Homilies & Reflections

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Gospel of John 1:1

Prayer & Vision, Abolition of Slavery & Domestic Violence - 4 December 2022
​Reflection for Laudato Si' Action Platform - September 2022
​Domestic Violence Prevention & the First Sunday of Advent - 27 November 2022
​Answers to questions about prayer as we pray for the world - 20 November 2022
​Our Eucharistic foundation for sharing with the needy - 13 November 2022
​New Life - 6 November 2022
​Inspired by the encounter of Jesus & Zaccheus - 30 October 2022
​A Jigsaw of Prayer - 23 October 2022
​Social Justice Reflections: Reflection 4. Catholic Social Teaching 1980 - 1999
​Social Justice Reflections: Reflection 3. Catholic Social Teaching 1969 - 1979
​Pray Constantly - 16 October 2022
Thanksgiving & Eucharist - 9 October 2022
​Social Justice Reflections: Reflection 2. Catholic Social Teaching to 1959
​Sacred Moments to wait on Jesus & to grow in Faith - 2 October 2022
​Social Justice Reflections: Introduction - 22 September 2022
​Social Justice Reflections Today - 18 September 2022
​Safeguarding Sunday by Clare Kennedy - 11 September 2022
Social Justice Sunday - 28 August 2022
Our Deanery in the light of the Plenary & Synod - 21 August 2022
​Inspired to Hope & Love - 14 August 2022
​Our Parish prays as a little flock - 7 August 2022
​Prayer Partners & Prayerful Discernment - 31 July 2022
Prayer: Holding us up like a Column - 24 July 2022
Listening with Mary & Martha - 17 July 2022
The Good Samaritan & The Plenary - 10 July 2022
National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Sunday 2022 - 3 July 2022
The Plenary & First Nations Peoples - 26 June 2022
Plenary, Governance & Formation - 19 June 2022
​The Plenary Council & The Holy Spirit - 12 June 2022
​The Holy Spirit & Changes in the Australian Church in 2022 - 5 June 2022
Ascension & National Reconciliation Week 2022 - 29 May 2022
Pray in Love - 15 May 2022
Jesus & Our Maternal Shepherds - 8 May 2022
Reconciliation needs Truth-Telling, Accompaniment & Ritual - 1 May 2022
Reconciliation, Truth-Telling & Peace - 24 April 2022
Easter Sunday Message - 17 April 2022
Palm Sunday Homily by Pope Francis - 10 April 2022
Help us to respond in Love - 3 April 2022
Praying for peace and the openness to the Word of God - 27 March 2022
Inspired by Saint Joseph, we pray for peace between Ukraine & Russia - 20 March 2022
We are witnesses to God's Love Transfigured in our lives - 13 March 2022
The Utter Depths of Prayer - 6 March 2022
Thanking our neighbour - 20 February 2022
Our mission to be Prophets of God's Word - 6 February 2022
Prophets & the Love of God - 30 January 2022
Blessed Rutilio in Mental Health & Solidarity in Mission - 23 January 2022
Social Justice & the Cross of Jesus: Love, Justice & Hope in times of Discrimination, Persecution & Systemic Evil - Reflection 6 - 21 January 2022
Mary confidently trusts Jesus - 16 January 2022
Sacred Moments of Saint Edith Stein as we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus - 9 January 2022
Sharing The Gifts this year - 2 January 2022
The Holy Family & Our World this Christmas - 26 December 2021
The Christmas Crib & Humility: Some Insights from Pope Francis - 23 December 2021
Sharing the Good News - A Spirituality of Communication - 19 December 2021
Rejoice in God's Love - 12 December 2021
Time to thank God & people in our lives - 5 December 2021
Singing to God in Gratitude & Humility - 21 November 2021
Suffering & Hope, Music & the Word of God - 14 November 2021
Listening with Delight - 7 November 2021
You are not far from the Kingdom of God - Fr Gary - 31 October 2021
What do you want me to do for you? - Fr Gary - 24 October 2021
Anyone who wants to be great among you must be your servant - Fr Gary - 17 October 2021
