Homilies 2017
Sunday, 24 December 2017 09:40
Homily: Christmas Mass during the night 2017
"The Christmas story is more than just a fascinating fairy-tale: a wonderful story of simplicity set in the bleak and austere beauty of a cold…
Sunday, 17 December 2017 09:30
Homily: Centenary of St Mary Help of Christians’ church; Heathcote
"The Centenary of a Parish Church is a great occasion for any community. Today we celebrate one hundred years of St Mary’s Church, Heathcote which…
Thursday, 23 November 2017 09:24
Homily: Knights of the Southern Cross: Mass for Deceased Members
"The word kindergarten which I think we all know, literally means "garden for the children", is a preschool educational approach, traditionally based on playing, singing,…
Thursday, 15 June 2017 09:38
Homily: Blessing of Assisi Kindergarten Strathfieldsaye
"The word kindergarten which I think we all know, literally means "garden for the children", is a preschool educational approach, traditionally based on playing, singing,…
Tuesday, 30 May 2017 13:52
Homily: Housekeepers and Secretaries Day 2017
"Thank you all for coming together here in Mooroopna, to celebrate this Holy Mass and to renew your dedication to your work in the roles…
Wednesday, 17 May 2017 09:27
Homily: CWL - Annual Conference Mass
"Contained in the Acts of the Apostles, is much for us to learn from the experience of the early Church. There is certainly a need…
Friday, 14 April 2017 15:52
Homily: Easter Vigil
"... On this night we no longer hold up the figure of suffering and death, but we raise the enduring light of the Easter candle.…
Thursday, 13 April 2017 15:46
Homily: Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday
"... Today we stand before our crucified Lord, contemplating his death on the cross for each one of us, for us all. His death is…
Wednesday, 12 April 2017 15:43
Homily: Mass of the Lord's Supper
"... Here, Jesus, in this simple gesture, spells that out. Sheer selfishness does not pay and does not satisfy. The pathway of fulfilment is the…
Monday, 10 April 2017 15:40
Homily: Chrism Mass
"... At this Mass of Chrism, we seek renewal and refreshment in our life of faith. In blessing these oils, we ask God to refresh…
Saturday, 08 April 2017 15:36
Homily: Palm Sunday
"... It is a moving experience each year on Palm Sunday as we go to the mountain with Jesus, towards the temple, accompanying him on…
Thursday, 23 March 2017 11:05
Homily: Blessing and Opening of the Community Centre at Marist College
"... Some may take a while to see the value of learning and growing, but the Marist mantra explains ‘Learning can happen anywhere, anytime’. The…
