17 Mar 2019
The Transfiguration

The Transfiguration

The transfiguration of Jesus reminds us, during Lent, that through prayer we allow Christ to transfigure us in His likeness, preparing us to accept the Cross just as He did. REFLECTRead today’s Gospel ( Luke 9:28-36) and reflect with these questions 1. What were the disciples’ reaction to seeing Jesus with “his face .. changed […]

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16 Mar 2019
Extraordinary Women: Sisters in Kazakhstan

Extraordinary Women: Sisters in Kazakhstan

This is Sister Rita Kurochkina. She works at a children’s shelter in the parish of Kapshagay in Kazakhstan. In this country, communism brought huge devastation. Many people stopped believing in God. Sister Rita takes care of many children who have experienced incredibly traumatic events. They witnessed their parents battle with alcohol abuse, and sometimes were […]

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15 Mar 2019
REFLECTION FOR INTERFAITH MEMORIAL GATHERING  AFTER CHRISTCHURCH MOSQUE MASSACRE

HOMILY FOR MASS FOR THE FEAST OF ST. PATRICK

The Sydney Church I grew up in still a rather Irish one. Already by then my parents and schoolmates, like many Sydney Catholics, were not: they represented the much more culturally diverse Australia which was emerging by the 1960s and is now so obvious here in Sydney.

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15 Mar 2019
Why is sin bad?

Why is sin bad?

Without getting too much into, “what is sin?” and “what are sins?” – maybe the first question should be, “WHY is sin bad, and why should I care?” REFLECT 1. Why should I care about sin?2. Do I trust that God only wants good for His children? For me, His child? PRAYAct of ContritionO my […]

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14 Mar 2019
REFLECTION FOR INTERFAITH MEMORIAL GATHERING  AFTER CHRISTCHURCH MOSQUE MASSACRE

HOMILY FOR BLESSING OF ST. PATRICK’S GREEN

It’s a great pleasure to be here today, and I would like to thank you all for attending this important ceremony. I’m told that a number of the builders who have worked on this project are here today, so I give a special welcome to them!

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14 Mar 2019
The Rosary | EXPLAINED

The Rosary | EXPLAINED

So, if you want to try praying the Rosary, where do you start? Busted Halo’s 2-minute video has you covered. Learn about the history and tradition of the Rosary, how to pray, what it means to meditate on the Mysteries of the Rosary, and more! REFLECT 1. The Rosary helps us carve out intentional time […]

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13 Mar 2019
Project Compassion: Thandolwayo’s Story

Project Compassion: Thandolwayo’s Story

Twelve-year-old Thandolwayo would walk seven kilometres each day, threatened by crocodiles, to collect contaminated water for her family. It looked like she would never realise her hope of finishing her education and becoming a nurse, until a Caritas Australia supported project created access to clean water helping Thandolwayo to stay at school and achieve a […]

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12 Mar 2019
Our Father Prayer | EXPLAINED

Our Father Prayer | EXPLAINED

If you’ve grown up in a Christian family, it’s easy not to think deeply about the prayers that you’ve learned off by heart and repeated thousands of times. But it’s really good to go back to the basics – to think about and reflect on what we’re praying. This is the ‘Our Father’ prayer broken […]

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11 Mar 2019
Why is sin bad?

Fully Invested (Ignite Youth)

What does it mean to be a ‘fully invested Christian’? Is there a long checklist of things you should be doing as a fully invested Christian? If you have a checklist, you may find that you’ll fall short every time. Madelene Wilson from Ignite Youth shares how being fully invested doesn’t actually mean having a […]

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10 Mar 2019
Temptations (Gospel Reflection)

Temptations (Gospel Reflection)

What is temptation? Is it a fleeting thought or a nagging itch? Is it a sin to be tempted? In this short video, Laura explores how we can overcome and defeat temptations in our life through three powerful weapons. REFLECT 1. In the video, Laura says it is important to know our Scripture so that […]

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09 Mar 2019
Extraordinary Women: Sisters in Ukraine

Extraordinary Women: Sisters in Ukraine

My name is Julia, from Ukraine, a land that has suffered a lot: the Soviet Revolution, Great Famine, wars… Many of us think that suffering has no end. But I have experienced love, which triumphs over evil and brings hope. That love brought me here. I always prayed for a good husband, children and a […]

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