The Selsey Podcast

Today’s homily: Good Shepherd Sunday [2025]

On Good Shepherd Sunday, the Church turns to Christ, the Bonus Pastor, who lays down His life for His flock. As the conclave approaches to elect Pope Francis’s successor, we pray fervently for a true shepherd—faithful, courageous, and holy—who will lead the Church in truth amid confusion. Let us invoke the Holy Ghost, renew our own fidelity, and trust in Christ, who remains the eternal Shepherd of souls.

Today’s homily: St. Athanasius of Alexandria (2025)

St. Athanasius, champion of Christ’s divinity, stood firm against heresy when most bishops wavered. Exiled five times for defending the Nicene Creed, he shows us that truth often stands alone—but never falls. As the Church nears a new conclave, we must pray for a pope like Athanasius: fearless, faithful, and firm in doctrine. In a world of compromise, may we too remain steadfast in the faith that overcomes the world.

Today’s homily: SS. Philip & James, Apostles (2025)

Saints Philip and James show us that to follow Christ is to seek God in truth and live His Gospel with integrity. Philip's longing to see the Father is answered in Christ, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. James, the first Bishop of Jerusalem, teaches that faith must be lived, not just professed. Both sealed their witness in martyrdom. May we, like them, proclaim Christ boldly and live faithfully unto the end.

Today’s homily: St Mark the Evangelist (2025)

Today we honor Saint Mark, the lion-hearted Evangelist who proclaimed Christ’s kingship and Resurrection with urgency and courage. A disciple of Peter and martyr in Egypt, Mark calls us to boldness, fidelity, and readiness to suffer for the Gospel. As we pray the Greater Litanies today, let us imitate his zeal, anchoring ourselves to the Apostolic Faith and living as fearless witnesses to Christ’s risen glory.

Today’s homily: Easter Friday (2025)

On Easter Friday, we recall how Christ brought us out of sin like Israel from Egypt, through the waters of Baptism. His descent into hell was a triumph, proclaiming redemption to the just. The martyrs, honoured today at the Pantheon, share in His victory through their imitation of His death. Christ now sends us to teach and baptize all nations. Easter is not just joy—it is a call to mission, to live as those risen with Christ, marked by hope, courage, and unwavering fidelity.

Today’s homily: Easter Thursday (2025)

On Easter Thursday, the Church rejoices in Christ’s victory and the transformation it brings. The Introit praises God’s wisdom that gives speech to the mute—symbolizing the neophytes, newly baptized and called by name, now proclaiming the faith. Like Mary Magdalene, first to hear her name spoken by the Risen Lord, they are sent to witness. The “Week of the White Robes” recalls this rebirth into a new identity in Christ and the mission it begins.#OldRomanTV

A message for St George’s Day 2025

We know—St George wasn’t English, didn’t visit Britain, and didn’t literally slay a dragon. But national days aren’t about literalism—they’re about meaning.St George was chosen as England’s patron not for his passport, but for his principles: courage in the face of tyranny, steadfastness in faith, and the defence of the innocent. The dragon he slew is a symbol—of evil, oppression, and injustice. That’s why his story endures.England’s national day isn’t diminished by St George’s origins; it’s elevated by the universality of what he represents. A country confident in itself can celebrate ideals, not just identities. So yes—Happy St George’s Day! Let’s honour what’s good, true, and worth defending.https://selsey.org/2025/04/23/st-george-englands-true-patron-and-martyr/🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5580113761009664

Today’s homily: Easter Tuesday (2025)

The Risen Christ appears to His Apostles, offering peace and confirming His bodily Resurrection. The Introit speaks of the water of wisdom—grace and truth flowing from Christ—that strengthens the faithful and leads to eternal life. The Resurrection is both a reality and a call: to repentance, to steadfast faith, and to proclaim His works. Baptism begins this transformation; the Eucharist sustains it. In Christ, we are made firm, exalted, and sent forth.

Good Friday Sermon: “Behold the Wood of the Cross, on Which Hung the Saviour of the World”

Christ’s sacrifice on Good Friday fulfills the ancient pattern of offering, death, and communion. He is both Priest and Victim, offering Himself once for all. The Eucharist re-presents this mystery—not as repetition, but as sacramental participation. The priest’s communion completes the sacrifice. On Good Friday, only he receives—echoing Christ’s solitary oblation. The silence of the liturgy confesses: the work is finished, and now received in awe.Full text here: https://selsey.org/2025/04/18/good-friday-sermon-behold-the-wood-of-the-cross-on-which-hung-the-saviour-of-the-world/

Holy Saturday Reflection

Holy Saturday begins in silence. Christ lies in the tomb and descends into Hades—not in defeat, but to conquer death and free the just. The Church waits in mourning and expectation. At dawn, she blesses new fire, sings the Exsultet, hears twelve prophecies, blesses the font, and sings the Litany. Then begins the Easter Vigil Mass. The Alleluia returns. The Gospel proclaims: He is risen. Yet joy remains restrained. The dawn is near.Full text: https://selsey.org/?p=30896