canonised in 1192, he remains a model for bishops and a patron against anger and spiritual affliction. Sancte Ubalde, ora pro nobis.https://selsey.org/2025/05/09/nuntiatoria-liv-custos-christi-ecclesiaeque/

Today’s homily: St. Jean-Baptiste de La Salle (2025)

St Jean-Baptiste de La Salle gave up wealth to educate and sanctify poor children, founding the first lay teaching order. His example speaks urgently today as millions of children face poverty, abuse, and ideological confusion, both in the UK and worldwide. True Catholic education must form souls in truth and holiness. If we fail to protect and teach our children, the world will deform them. Christ calls us to receive them in His name — for in doing so, we receive Him.https://selsey.org/2025/05/09/nuntiatoria-liv-custos-christi-ecclesiaeque/

Today’s homily: St. Robert Bellarmine (2025)

St. Robert Bellarmine (1542–1621) was a Jesuit cardinal, theologian, and Doctor of the Church. A key figure in the Counter-Reformation, he defended Catholic doctrine against Protestantism, helped implement the reforms of the Council of Trent, and authored influential catechisms. Known for his learning, humility, and holiness, he served as bishop and papal adviser. He died in 1621 and was canonized in 1930. His feast on May 13 coincides with the first apparition at Fatima.https://selsey.org/2025/05/09/nuntiatoria-liv-custos-christi-ecclesiaeque/

Today’s homily: SS. Nereus, Achilleus, Domitilla & Pancras, Martyrs (2025)

The Church honours Nereus, Achilleus, Domitilla, and Pancras—martyrs who chose Christ over Roman honour, comfort, or life itself. Today’s readings reveal how the world mocked their sacrifice, yet heaven glorified them. Like the royal official in the Gospel, they believed the Word of Christ and stood firm. Their witness calls us to fidelity in a world hostile to truth, reminding us that God's eyes are upon those who fear Him and hope in His mercy.https://selsey.org/2025/05/09/nuntiatoria-liv-custos-christi-ecclesiaeque/

Today’s homily: The Patronage of St Joseph, Spouse of the BVM

On this first Sunday of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate, the Church honours the Patronage of St Joseph, protector of the Universal Church. Instituted in 1847 by Pius IX, this feast reminds us to go to Joseph in times of trial. In an age of confusion and reform, his silence, fidelity, and strength guide us. The Last Gospel (John 16) assures us that present sorrow will become joy — a mystery Joseph lived daily. Let us trust him to guard Christ’s Church once more.https://selsey.org/2025/05/09/nuntiatoria-liv-custos-christi-ecclesiaeque/

Today’s homily: St Gregory Nazianzen (2025)

On the feast of St. Gregory of Nazianzus, the Church rejoices in the election of Pope Leo XIV, a man of deep prayer, missionary zeal, and theological clarity. Like Gregory, Leo unites the contemplative and pastoral life, offering hope for doctrinal fidelity and authentic renewal. We pray he may lead the Church with wisdom and courage, rooted in truth and charity, guided by the Holy Ghost and strengthened by the intercession of the saints.#LeoXIVhttps://selsey.org/2025/05/08/habemus-papam-leo-xiv/