In a world hungry for faith-filled leadership, one foundation is answering the call in a bold and unprecedented way. On a memorable evening, Virginia Ryan captured the hearts of guests as she spoke about the inspiration and impact of The Catholic Leadership Foundation – an initiative sponsored by the Daughters of Our Lady of the…
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A Shocking Story – The set up to the parable of the Good Samaritan
Many years ago, I read these words from the late Verna Holyhead sgs. The opening context opened my eyes to power of Jesus the teacher. What we have come to call the parable of the Good Samaritan is told in the context of a meeting between two teachers: the Jewish lawyer and the Jewish Jesus….
The Good Samaritan – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C
Today’s readings present us with the essentials of a quality life. Moses assures his people that doing things God’s way is the secret to a satisfying life of growth and fulfilment. The reading from the letter to the Colossians points to Christ as the model of our way to God, the ultimate Goodness, and the…
Saints Peter and Paul – Year C
The Scripture readings of today’s liturgy focus on the role of Peter and Paul as ‘ministers of the word’ whose calling it was to spread the good news of salvation brought about by the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The readings give us a tiny glimpse of the difficulties these two giants of…
Sydney’s Best Mass?
If we want to evangelise, we need a Mass to which we can invite our friends. 9.00am Sunday Family Mass each week at St Mary’s North Sydney offers that opportunity. In droves! It has music which is led by a combination of adults and children. The sound fills the Church and uplifts everyone’s spirits. There…
Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
They are no more than carefully woven strands of rope – but they are, literally, bridges in the skies. For centuries the Indians of the Peruvian Andes have linked their villages across mountain ridges and river gorges through a series of long rope bridges that are engineering marvels. The bridges were responsible for the remarkable…
The Body and Blood of Christ – Year C
Today’s readings present key texts that highlight the importance of the Eucharistic meal that Jesusestablished as a memorial of the gift of himself. Our communion with Christ present in the Eucharist is food for our spiritual growth and should also serve as the basis of our union with one another. Genesis 14:18-20 The first of…
The annals say…
I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. But when the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth… and he will tell of things to come, and he will glorify me and take of Mine all things and declare it to you. John 16:…
The Spirit will guide you
In this piece of Scripture, Jesus tells his disciples that there are many things he still wants to share with them. He promises the disciples the presence of the Spirit, the Spirit of Truth, which will guide them. This passage is a beautiful reminder of the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. It…
Pentecost Sunday
Today’s readings highlight the reality of the Holy Spirit, not only in the lives of the first disciples of Jesus but in our own lives. The experience of these men and women urges us to listen to the Spirit by paying attention to moments of insight and inspiration that can enrich our spiritual growth Acts…