Jesus looked steadily at him and loved him - Fr Gary - 10 October 2021
Social Justice & the Cross of Jesus: Steadfast in Hope - Reflection 5 - 7 October 2021
Anyone who does not welcome the Kingdom of Heaven like a little child will never enter it - Fr Gary - 3 October 2021
Social Justice & the Cross: Carrying the Cross in Love & Solidarity - Reflection 4 - 30 September 2021
Anyone who is not against us is for us - Fr Gary Walker - 26 September 2021
Social Justice & the Cross of Jesus: Power of the Cross - Reflection 3 - 23 September 2021
If anyone wants to be first, he must make himself last of all - Fr Gary Walker - 19 September 2021
Social Justice & the Cross of Jesus: Liberation of the Cross - Reflection 2 - 16 September 2021
Social Justice & the Cross of Jesus - Reflection 1 - 14 September 2021
You will have to lose your life to save it - Fr Gary Walker - 12 September 2021
Safeguarding Sunday 2021 by Clare Kennedy - 12 September 2021
He makes the deaf hear & the mute speak - Fr Gary Walker - 5 September 2021
Being Genuine in our Active response, in caring for God's World - 29 August 2021
Social Justice Sunday Reflection by Sr. Mary Tinney rsm - 29 August 2021
My Listening to God - 22 August 2021
Mary inspires us to respond to the deadly challenges of COVID & Climate Change - 15 August 2021
Palliative Care first, say No to Euthanasia - Parish Pastoral Council - 15 August 2021
Finding Inspiration from Saint Mary MacKillop during the COVID Pandemic - 8 August 2021
Palliative Care first, say No to Euthanasia - Parish Pastoral Council - 1 August 2021
Our struggle to imitate God's justice, truth & compassion during the pandemic - 1 August 2021
First World Day for Grandparents & the Elderly - 25 July 2021
Palliative Care first, say No to Euthanasia - Parish Pastoral Council - 25 July 2021
Inspired by Saint Mary Magdalene - Feast Day - 22 July 2021
Palliative Care first, say No to Euthanasia - Parish Pastoral Council - 18 July 2021
Time to Love Simply - 18 July 2021
Re-founding the Mission of Jesus today - 11 July 2021
The Prophets in our midst - 4 July 2021
Courage to seek the truth in Australia - 27 June 2021
The Journey by Boat - Symbol of our Church Community - 20 June 2021
Vocations on the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua - Peter Doherty - 13 June 2021
My Prayer Before Jesus - 5 June 2021
National Reconciliation Week 2021 - Kathryn's Reflection - 30 May 2021
And Remember, I am with you Always, to the end of the Age - 30 May 2021
WOW!! An unexpected answer to prayer this Pentecost - 23 May 2021
"WOW!" A Little Girl's Word of Praise in Laudato Si Week 2021 - 23 May 2021
Miracles & the enormous challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic - 16 May 2021
Following God's Invitation in 2021 - 9 May 2021
Are you developing Godly character? Homily by Clint McGoldrick - 2 May 2021
Good Shepherd Sunday on ANZAC Day - 25 April 2021
Five Insights for Christian Disciples as Witnesses - 18 April 2021
Saint Thomas, Saint Mary MacKillop & Blessed Isidoro Ngei Ko Lat - 11 April 2021
Way of the Cross led by Pope Francis - 2 April 2021
A Spiritual Exercise for each of us this Holy Week - 28 March 2021
Connected in Solidarity - 21 March 2021
The Love of God & the plea of the children of Syria for peace - 14 March 2021
The Temple Cleansing & The Red Carpet Reflection of Pope Francis - 7 March 2021
Let us accompany Pope Francis in Iraq this week - 28 February 2021
Formation as Christians - 21 February 2021
Sharing some insights from the Lenten Message of Pope Francis - 17 February 2021
Moved to Reconciliation - 14 February 2021
Archbishop Mark Coleridge - Word of God Sunday - 7 February 2021
Responding immediately as Christians - 31 January 2021
Called as a wounded people to follow God immediately - 24 January 2021
