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 […]
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Mar
2019
10
Mar
2019
HOMILY FOR MASS FOR 1ST SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR C + OPENING OF THE CATHOLIC INSTITUTE OF SYDNEY ACADEMIC YEAR 2019
Stories of devils and temptations never went out of fashion. Take the 1997 movie, Devil’s Advocate, nominated and awarded for best villain and best horror film.
10
Mar
2019
HOMILY FOR RITE OF ELECTION OF CATECHUMENS
Most will be familiar with Aesop’s fable of the elephant and the mouse. As the story goes, the elephant spares the mouse when the mouse begs for his life, suggesting that one day he might be able to help the elephant.
10
Mar
2019
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 […]
09
Mar
2019
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 […]
08
Mar
2019
The Way of the Cross
The Way of the Cross is a traditional devotion in honour of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. The Way of the Cross had its origins in the Holy Land and in a sense, is a mini-pilgrimage through the events that covered the final hours of Jesus’ life on earth.
07
Mar
2019
HOMILY FOR MASS AT ‘DAVID’S PLACE’ + THURSDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY
The philosopher, Thales of Miletus, is commonly known as the founder of philosophy. He was also an amateur astronomer, and there’s an old story about him walking along one day, looking up at the sky and contemplating the heavens.
07
Mar
2019
THE GODLESS COUNTRY? CHRISTIAN AUSTRALIA
So began the first reading for Mass on the day the news broke of Cardinal George Pell’s conviction. While I must leave commenting on that matter until after the appeal process is complete, the media storm around the case was read by
07
Mar
2019
Pope’s Message for Lent 2019
“For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God” (Romans 8:19) Dear Brothers and Sisters Each year, through Mother Church, God “gives us this […]
06
Mar
2019
HOMILY FOR MASS FOR ASH WEDNESDAY FOR ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL COLLEGE
Ever heard of Joe McVicker, his uncle Noah and sister-in-law Kay Zufall? Probably not. But I suspect you’ve heard of their invention: a non-toxic, non-staining, white putty invented by Noah