Jan 22
Third Sunday after Epiphany Luke 4,14-21 Jesus returns to Nazareth, his home town, as was his custom goes to the synagogue on the Sabbath, and reads a short passage from the scriptures, as might any Jewish male, after which he sits down to teach, as the custom also was, and all eyes are on him. …
Jan 17
Second Sunday after Epiphany John 2,1-11 Signs and signposts are essential for finding our way about. When car drivers first travelled from country to country they were often provided with a windscreen sticker to explain the different road signs. We all need signs, and nowhere more than in matters of faith to explain the meaning …
Jan 08
Baptism of the Lord Luke 3;15-16,21-22 What are we to make of the strange matter of Jesus’ baptism? Baptism has many meanings, but it is undoubtedly for us about the forgiveness of sins: At some stage of church history, people postponed getting themselves baptised until they were on their death beds, because they reasoned that …
Jan 01
The Epiphany of the Lord Matt 2,1–12 Is it true, this fantastic story of wise men from the East coming to worship the baby Jesus? There is probably a bit in all of us that says that it couldn’t possibly have happened in this way – it seems to stretch credibility too far, so is …
Dec 24
The Nativity of the Lord Luke 2,15–20 Early in September the British public were hearing that Christmas dinners were in jeopardy because there would be a shortage of turkeys and trimmings including the essential “pigs in blankets”. Plastic toys from China, and other essentials were also being delayed. Midwinter festivities are now so thoroughly pagan …
Dec 18
Fourth Sunday of Advent Luke 1,39–45 This reflection entitled “Mary’s Troubles” was inspired by an Advent poem by U. A. Fanthorpe. The poem called “BC–AD” is printed below.
Dec 13
Third Sunday of Advent Luke 3,7-18 The stark message of John the Baptist is “Repentance for the forgiveness of sin”. It is the same battle that St. Paul confesses “I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want”. [Romans 7;17] This crucial teaching is widely misunderstood and the message …
Dec 04
Second Sunday of Advent Luke 3;1-6 Imagine that you’ve just had a message from God. He wants you to be the advance guard for his Son, who is coming soon to preach a revolutionary message of love for all, and who will ultimately die in the cause of unconditional love. How do you react? Probably …
Nov 27
Advent 1. Luke 21;25–36 Fifty years ago people might occasionally have seen a miserable looking man wearing three large placards walking the streets of cities like London, declaring the end of the world was nigh. Today’s apocalyptic message of doom is promoted by the media twenty four hours every day. Throughout history there have been …
Nov 20
Last Sunday of the Year John 18;33–37 Since 1925 Pentecost ends with the solemn Christian acclamation of the Kingship of Christ. In England this was called “Stir up Sunday” from the collect before Advent. Typically this became associated with preparing the mixture for Christmas puddings rather than stirring the will power of the faithful. But …
Third Sunday after Epiphany Luke 4,14-21 Jesus returns to Nazareth, his home town, as was his... Read more →
Second Sunday after Epiphany John 2,1-11 Signs and signposts are essential for finding our way about.... Read more →
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The Epiphany of the Lord Matt 2,1–12 Is it true, this fantastic story of wise men... Read more →
The Nativity of the Lord Luke 2,15–20 Early in September the British public were hearing that... Read more →
Fourth Sunday of Advent Luke 1,39–45 This reflection entitled “Mary’s Troubles” was inspired by an Advent... Read more →
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The Most Rev. Roald Nikolai Flemestad, Bishop of the Nordic Catholic Church.
The Bishop's Seal and Motto
Per timorem Domini et
sancti Spiritus consolationem.
The Bishop's Calendar
25 December
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, St. John the Baptist Church, Oslo.
Due to practical circumstances in connection with the Covid-19 pandemic activities requiring travels outside Norway are on hold until further notice. Ongoing follow-up with the administrations continues by phone and digital media.