 Today is the feast day of Saint Peter Canisius. Here are three Fast Facts about this great Saint. Want to learn more about Saint Peter? Click here. REFLECT  In a famous saying, Saint Peter Canisius revealed the secret behind the accomplishments of his energetic and fruitful life: “If you have too much to […]
Why are we hearing about the Annunciation only five days out from the Nativity? Everyone knows there are nine months between a conception and a birth, and in Jesus’ case there was a great deal of
 Sketch of Fulton Sheen by Beth Larkin Meditate upon the profound words of Venerable Fulton Sheen, best known for his preaching and especially his work on television and radio. In this episode, we reflect upon his words on hope. Quiet your heart and begin this video in a state of prayer. Afterwards, reflect upon […]
The composer Arnold Schoenberg, notorious for his atonal music, once famously said that ‘my music is not lovely’. In my opinion, he was right. But he insisted that there can be a beauty in music
When it comes to reflecting on Advent, I often think about the incredible journey that Mary went through. I think about how God chose Mary to carry his only son. What an incredible honour that must have been for Mary but at the same time, how incredibly scary it must have been for a simple […]
Welcome to St Mary’s Basilica for the Unveiling of the Armenian car-car Khachkar Cross to mark the 2015 commemoration here at St Mary’s of the centenary of the
So began the last book by Theodor Seuss Geisel – ‘Ted’ to his friends or ‘Dr. Seuss’ to those of us who grew up on his story books. I remember The Cat in the Hat when it was
“Perhaps the Lord does not see all this?” (Lamentations 3:36) As Pope Francis reminds us, in various parts of the world, many people, especially children, feel the daily pangs of hunger. In this context, let us not forget the 85, 000 children of Yemen, under 5 years of age, who died during the past three […]
PRAYER: Lord Our God, You are the source of all. Accompany us this Advent as we prepare for the coming of Jesus. Guide us and lead us Lord as we use our gifts of goodness to work as one to create the world you want. Awake in my heart hope, peace, love and joy this Advent. […]
 When we think of nineteenth century comic operetta we naturally think of evan zâytz  Ivan Zajc; but one of the best-loved comic operas is not his but Gilbert and Sullivan’s Mikado.
 Christine Hill from Revesby shares with us her reflection on today’s Gospel, the Third Sunday of Advent, also known as Gaudete Sunday. How do we experience the joy of Christmas? How can we actively wait for the coming of Our Savior, Jesus? Christine shares her personal experience of these things. REFLECT How can […]
 Xt3 and Sydney Catholic Youth asked our local young people how much they know about Eileen O’Connor, whose cause is being put forward for Sainthood. Eileen may well be Australia’s next Saint! How well do you know this young inspiring girl from Coogee, Australia? HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW? Which religious order did […]
Around this time of year, people often phone the cathedral or their parishes to ask what time the Midnight Mass will be. In fairness to them, they are not being stupid: the time of the “Mass at Midnight of the
Around this time of year, people often phone the cathedral or their parishes to ask what time the Midnight Mass will be. In fairness to them, they are not being stupid: the time of the “Mass at Midnight of the
 Today is the feast day of Saint John of the Cross. Here are three Fast Facts about this great Saint. Want to learn more about Saint John of the Cross? Click here. REFLECT In his writing ‘Dark Night of the Soul’, St John helps people understand his profound mystical doctrine on the purification of the […]