Encountering Jesus ourselves & leading others to Jesus - 17 January 2021
Uplifted by the Feast of The Baptism of The Lord - 10 January 2021
The Gifts of the Magi during the COVID Pandemic - 3 January 2021
Exploring the Intentions of Pope Francis for our world this Christmas Season - 27 December 2020
Mary & Ourselves at Christmas - 20 December 2020
St. John the Baptist, St. Joseph & Our Gratitude to God - 13 December 2020
The Bible prepares us for Christmas - 6 December 2020
Preparing to be Reconciled - 29 November 2020
Come. Let us sing & celebrate with God - 22 November 2020
A Helping Hand - World Day of the Poor - 15 November 2020
We wait on God in prayer & are enlightened by God - 8 November 2020
Launch of LIGHT-A-CANDLE - 1 November 2020
Beloved Church Members - 25 October 2020
To Whom do I Belong? - 18 October 2020
Accompanying Others - 11 October 2020
Feeling the Story - Care for Creation Sunday - 4 October 2020
106th WDMR by: ​​Rev. Joseph G. Healey​, MM Nairobi, Kenya - 27 September, 2020
The Mercy & Generosity of God - 20 September 2020
Child Protection Sunday, 2020 by Clare Kennedy - 13 September 2020
Father's Day & Journeying with Jesus - 6 September 2020
Mental Health in Australia - 30 August 2020
Responding to Jesus in uncertain times - 23 August 2020
Finding much-need space to be with God in our daily lives - 16 August 2020
Learning from Elijah & Peter about how God approaches us - 9 August 2020
Nothing can separate us from the Love of God - 2 August 2020
Celebrate special times, Treasure our Faith, Pray for West Papua - 26 July 2020
Welcoming Clint as Lector - 19 July 2020
The Word of God seeks a home in us - 12 July 2020
Called to pray for Melbourne, Hong Kong & First Peoples of Australia - 5 July 2020
Prophetic, Righteous & Charitable - 28 June 2020
The Courage to Care & speak G0d's Word - 21 June 2020
Blessed by God, we Bless others - 14 June 2020
The Love of God empowering us to overcome Racism & Discrimination - 7 June 2020
The Holy Spirit & Church Community - 31 May 2020
Five questions in Caring for Creation - 24 May 2020
Living in Love with God, Humanity & the Wholeness of Creation - 17 May 2020
Mother's Day - 10 May 2020
Jesus the Good Shepherd & Students from years four, five & six - 3 May 2020
The Road to Emmaus & The Last Supper - 26 April 2020
Saint Thomas and COVID-19 - 19 April 2020
Easter Sunday 2020 - Alleluia - 12 April 2020
The Holy Week Journey during COVID-19 - 5 April 2020
Asking Martha, Mary, Lazarus to help us during COVID-19 - 29 March 2020
The Man Born Blind & our response during the pandemic - 22 March 2020
Mental & Spiritual Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Australia - 15 March 2020
Praying the Transfiguration - 8 March 2020
Our Lenten Journey - Overcoming temptations by Encountering Jesus Deeply - 1 March 2020
Three prayerful exercises for Loving our Neighbour in Lent - 23 February 2020
Fulfilling & Accomplishing Our Mission in life - 16 February 2020
The Spirituality of Christians as Salt & Light - 9 February 2020
The Mission of Elders - 2 February 2020
Jesus is the Light in the stories of our lives - 26 January 2020
Lamb of God & Climate Change - 19 January 2020
The Challenges of Climate Change & Baptism - 12 January 2020
Environment, Bush-fires, Prayer & Solidarity - 5 January 2020
Christmas calls us to be in Solidarity with the Oppressed - 29 December 2019
The Courage to Follow wherever The Holy Spirit Leads - 22 December 2019
Preparing for Christmas this Year - Four Questions - 15 December 2019
What are you doing this Christmas? I'm preparing the way - 8 December 2019
Awake & Open to the Surprises of God this Christmas - 1 December 2019
The Reign of God & A Vision of working together - 24 November 2019
We can be devastated yet we can find Hope & New Life - 17 November 2019
The Gospels on Death & New Life - 10 November 2019
