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This evening, we gather in Easter joy to give thanks and to pray for our brother Luke, one of the three seminarians from our Holy Spirit, who after an 8-year-long process of study, discernment and formation are to be ordained to the order of deacons....
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Right throughout the Easter season, we use these words of the psalmist to give thanks and praise God for the supreme gift of his Son's resurrection. Easter means God has triumphed over the forces of darkness and evil....
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At Easter 175 years ago, the Jesuits took up residence on a property they named Sevenhill in the Clare Valley of South Australia. The name was a reference to the Seven Hills of Rome....
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The resurrection of Jesus from the dead has ushered in the dawn of a new era. The paschal rhythm shows us that suffering through love is the path towards the fullness of life. Facing fear, darkness and death itself is not the end but the beginning of the fullness...
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Tonight, with Christians around the world, we celebrate the joy of Christ's resurrection. We hold the lighted candle that is a symbol of God's victory over darkness. We sing Alleluia which is the song of praise for the wonder of the one who is the epitome of what we...
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Young people, students, teachers, families, clergy and religious walked over 23kms from 10pm on Friday evening in Blacktown, arriving in Parramatta at 7am, reflecting on Christ’s sacrifice on Good Friday and celebrating the joy in His Resurrection. At every stop, the pilgrims heard testimonies from young people who have...
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There is no shortage of evil and wickedness in our world at this time. And it’s impacting even on us who inhabit an island nation continent. If only we could get rid of it. We know we won’t, but we know we have the capacity to extinguish the evil and wickedness in...
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For this was the hour of glory that Jesus had spoken about; this was the climax to the life of a humble Messiah who rode on a donkey, mingled with the social outcasts and washed the feet of others. He was not a conqueror through domination and violence but...
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Maundy refers to the Latin word Mandatum which in turn originates from the words of our Lord: “A new commandment I give you. Love one another as I have loved you”....