Archdiocese of Brisbane

This year, Sr Damian Lai from the Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Australia congregation is celebrating her Diamond Jubilee. May her 60 years of devotion inspire us to trust in God’s grace and live out our Catholic mission with love and humility.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Boni Buahendri SVD for the Second Sunday of Easter 2025 (Divine Mercy Sunday), Year C. "In His infinite love for us, God desires nothing more than to forgive our sins and offer us His mercy."

Let's Pray with the Divine Mercy Choir the Our Father in Samoan.

This year, Sr Moira Cheung from the Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Australia congregation is celebrating her Diamond Jubilee. May her 60 years of devotion inspire us to trust in God’s grace and live out our Catholic mission with love and humility.

Listen to Archbishop Mark Coleridge’s Easter message on hope, and be reminded that through Christ’s Resurrection, light triumphs over darkness. Wishing you a blessed and joyful Easter filled with the peace and hope of the Risen Lord. Alleluia!

Celebrate the joy of Easter with us as Michael Mangan leads Year 4-6 students in singing his original song, "Easter Alleluia," proclaiming the glorious truth that our Saviour Jesus Christ is alive! This song of praise calls us to rejoice in the Resurrection, not only on Easter Sunday but throughout the fifty days of the Easter season and beyond. Let us lift our voices together in gratitude for this great gift from God, the victory of life over death and hope over despair. Alleluia! Christ is risen!

Two-Minute Homily by Archbishop Mark Coleridge for Easter Sunday 2025, Year C. "In this Easter moment we say that hope is our life, our life in Christ, and without that hope, there is only the death. So Christ is risen, Hallelujah!"

Sr Teresa Lau's 60 years in religious life exemplify her profound commitment to living out God's call with the Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Australia. Her journey highlights the grace and courage required to say "yes" to God repeatedly, even amidst challenges. This mirrors the scriptural calls of figures like Mary and Peter, who responded wholeheartedly to God's invitation despite feelings of unworthiness. May we remember God's call is always an initiative of love, inviting us to respond with love and self-giving.

As we look ahead and plan our Easter festivities, we invite you to join us to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at one of our many parish Masses. Find an Easter Mass near you to experience the joy of the Easter Triduum: https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/

Do you know how to fold a palm cross? Fr Michael shares a simple yet profound tradition of folding palm leaves into crosses, creating a meaningful keepsake that connects us to Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem to His ultimate sacrifice, serving as a reminder of our faith throughout the liturgical year.   Tip: When using a palm leaf, remember to remove the firm middle stem, as it won't bend into shape. Happy folding! 

Two-Minute Homily by Dcn Andrew O’Brien for Palm Sunday (Passion Sunday) 2025, Year C. "Jesus says so little as He enters His trial and crucifixion. We too need say little but rather be attentive to suffering."

Clearing the Clutter with Dcn Paul: Episode 6 - Dr Maeve Heaney VDMF asks us to reflect on how we can accompany Jesus and those around us this Holy Week.

This month, Pope Francis invites us to pray that technology enhances human relationships, respects dignity, and helps address global crises. Let us join in prayer with Joseph, asking that we use technology and our time wisely to share God's message of love with the world, following Jesus' example. May we balance our use of technology with meaningful human connections, using it to unite and uplift all people. Blessed Carlo Acutis, pray for us. 

Let's Pray with Fr Michael My Van Tran for the ability to open our hearts to Christ this Palm Sunday.

As we enter the fifth week of Lent, we are called to reflect deeply on how we can embody Christ's compassion and love for those in need. In the latest episode of "Clearing the Clutter" with Deacon Paul, we hear from Marlon who emphasises the importance of listening, feeling, and extending empathy to others, mirroring the actions of Jesus. Just as Christ ministered with a calm heart and discernment, we too are invited to pause, contemplate, and be present in the moment, allowing God’s grace to guide our actions.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Tom Elich for the Fifth Sunday of Lent 2025, Year C. "In Lent, we examine our conscience. We encounter the Lord who loves us even while we are doing wrong, who is waiting to forgive and heal, to set a new heart in us."

As we prepare for the canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis on April 27, let us unite in prayer. Matt, the Archdiocese of Brisbane's web developer, invites you to join him in reflection and prayer. Inspired by Carlo's remarkable legacy, who created a website documenting Eucharistic miracles worldwide, may we too harness technology to spread the Gospel, illuminating the digital world with faith and hope. Let us pray that his legacy inspires us to use innovation as a tool for spreading the Gospel and doing God's work in the digital age.

Religious Sister Charles of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Australia is celebrating a remarkable 60 years of her vocation. With heartfelt gratitude, she reflects on God's sacred call that guided her on this path. Inspired by her unwavering dedication, we are reminded of the joy and fulfillment that come from embracing our vocations with humility and love. May Sister Charles's example inspire us to deepen our faith and serve our communities with compassion and grace.  

Sr Damian is celebrating 60 years of faith and service with the Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Australia. Her journey embodies the congregation's mission to serving through education, healthcare, and pastoral care, living out Vatican II's call to universal holiness. We give thanks for her faithful witness and pray her example inspires others to be living witnesses of the Gospel. May Our Lady's intercession guide Sr Damian as she continues to be "all things to all people" in the spirit of St Paul.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Anson Kalathiparambil OSA for the Fourth Sunday of Lent 2025, Year C. "Through this parable, Christ reveals the heart of God, a Father who does not dwell on our failures but instead celebrates our return. He is waiting, not to count our mistakes, but to welcome us back with open arms."