Friday is Remembrance Day when we honour those Australians who died in the line of duty. It has been celebrated around the Commonwealth and other parts of the world since the end of World War I with many people wearing a red poppy in remembrance.
What difference would it make to the way we live if we embodied in our lives the reality of the resurrection. The Sadducees, who did not believe in the resurrection, tried to trap Jesus into a flawed answer in today’s Gospel reading. Their focus was limited to the framework of traditional laws which prescribed the rules of marriage at that time.
God delights in our humanity Read More »
No one would doubt the importance of recycling. The need to protect our planet and to ensure future generations enjoy what we have enjoyed is a no-brainer!
November is Family Stories Month, and we believe families should set aside the month to share stories amongst themselves. Storytelling is a fun way to learn more about the different generations before it’s too late.
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Corporal punishment was widely allowed in schools until more recent times. While most states, Queensland being the exception, have now banned the practice it is still legal (within reason) in the home across Australia.
Smacking has lost its appeal but what of responsibility? Read More »
Today’s readings focus on the theme of “mercy”. The author of the Wisdom of Solomon reflects on the expansive nature of God’s mercy, which is extended to all creation. The Psalmist sings of the divine being’s graciousness and compassion: “slow to anger and abounding in mercy” (Ps 145:8).
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It’s 60 years this month since the Second Vatican Council, or Vatican II, opened in Rome to much pomp and fanfare.
Remembering Vatican II 60 years on Read More »
Today’s reading from Luke’s gospel continues Jesus’ teaching on prayer. It relates one of Jesus’ best-known parables, the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. As with all of Jesus’ parables, it turns our expectations upside down!
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On World Mission Sunday Mass donations are collected to support churches, hospitals, schools and vocations in countries where the Church is new, young or poor. However, as Christians we need to be prepared to welcome the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives and to listen to the call to mission.
A mission to bring people together Read More »
Saint Gerard Majella’s annual Blessing was live streamed on his feast day on Sunday.
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