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Sr Rosemary Crumlin, a lifelong Sister of Mercy, has been remembered at a Mass in Parramatta for her “innate charm”, deep religious conviction and exceptional knowledge of art history and practice....
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Every now and again, it’s necessary to preach on a distressing topic. This is one of those weeks. In the darkness and shadows, let’s see light of a new dawn on the horizon and find hope in the scriptures....
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In today’s first reading the prophet Jeremiah laments that those who used to be his friends are now the very ones plotting his downfall. Why? Because he had the courage to proclaim the truth....
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In all three readings today, the people in dire straits are offered hope, and hope in abundance....
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Today we celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi – the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Each one of us remembers our first communion....
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I’ve spent the last couple of weeks in Poland. I gave a couple of university lectures and I witnessed the ongoing power and witness of Pope John Paul II whose life embodied the Polish challenge of faith and culture to the power of the state and foreign influences including...
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I’ve spent the last couple of weeks in Poland. I gave a couple of university lectures and I witnessed the ongoing power and witness of Pope John Paul II whose life embodied the Polish challenge of faith and culture to the power of the state and foreign influences including...
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On this feast of the Ascension, we stand, looking into the sky, devastated but hopeful. May the Spirit fill our hearts as we commit to no more war....
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Today’s second reading from the first letter of Peter has us focus on hope. Peter says: ‘Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope......