Richard J. Ounsworth O.P.
Preaching by Richard J. Ounsworth O.P.
fr. Richard Joseph Ounsworth teaches scripture at Blackfriars, Oxford, and is the former editor of torch.op.org
29 June 2008: We are the Future
Solemnity of Ss Peter and Paul
fr Richard J Ounsworth preaches on the identity and mission of the Church. (Read more...)
9 March 2008: Veiling and Unveiling
Fifth Sunday of Lent (A)
fr Richard Ounsworth explores the ironies of today's liturgy. (Read more...)
12 August 2007: A Thankless Task
Ninteenth Sunday of the Year (C)
fr Richard Ounsworth calls for mercy towards a group of people who do not often receive it. (Read more...)
10 June 2007: He Has Visited His People and Loved Them
Tenth Sunday of the Year (C)
fr Richard Joseph Ounsworth preaches on the raising of a widow's son.
In some places the feast of Corpus Christi is celebrated today, and a sermon for Corpus Christi can be found here. (Read more...)
17 December 2006: The Joy and the Sorrow
Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday) (C)
fr Richard Ounsworth calls for an authentic Christian joyfulness. (Read more...)
Solemnity of St Joseph
fr Richard Joseph Ounsworth preaches on the faith of Saint Joseph. (Read more...)
7 August 2005: Our Eyes Fixed on Him
Ninteenth Sunday of the Year (A)
fr Richard Joseph Ounsworth preaches on St Peter's faith in Christ. (Read more...)
17 July 2005: Weeds in our Field
Sixteenth Sunday of the Year (A)
fr Richard Ounsworth warns against the wrong sort of response to discovering weeds growing among home-grown wheat. (Read more...)
13 February 2005: The Enemy's Country Laid Waste
First Sunday of Lent (A)
fr Richard Joseph Ounsworth explains why Lent is truly a 'joyful season'. (Read more...)
1 January 2005: Born of a Woman
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
fr Richard Ounsworth preaches on the importance of Mary's title 'Mother of God'. (Read more...)
Good Friday
fr. Richard Ounsworth preaches on a world divided into two by the sufferings of Christ. (Read more...)
9 November 2003: The dwelling place of the Most High
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
fr. Richard Joseph Ounsworth preaches on the anniversary of the dedication of the cathedral church of Rome. (Read more...)
15 June 2003: Trinitarian Lives
Trinity Sunday (B)
fr. Richard Ounsworth preaches on a mystery at the heart of our faith. (Read more...)
15 December 2002: Prophecy in the World
Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday) (B)
fr. Richard Joseph Ounsworth asks how we can be successors to John the Baptist and share in the prophetic mission of Christ. (Read more...)
6 January 2002: Divine Manifestation, Human Wisdom
Epiphany
fr. Richard Joseph Ounsworth preaches on the manifestation of Jesus Christ to human wisdom in the persons of the magi. (Read more...)
Seventeenth Sunday of the Year (C)
fr. Richard Joseph Ounsworth preaches on petitionary prayer and the Christian mystery. (Read more...)