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 […]
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.
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.
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
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
Lent with Lego
What is Lent? What is Ash Wednesday? What does fasting mean? All these questions answered in 60 seconds with this
HOMILY FOR PROJECT COMPASSION LAUNCH + TUESDAY 8TH WEEK ORDINARY TIME
“What about me?” sang Shannon Noll after coming second in the first Australian Idol series in 2003. Peter asks the same in our Gospel today (Mk 10:28-31).
HOMILY FOR THE 8TH SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME YEAR C
The blind leading the blind. The disciple disregarding the teacher. The hypocrite taking splinters from people’s eyes while there’s a plank in his own. Today Jesus convicts Israel and the Church of these failings (Lk 6:39-45).
HOMILY FOR MASS FOR OPENING OF THE SEMINARY YEAR
What’s different about priests? Strange clothes and even stranger personalities? A super commitment to God and the Church? Being professionally religious? Well, in the face of a radical treat to the priesthood
HOMILY FOR THE ANNUAL ARCHDIOCESAN MULTICULTURAL MASS
“You’re a mongrel dog!” – a friend said to me once, surprised to learn I had ancestors and relatives from all continents. Only in Australia could that be said affectionately!
HOMILY FOR MASS FOR THE 5TH SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME YEAR C
The 18th century Scots philosopher David Hume had some strange ideas. Taking a boldly skeptical approach to almost everything, he doubted that there is a permanent self that continues through time or that there was real cause and effect in the external world.
HOMILY FOR MASS FOR THE FEAST OF ST. JOSEPHINE BAHKITA
The story of the Good Samaritan (Lk 10:25-37) is surely one of the most beloved of all Jesus’ parables. But the risk with stories we’ve all heard before is that we switch off when they are retold.