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Homily – Corpus Christi

The Solemnity of Corpus Christi traces its origins back to the Middle Ages. Unknown to many, the church owes this special liturgical day to a woman named St Juliana of…
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A Journey of Faith and Welcome

Over the past six months, I have had the privilege of accompanying the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) group as Katarina Steele, Fr Frank O’Loughlin and Fr Sang…
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From the Parish House

In his message marking the 60th Anniversary of the World Day of Social Communications on 17 May, Pope Leo chose the theme of Preserving Human Voices and Faces. He encourages…
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Ann Rennie Reflects

The Heart of Jesus is a heart of flesh, and not of stone. He loves each of us as if there were none other for Him to love.  St. John…
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A Tour through the Mass!

Doing What Jesus Did – The Eucharist   The shape of the Liturgy of the Eucharist is given to it by the actions which Jesus did at the Last Supper.…
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Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical

Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (2026), reflects on how humanity can safeguard its God-given dignity in an age shaped by artificial intelligence, arguing that technology is not inherently…
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A Tour through the Mass!

The Liturgy of the Word and the Eucharist   As we are all aware, there are two major parts to the Mass: the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy…
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Homily – The Most Holy Trinity (A)

The image of Moses “standing with God” on Mount Sinai expresses an important message about God, who always makes himself available to humanity throughout salvation history despite human misbehaviour and…
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Sacramental Life

The sacraments are at the heart of who we are as a Catholic community.  They mark the milestones of our journey in faith, drawing us deeper into the life of…
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Homily – Pentecost Sunday (A)

The church originated from Jesus’ crucifixion when blood and water poured out from the side of Christ.  Standing at the foot of the cross were Mary, his mother, and the…
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