Zaccheus & Ourselves & Those who have died - 2 November 2019
The Communion of Saints - Pope Francis - 1 November 2014
A Open & Humble Response to wherever the Holy Spirit leads us - 27 October 2019
Pray always and do not lose heart - 20 October 2019
The Amazon Synod & Ourselves - 13 October 2019
Responsibility, Healing & Humility in October 2019 - 6 October 2019
Jesus Calls us to be Witnesses in the Digital World - 29 September 2019
Creation: Biodiversity & Spirituality - 22 September 2019
Four Aspects of Love - 15 September 2019
In Love we are called to carry The Cross, Combat Poverty & Care for Creation - 8 September 2019
Having Dinner with Jesus & Others - 1 September 2019
Discerning the way forward through the Narrow Door - 25 August 2019
Called to be Lovers - 18 August 2019
Praying Together as a Little Flock at Mass - 11 August 2019
Discernment & Vulnerability, Fear & Prayer - 4 August 2019
Praying to God in 2019 - 28 July 2019
Inviting Young People to meet Mary & Martha & Pope Francis - 21 July 2019
The Good Samaritan - Loving Our Neighbour & Our Common Home -14 July 2019
Humility this National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Sunday - 7 July 2019
The Current Debate on Defamatory Use of Social Media - 30 June 2019
An Important Week for the future of the Catholic Church in Australia - 23 June 2019
Prayer Together as Community before God - 16 June 2019
A Personal Reflection on God - 16 June 2019
The Holy Spirit & Prayer | Compliance & Love - 9 June 2019
Will this Sacred week between Ascension & Pentecost change us? - 2 June 2019
Do our processes & decisions seem good to The Holy Spirit? - 26 May 2019
​We Pray in Love with Others wherever We are - 19 May 2019
​Jesus the Good Shepherd, the Man born blind & Us - 12 May 2019
​Profess Love, not Hatred - 5 May 2019 
​In Christ to love & to overcome hatred. Alleluia, Alleluia - 28 April 2019
​Death into Life | Easter in Paris | In Vietnam | In Bracken Ridge - 21 April 2019
​Jesus Eagerly Desires your company this Easter - 14 April 2019
Forgiven by Jesus who Advocates for us - 7 April 2019
A Parable of... - 31 March 2019
Cultivating Our Faith - 24 March 2019
Being Transfigured by God's Love as we live our daily Christian lives - 17 March 2019
A Sermon to the Birds - St. Francis of Assisi
Our Journey through the Wilderness - 10 March 2019
Two Eyes, One with a Log in it. Good & Bad Fruit - 3 March 2019
Love, Do Good, Bless, Pray, Be Compassionate - 24 February 2019
​Blessings & Woes - 17 February 2019
​The Gospel & A Responsible Caring for Creation - 10 February 2019
The Gospel & Protecting the Gift of Water - 3 February 2019
​Understanding & Nurturing the Holy & Prophetic in our DNA - 27 January 2019
​Only Jesus can turn the Water of Our Lives into Wine of Grace - 20 January 2019
​Wholistic Love | Baptism of the Lord - 13 January 2019
Seeking a better quality of Life in Jesus - 6 January 2019
The Human Family & The Twelve Days of Christmas - 30 December 2018
The Light of Christ overcoming darkness in the Church & in Society - 23 December 2018
God dances with Us in Joy & Love - 16 December 2018
​Do we have time for God this Christmas? - 9 December 2018
​Preparing for Christmas - 2 December 2018
Making Decisions & the Kingdom of God | Feast of Christ the King - 25 November 2018
World Day of the Poor | Humble Alertness to God & Neighbour - 18 November 2018
Learning from the Poor Widow this Remembrance Day - 11 November 2018
​Loving God & Neighbour - 4 November 2018
​Humble servants learning from Jesus to See & Understand more clearly - 28 October 2018
Inclusive in Prayer - 21 October 2018
Nine insights into our Encounter with Jesus - 14 October 2018
Being Resilient & Being Centred In God - 7 October 2018
Social Justice Sunday | Responding to God's Inclusive Vision - 30 September 2018
