The Selsey Podcast

Today’s homily: Monday in the Octave of Corpus Christi (2025)

Today, in the Octave of Corpus Christi, we honour Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist while commemorating the Vigil of St John the Baptist, the great Forerunner. St Paul warns us to receive worthily, discerning the Body of the Lord, while St John calls us to prepare our hearts with humility and repentance. As John leapt in the womb before the hidden Christ, so must we approach the altar with reverence, that Christ may truly abide in us, and we in Him.https://selsey.org/2025/06/20/nuntiatoria-lx-fidelis-restauratio/

Corpus Christi Homily

Today we celebrate with great joy the Feast of Corpus Christi, honouring the true Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. Instituted on Maundy Thursday but celebrated today with due solemnity, this feast reminds us that Holy Communion is real union with Christ, transforming us into living tabernacles. We are called to holiness, to mission, and to invite others into this saving communion with God. Let us never take this gift for granted.

Today’s homily: St Basil the Great (2025)

Today’s Mass honours St. Basil the Great, bishop, theologian, and defender of life and truth. He opposed heresy, served the poor, and upheld the dignity of every person. This Mass is offered for the defeat of Amendments NC1 and NC20 to the Criminal Justice Bill, which would legalise abortion up to birth. Like Basil, we must speak boldly for life, uphold sound doctrine, and be true disciples of Christ—salt that has not lost its savour. St. Basil, pray for England.https://selsey.org/2025/06/13/nuntiatoria-lix-tradere-quod-et-accepi/

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/