Some important news which is also an important event for the Parish and our school was the Confirmation last Saturday evening 8th September 2018. This was a great follow-up Sacrament to the eight students who made their 1st Holy Communion some four weeks ago. We had Bishop Les here for the Confirmation. He had Confirmation… Read more
I would like to share some words and insights into a very interesting subject. They come from Fr Flor McCarthy SDB in his homily notes for the Eighteenth Sunday of the Year. I found his thoughts quite fascinating. I have experienced examples of what he says but hadn’t made any further connections. His opening sentence… Read more
One of the main reasons why today’s religious and political leaders lack credibility among the people they exercise leadership over is that they do not walk the talk. There is considerable inconsistency in what they have professed and what they practice. Jesus wants us today to be leaders with credibility, leaders who are sensitive and… Read more
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – 9th September 2018
St Bernard’s College in West Essendon celebrate the feast day of St Bernard of Clairvaux on the 20th of August each year. It is a big day: the highlight is the celebration of Mass in the large stadium – 1,500 students and 200 teachers. I was given a special invitation in 2013 to be the… Read more
We are gradually revving up in our response to the Council. Whether in the diocese or in clusters of parishes or individual parishes. Originally we felt that we had been left at the starting post? Other dioceses seemed to have themselves well organised prior to Pentecost the official commencement time of the Plenary. We now… Read more
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – 2nd September 2018
The Book August 2018
Recently we celebrated the feast of our own very own saint in Mary Mackillop. She has been given the saintly title of Mary of the Cross. Although many of us would still call her Mary Mackillop with great respect and affection. We have journeyed with her for many years while waiting and hoping that one… Read more
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time – 26th August 2018 Final (1)
