We’ve all heard the story of the Good Samaritan (Lk 10:25-37) many times before; though we all love it, it’s so familiar we easily switch off when it starts to be read.
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Jul
2016
26
Jun
2016
Homily for the Mass for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C – St Mary’s Cathedral
The 18th-century founder of the Redemptorists and Doctor of the Church, St Alphonsus, is a patron saint of vocations, confessors, moral theologians and the lay apostolate.
23
Jun
2016
It’s Election Time, Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP
With the federal election just around the corner, we all have to decide who to vote for. This is not always an easy decision, but it is a very important responsibility, for Catholics as for others. We all must decide who deserves our vote.
18
Jun
2016
INTRODUCTION TO THE INSTALLATION MASS OF BISHOP VINCENT LONG VAN NGUYEN OFMCONV AS FOURTH BISHOP OF PARRAMATTA
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, It is a joy to be back with you in St Patrick's Cathedral on this historic occasion as Bishop Vincent Long van Nguyen OFMConv is installed as Bishop of Parramatta.
14
Jun
2016
ARCHBISHOP ANTHONY FISHER OP CONDEMNS ORLANDO SHOOTING CALLS FOR PRAYERS FOR VICTIMS
The news of the mass shooting at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida is heartbreaking.
12
Jun
2016
Homily for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney
A former university chaplain tells the story of a young man who had recently returned to the Sacrament of Reconciliation after a long time away and had become something of a Confession evangelist.
10
Jun
2016
ADDRESS AT IFTAR DINNER MARKING THE START OF RAMADAN 2016, ST MARY'S CATHEDRAL HOUSE, SYDNEY
Your Eminence the Grand Mufti of Australia and President of the Council of Imams, Dr Ibrahim Abu Mohammed; Your Highness Shiek Kamal Moselmane of the Supreme Shiite Islamic Council of Australia; Mr Hafez Kassem, President of the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils; and other leaders or representatives of the Muslim community;
03
Jun
2016
Homily for Priestly Ordinations of Joseph Hamilton and Daniele Russo St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney, Solemnity of the Sacred Heart
According to media reports Jesus has returned as promised and is living in Queensland. The IT specialist turned Jehovah’s Witness elder turned Messiah, Alan John Miller, leads the Divine Truth sect.
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May
2016
Homily for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ [Corpus Christi] St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney
With most sacraments once is enough: Baptism, Confirmation and Priestly Orders are once-for-all sacraments; Matrimony is also, for most people.
27
Mar
2016
Homily for Mass for Easter Sunday 27th March, 2016
One of my favourite films of all time is My Big Fat Greek Wedding. the sequel to which came out on Thursday…
