Author: cathcomms

19 Apr 2019
Jesus Christ’s Passion & Death

Jesus Christ’s Passion & Death

When you make the sign of the cross before a prayer multiple times or in the course of the Mass it is easy to forget all that is behind it. Contemplate the meaning of the Passion on death of Jesus with Mark Hart from Lifeteen. WARNING: The verbal content in this video may be considered […]

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18 Apr 2019
Easter Message 2019

Easter Message 2019

The high points of my day are my Mass, Divine Office and Rosary, when I spend time with Our Lord, opening my heart and mind to Him, listening, asking, thanking, adoring. This relationship with God is, I hope, the foundation of my every word and deed.

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18 Apr 2019
HOMILY FOR THE CHRISM MASS

HOMILY FOR THE CHRISM MASS

On Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janiero stands the famous statue of Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) – probably the most famous statue of Jesus in the world. Christ with His arms outstretched evokes the Creator-Provident God, supreme over the cosmos, holding creation in being and pouring out His blessing upon it.

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18 Apr 2019
The Last Supper

The Last Supper

Reflect upon the meaning of today, Holy Thursday, also known as Maundy Thursday, when we commemorate the day on which Jesus celebrated the Last Supper with His disciples. “In tonight’s Gospel Jesus washed His disciples’ feet and gave them the mandatum to do the same. Those apostles’ feet were, I suspect, tired, gnarled, pongy and […]

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17 Apr 2019
Project Compassion: Nguyet’s Story

Project Compassion: Nguyet’s Story

Living with a disability was challenging for Nguyet. Yet, since featuring in Project Compassion 2017 Nguyet has successfully built her own business, a dream that has become a reality with the support of Caritas Australia. Connected to the world in new ways, Nguyet has become independent, an important member of her community and has great […]

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16 Apr 2019
Vocations Story: Fr Daniele Russo (continued..)

Vocations Story: Fr Daniele Russo (continued..)

Fr Daniele Russo continues his story from wanting to be a business entrepreneur in high school to discovering his purpose in life – the priesthood. REFLECT PRAYERAlmighty and Eternal God,look with mercy on your priests,sharing your Fatherhood in the holy Church. Your son, the Lord Jesus, has made thempriests and victims with himself:day by day, […]

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15 Apr 2019
The Story of the Three Trees

The Story of the Three Trees

Once there were 3 trees that stood upon a mountain top, and dreamed of what they wanted to become… Listen to this beautiful story about our plans vs God’s plan.As told by Xt3 REFLECT1. Was there a time in my life when I was happy about the way thingd were going, only to see later […]

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14 Apr 2019
HOMILY FOR THE MASS OF PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD

HOMILY FOR THE MASS OF PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD

Quite a mood swing. One moment it’s ‘Hosanna, Praise the king’ (Lk 19:28-40), next it’s ‘Crucify him’ (Lk 22:14-23:56). One moment high as a kite, waving palms, singing and dancing, so excitedly the very stones seem to cry out; next it’s down in the dumps, full of anxiety and foreboding, looking for a scapegoat.

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14 Apr 2019
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6th Sunday: The Palms

Palm Sunday is the final Sunday of Lent, the beginning of Holy Week, and commemorates the triumphant arrival of Christ in Jerusalem, days before he was crucified. Palm Sunday is known as such because the faithful will often receive palm fronds which they use to participate in the reenactment of Christ’s arrival in Jerusalem. In […]

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13 Apr 2019
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Broken Bodies and Fragmented Love (Podcast)

In this podcast, Dr Matthew Tan explores the way sin governs not only our actions, but also our hearts. Many of us understand ourselves to be sinners in the sense that we may do sinful things, but there is another way in which sin is operating, when we are not intentionally doing anything wicked. For […]

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