The picture of Abdul Hamid Youssef, cradling his dead twins, Ahmed and Aiya, broke the heart of our world last week.
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Apr
2017
14
Apr
2017
Good Friday Celebration of the Passion of the Lord St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney
There are many versions of the story. Famously rediscovered by St Helena in the year 326, the Cross of Christ had been an object of devotion from the earliest times.
13
Apr
2017
HOMILY FOR THE CHRISM MASS – ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL, SYDNEY
Feet. Not the most glamorous part of the human body. But as I realized more clearly last year when I was off them, we need our feet to stand, for balance and support, to bear our weight and get ourselves from A to B.
13
Apr
2017
MOST REV ANTHONY FISHER OP ARCHBISHOP OF SYDNEY EASTER MESSAGE 2017
Brexit, impeached presidents in Brazil and South Korea, new presidents in America and the Philippines, an attempted coup in Turkey, civil war in Syria…
13
Apr
2017
HOMILY FOR THE MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER – ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL, SYDNEY
Feet. Not the most glamorous part of the human body. But as I realized more clearly last year when I was off them, we need our feet to stand, for balance and support, to bear our weight and get ourselves from A to B.
10
Apr
2017
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP's message in response to the bombings of two Coptic churches in Egypt
At the beginning of the holiest week in the Church's year, we have been appalled by the bombings of two Coptic Christian churches in Egypt by ISIS, the dozens of deaths and injuries, and the images of blackened and blood-stained sanctuaries.
09
Apr
2017
HOMILY FOR THE MASS OF PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD – St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney
What a sight! Jesus entering Jerusalem and greeted as a king, the crowd casting their cloaks before him and waving victory palms.
04
Apr
2017
SANCTA SOPHIA COLLEGE ANNUAL ARCHBISHOP'S ADDRESS – Sancta Sophia College, Camperdown
Thank you Dr Leach and may the force be with you! I'm grateful to you all for hosting me once again at this annual Archbishop's Mass and Dinner.
04
Apr
2017
HOMILY FOR SANCTA SOPHIA COLLEGE ANNUAL ARCHBISHOP’S MASS – Tuesday of the 5th week of Lent, Sancta Sophia College, Camperdown
It’s a common trope in many films, TV shows, and books, ranging from Star Wars to Kung Fu Panda.
02
Apr
2017
HOMILY FOR MASS OF THE 5TH SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR A – St. Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney
Imagine you’re an outsider, but curious about Christianity. Or that you’ve put your foot in the door, if not yet in the water, and are preparing for baptism at Easter. What questions would be on your mind? What should you experience or be given to read by those accompanying you?
31
Mar
2017
THE STATE OF OUR DEMOCRACY SYDNEY CATHOLIC BUSINESS NETWORK – HYATT REGENCY HOTEL, SYDNEY
Following Brexit, the election of President Trump, and other seismic shifts in politics around the world, commentators are pondering the strength and future of democracy as we know it.
28
Mar
2017
Address to the Select Committee of the Legislative Council of New South Wales on Human Trafficking
commending the Legislative Council for establishing this Select Committee.
28
Mar
2017
Address of the Archbishop of Sydney, Most Rev. Anthony Fisher OP, to the Select Committee of the Legislative Council of New South Wales on Human Trafficking – Parliament House
Good afternoon Chair and Honourable members, and thank you for the invitation to address you today. Might I begin by commending the Legislative Council for establishing this Select Committee.
26
Mar
2017
HOMILY FOR MASS OF THE 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR A + DAY OF THE UNBORN – ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL, SYDNEY
Some years ago I was part of a Channel 4 TV programme in Britain, a panel discussion about the new genetics. I was asked what I thought about prenatal testing.
19
Mar
2017
HOMILY FOR 3RD SUNDAY LENT YEAR A – ST MARY’S CATHDERAL, SYDNEY
When most people hear the word ‘Samaritan’, they think of The Good Samaritan, rather than the not-so-good one of today’s Gospel. At first glance the two are unconnected by anything but nationality.