HOMILY FOR 3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER + CENTENARY OF ST. PATRICK’S BONDI – ST PATRICK’S CHURCH, BONDI
People have reflected upon the meaning of friendship ever since the Book of Genesis described the first one – between Adam and Eve.
HOMILY FOR ANZAC DAY VIGIL MASS – ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL, SYDNEY
‘Total war.’ Even today it has an ominous ring. The phrase was coined by the German General Erich Ludendorff to describe what happened in the First World War.
HOMILY FOR 2ND SUNDAY EASTERTIDE (DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY) YEAR A – ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL, SYDNEY
Poor St Thomas. He gets a bad rap, even from his brother-apostle John in our Gospel today (Jn 20:19-31). He’s been dubbed ‘Doubting Thomas’ ever since, pilloried for his lack of faith, his failure to accept the testimony of his friends.
Homily for Mass for Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord – St Mary’s Cathedral Sydney
The picture of Abdul Hamid Youssef, cradling his dead twins, Ahmed and Aiya, broke the heart of our world last week. Abdul lost 22 relatives, including his wife Dalal al-Saha and two nine-month-old children, during a chemical weapon attack by the Syrian government on its own people.
Homily for the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of the Resurrection of the Lord St Mary’s Cathedral Sydney
The picture of Abdul Hamid Youssef, cradling his dead twins, Ahmed and Aiya, broke the heart of our world last week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.