​Innocence & Jesus in the Gospel of Luke - Reflection 2 - 6 September 2018
Hearing & Speaking the Language of Love - 10 September 2018
​From the Heart | Child Protection Sunday | Fathers' Day | Creation - 2 September 2018
Church Sexual Abuse, Authority & Spirituality - Reflection 1 - 29 August 2018
Accepting the Gift of Jesus to be Life-Giving to Migrants & Refugees - 26 August 2018
​The Dark Nights Lead us into the Fullness of God's Love - 19 August 2018
​Being Free to Come to Jesus & Share our Sadness - 12 August 2018
​My Seven Responses to Jesus - 5 August 2018
​God's Surprising Responses to our Life Prayers - 29 July 2018
God Opens New Horizons - North East Deanery Youth - 28 July 2018​
Solitude and the Deep Caverns of Feeling Within - 22 July 2018
The Mission of Jesus & Modern Compliance Standards - 15 July 2018
​Acknowledging the Prophetic Call of God around us - 8 July 2018
​Reflection for NAIDOC Sunday by Aunty Cynthia Rowan - 1 July 2018
​Sitting at the Feet of Others - 1 July 2018
Daily Reflections from the Homily of Pope Francis to new Cardinals - 28 June 2018
An Unfolding Spirituality of Life-Giving - 24 June 2018
​​The Wonder and Love of Creation - 17 June 2018
​Daily Quotes from Preparatory Document, Synod of Bishops Amazonia - October 2019
Questions from Our Family in Jesus - 10 June 2018​
​The Richness of the Eucharist - Corpus Christi - 3 June 2018
Trinity Sunday - Disciples of Truth - 27 May 2018
Pentecost Homily Outline by Plenary Council Facilitation Team - 20 May 2018
Ascension of Jesus + Mother's Day - 13 May 2018
Do we recognize the remarkable Hand of God before us? - 6 May 2018
We are all branches on the life-giving Vine of Jesus - 29 April 2018
​Our Good Shepherd - 22 April 2018
Re-Telling the Good News of Jesus Today - 15 April 2018
Thomas Encounters Jesus - 8 April 2018
Jesus is Risen - We leave Our Tombs Behind - 1 April 2018
Continuing on the Easter Journey - 25 March 2018
Encountering Jesus in a Multicultural Parish this Lent - 18 March 2018
Shining the Light of The Holy Spirit onto my Life - 11 March 2018
Love with Trust and with Passion and Energy and Zeal - 4 March 2018 
Changed by God's Transfiguring Love - 25 February 2018
Testing Our Resolve ~ Join in this Friday - 18 February 2018
Full Healing - 11 February 2018
Our Lives as Servants - 4 February 2018
​Jesus Frees me Gently from the Whirlwind - 28 January 2018 
Encountering Jesus Wounded and Dreaming - 21 January 2018
Encountering Jesus, The Lamb of God in Truth and Freedom - 14 January 2018
​Breathing with Both Lungs this Epiphany - 7 December 2018
Seeing the Face of Jesus in the Children these Twelve Days - 31 December 2017
​Reflections - The Pineapple as a Symbol - 25 December 2017
​Preparing for Christmas - 24 December 2017
​John the Baptist Today - 17 December 2017
​Humbly Pointing the Way to Jesus - 10 December 2017
​Launching Our Parish Year of Encountering Jesus in Our Neighbour - 4 December 2017​
​Being on the Outer and A New Church Model - 26 November 2017
World Day of the Poor - 19 November 2017
​Mary and John Reach out to Us from Our Past - 12 November 2017
​What has changed in 175 years? - 5 November 2017
​The Depth of Love - 29 October 2017
​An Early Christian Community Inspires - 22 October 2017
​Shame and Apology - 15 October 2017
​Abuse in Australia and Iraq - 8 October 2017
Creation Sunday - 1 October 2017
​Justice and Mercy Together - 24 September 2017
Challenges, Good News, Forgiveness & Prayer - 17 September 2017
Reconciled in Jesus. Reflecting with Francis on Jesus – 10 September 2017
​Facing up to the Challenge - 3 September 2017
​Jesus asks, But who do you say I am? – 27 August 2017
​God's Silence as An Invitation - 20 August 2017
​Courage, as Church Community, to respond to Jesus who says 'Come' - 13 August 2017
