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Homily at the Easter Vigil
A large stone was rolled across the entrance of the new rock-hewn tomb where Jesus was laid. It was the custom to seal a tomb of this kind, not only...
Read MoreHomily on Good Friday
In his letters, the Apostle Paul speaks of the two Adams - the first Adam of the beginning and the second Adam, Jesus, of the new beginning, the man of...
Read MoreHomily for the Mass of the Lord's Supper
In the story we tell tonight and through these Easter days, there's a lot of movement up and down, especially by Jesus. He goes up to Jerusalem for the Passover;...
Read MoreHomily at the Chrism Mass
The Cathedral of St Stephen This evening we are drawn deep into the mystic triad of the Mediterranean world - the grain, the grape and the olive. The grain and...
Read MoreLanguage Is No Barrier When It Comes To Faith
"Synodality is one of these things where if we actually want to hear one another we have to go to one another's places and sit down and listen" challenges Synod24...
Read MoreAustralia Day Message
Australia Day is marked in different ways by the different peoples who form the rich tapestry of this nation lying beneath the Southern Cross. For some it is a moment...
Read MoreMaking a lasting impact through Icons at Holy Spirit Seminary
For those who haven't visited Holy Spirit Seminary, the Oratory is the sacred place where the community begins most days with Morning Prayer, Meditation, and Mass. It is also a......
Read MoreAs much as our priests look forward to retirement, it is hard for them to do: Father Wrex's new beginning
What's the first thing you do when you get home after a day out? For Father Frank Jones, Chair of The Priests Foundation, it's sitting down with Gita, his trusty......
Read MoreBravery and resilience: Andrew's commitment to achieving his dreams
Can you define resilience? Who has it and where does it come from? Andrew's* teacher describes him as 'resilient.' And it really is no wonder. Andrew's dad was his source......
Read MoreDocument helps those accompanying Catholics considering euthanasia
Australia's Catholic bishops have released a new document to guide priests, chaplains and pastoral workers who are asked to provide pastoral support to Catholics who are considering euthanasia. The publication...
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