The Selsey Podcast

Today’s homily: St Lewinna of Alfriston V&M (2025)

St Lewinna, a South Saxon virgin martyred c. 670 by pagans, bore early witness to Christ before St Wilfrid's mission. Her relics were venerated in Sussex, then stolen to Flanders in 1058, where her cult flourished. Today, with the Vigil of St James, we recall that true discipleship means selling all for the pearl of great price. Her life and death call us to purity, courage, and fidelity in a world returning to paganism. Chosen by Christ, may we too bear lasting fruit.https://selsey.org/2025/07/18/nuntiatoria-lxiii-caritas-christi-urget-nos/

Today’s homily: St Apollinaris of Ravenna (2025)

St Apollinaris, first bishop of Ravenna and disciple of St Peter, preached Christ amid fierce persecution, enduring exile, torture, and martyrdom. A true shepherd, he ruled by serving, bearing witness through suffering. St Liborius, bishop of Le Mans, laboured in peace and charity, building up the Church in Gaul. Both saints model apostolic humility and pastoral courage, calling today’s bishops—and all of us—to steadfastness, sacrifice, and fidelity to Christ.https://selsey.org/2025/07/18/nuntiatoria-lxiii-caritas-christi-urget-nos/

Today’s homily: St Mary Magdalene (2025)

St Mary Magdalene, once a great sinner, became the model penitent, contemplative, and witness of the Resurrection. Identified by tradition with the woman who anointed Christ’s feet and with Mary of Bethany, she embodies the soul’s journey from sin to sanctity. Her love, stronger than death, led her to the Cross and the empty tomb. As Apostle to the Apostles, she shows us that deep repentance opens the way to deepest intimacy with Christ. https://selsey.org/2025/07/18/nuntiatoria-lxiii-caritas-christi-urget-nos/

Today’s homily: St Praxede, Virgin (2025)

St Praxedes, a first-century Roman virgin descended from Pudens, sheltered Christians, buried martyrs, and gave all for Christ. Raised in an apostolic household, she lived St Paul’s counsel: unmarried, wholly devoted to the Lord. Her life was a hidden martyrdom of charity, reflecting the Gospel’s pearl of great price. In a corrupt world, her purity and love shine as a prophetic sign of the Kingdom. May we, like her, give all to possess Christ. https://selsey.org/2025/07/18/nuntiatoria-lxiii-caritas-christi-urget-nos/

Today’s homily: St Jerome Emiliani (2025)

St Jerome Emiliani, once a soldier, became father to orphans, fulfilling Isaiah’s call to shelter the poor and Christ’s love for children. Today’s youth—whether in war zones or the secular West—still suffer abandonment and exploitation. With St Margaret of Antioch, we must defend innocence. Both saints call us to protect, teach, and sanctify the young in Christ.https://selsey.org/2025/07/18/nuntiatoria-lxiii-caritas-christi-urget-nos/

Today’s homily: St Vincent de Paul (2025)

St Vincent de Paul, born in humble obscurity, became the Apostle of Charity through deep prayer, heroic humility, and tireless service to the poor. He reformed the clergy, founded the Lazarists and Daughters of Charity, and lived the Gospel with apostolic zeal. Rooted in Christ, his works were an outpouring of true charity—ordered, sacrificial, and divinely inspired. He reminds us that sanctity is found in fidelity, and all are sent to bear witness to the love of Christ. https://selsey.org/2025/07/18/nuntiatoria-lxiii-caritas-christi-urget-nos/

Today’s homily: St Camillus de Lellis (2025)

St Camillus de Lellis, once a soldier and gambler, was converted and became a priest and founder of the Clerics Regular, Ministers to the Sick. He served the sick with heroic charity, seeing Christ in every sufferer. Commemorated also are St Symphorosa and her seven sons, Roman martyrs who chose death over idolatry. Both witnesses reveal that true Christian love is sacrificial—whether in acts of mercy or martyrdom—for “greater love hath no man…”https://selsey.org/2025/07/11/nuntiatoria-lxii-iustitia-ex-corde/

Today’s homily: St Alexius of Rome (2025)

Saint Alexius renounced wealth and honour to live unknown and despised, first in Edessa and then as a beggar beneath his own father's stairs in Rome. Hidden from men but known to God, his sanctity was revealed only at death—a manuscript in his hand, a sweet fragrance from his body, and the homage of Pope and Emperor. His life teaches that true discipleship lies in self-emptying, humility, and dying to pride, that we may be glorified by God and not by the world.https://selsey.org/2025/07/11/nuntiatoria-lxii-iustitia-ex-corde/

Today’s homily: Our Lady of Mount Carmel (2025)

The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel honours Mary as the patroness of the Carmelite Order, rooted in Elijah’s Mount Carmel and the hermits who followed him. Mary, model of prayer and obedience, leads us up the mountain of holiness. The Brown Scapular is a sign of her protection and our consecration. True blessedness lies in hearing God’s word and keeping it, as Mary did. Carmel is not a place, but a path to Christ through silence, sacrifice, and love.https://selsey.org/2025/07/11/nuntiatoria-lxii-iustitia-ex-corde/

Today’s homily: St Elizabeth of Portugal (2025)

Saint Elizabeth of Portugal, queen and peacemaker, embraced hidden charity, penance, and prayer amidst royal life. She wore the Franciscan habit beneath her crown and brought peace between warring rulers. The miracle of the roses revealed her humble love for the poor. A model for Catholic women today, she shows that true strength lies in meekness, holiness, and joyful self-gift. She sold all to gain the pearl of great price—Christ.https://selsey.org/2025/07/04/nuntiatoria-lxi-veritas-vincit/