​Transfiguration - 6 August 2017
Listening and Speaking Up - 30 July 2017
​Good and Bad and Hope Within Us - 23 July 2017
​Sowing the Seeds in Lay Ministry - 16 July 2017
​My Yoke is Easy, and My Burden is Light - 9 July 2017
Receive and Welcome - NAIDOC Sunday - 2 July 2017
Jeremiah. Creation. Church. - 25June 2017
Nourished by the Eucharist, The Bread of Love - 18 June 2017
​The Trinity - In Love - 11 June 2017
​Cry for Help - Pentecost - 4 June 2017
Ascension. Authority and Service - 28 May 2017
Being in Love with God - 21 May 2017
​Mother's Day - 14 May 2017
Jesus, The Gate for the Sheep - 7 May 2017
Our Hearts are Burning within us - Road to Emmaus - 30 April 2017
Are We Like Thomas? - 23 April 2017
Easter - 16 April 2017
Holy Week - Continuing on the Journey - 9 April 2017
Jesus Reaching Out to Martha, Mary, Lazarus & Us – 2 April 2017
The Man Born Blind - 26 March 2017
With the Samaritan Woman at the Well - 19 March 2017
Do We Identify with Peter in the Transformation - 12 March 2017
Tempted to be Toxic - 5 March 2017
Church Abuse. Culture. Bible. - 26 February 2017
Love Your Enemy - 19 February 2017
The Kingdom of Heaven and Mission - 12 February 2017
Salt and Light - 5 February 2017
The Beatitudes - 29 January 2017
Imagine, Pray and Commit to Love – 22 January 2017
Lamb of God Humbly Before Us - 15 January 2017
Called Out Into Life – 8 January 2017
The Christmas Manger and Non-Violence - 1 January 2017
God the Humble Lover - 25 December 2016
Presents from God - 18 December 2016
Joy - 11 December 2016
Preparing the Way - 4 December 2016
Messages – Francis, Archbishop Mark & Matthew’s Gospel - 27 November 2016
Kingdom of God - 20 November 2016
Devastated yet Uplifted to God - 13 November 2016
Death and Resurrection - 6 November 2016
Are We Like the Tax Collector - 30 October 2016
Humble Prayer - 23 October 2016
Prayer in Luke's Gospel - 16 October 2016
Thanksgiving - 9 October 2016
Faith the Size of a Mustard Seed - 2 October 2016
Lazarus and the Rich Man Today - 25 September 2016
Justice: Inclusive and Active - 18 September 2016
A Study in Joy - 11 September 2016
Loving God as We Place God First in Our Lives - 4 September 2016
Humility and Hospitality - Migrant and Refugee Sunday - 28 August 2016
My Mobile Phone and God - St. John Fisher College Visit - 26 August 2016
The Narrow Gate - 21 August 2016
Inclusive Love - 14 August 2016
Using Our Greatest Treasure to Make A Difference – 7 August 2016
Trusting God - 31 July 2016
Five Questions on Prayer - 24 July 2016
Justice and Spirituality - 17 July 2016
The Good Samaritan - 10 July 2016
National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Sunday’ – 3 July 2016
Crucified - 19 June 2016
Welcome - With A Large Heart - 12 June 2016
Our Deep Gratitude to Jesus Christ Who Heals those for Whom We Pray’ – 5 June 2016
Ascension and Mothers' Day - 8 May 2016
Homily on the Spirit - 1 May 2016
Celebrating Our Love for God and Neighbour - 24 April 2016
The Good Shepherd 2016 - 17 April 2016
How Do I Succeed After I Have Failed and Let People Down? - 10 April 2016
What Do We Know? – 3 April 2016
Reflection - Holy Week 2016 - 20 March 2016
God's Forgiveness - 13 March 2016
Two Lost Sons Called to Love and Joy - 6 March 2016
Mercy and Creation - 28 February 2016
God Lights Up Our Lives - 21 February 2016
Jesus Shows Us the Way Forward - 14 February 2016
Putting Out into the Deep Water - 7 February 2016
Story of Love and Healing - 31 January 2016
Our Christian Mission - 24 January 2016
Parish Family, Community of Witnesses & Children of God - 17 January 2016
The Baptism of Jesus Christ - 10 January 2016
Christmas Presents: Love and Mercy or Indifference - 3 January 2016
Christmas - 25 December 2015
Call to Joy - 13 December 2015
Deliver Us, O God From Our Bondage - 6 December 2015
Pope Francis Homilies