Archdiocese of Brisbane

Two-Minute Homily by Dcn Gary Stone for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025, Year C. "May we be aware, that we have been anointed, to bring good news to the afflicted, and be good news, in all that we say and do." Deacon Gary Stone was awarded a medal of the Order of Australia in 2019 for his services to the poor in Timor Leste, and for care for wounded, ill and injured war veterans.

Catholic schools, like St John Fisher College, embody Christ's message through compassionate service and transformative education. Rooted in Catherine McAuley's mercy in action approach, St John Fisher College strives to be beacons of hope and wisdom. As the new academic year begins, we join Julie and Emily in prayer, asking that these schools nurture young minds to encounter the living Christ, fostering courage, understanding, and deep faith. May our Catholic learning communities inspire students to become missionary disciples, transforming the world through love and grace. ✨

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Bob Harwood for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025, Year C. "Our place in Mary and Jesus’ family, gives us trust and insight into a divine human who is not out to impress us with tricks, but to be the very presence of God in our midst."

Let us embark on a Lectio Divina, guided by Fr Anthony Mellor, reflecting on Luke 4:16-22 (RNJB). This ancient practice of praying with Scripture allows us to let the Word of God seep into our heart and speak to us afresh and anew. As we pray, may His gracious words transform our hearts. 

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Frank Jones for the Baptism of the Lord 2025, Year C. "The Lord is a God of love and sensitivity. This is what the power of baptism does for all of us, it deepens our relationship, Coram Deo, with God the Father, the relationship of deep tenderness and love."

Let's Pray with the Sisters of Mary Morning Star The Angelus (In Latin).

This January, Pope Francis has asked us to pray for the right to an education. We invite you to join Protais Muhirwa, Founding Director of ARMIA, in prayer.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Neil Muir for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord 2025, Year C. "As we celebrate this great Feast, may we become more and more a part of the revelation of who God is for all people."

Let's Pray with St Stephen’s Cathedral Schola, directed by Christopher Trikilis a song of praise. Cantate Domino – Giuseppe Ottavio Pitoni (1657-1743) Psalm 149 Cantate Domino, canticum novum, laus ejus in Ecclesia Sanctorum. Laetetur Israel in ejo, qui fecit eum, et filii Sion exultent in rege suo. O sing unto the Lord a new song: let the congregation of saints praise him. Let Israel rejoice in him: and let the children of Sion be joyful in their King.

It’s a wrap for our two-minute homilies and reflections for the year! We are thankful for each and every person who has contributed to the series, for sharing their wisdom and for generously giving their time. Now, in the spirit of happiness and welcoming the New Year enjoy a little sneak peek behind the scenes… and remember that nobody’s perfect.

Two-Minute Homily by Rev Dr David Pascoe for the Feast of the Holy Family 2024. "It is with the forgiveness, compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness patience and love between us in all our relationships that the holiness of God shines out!"

Let’s Pray with the Grogan Family a prayer for the Feast of the Holy Family

Join Seth Perry in this Advent reflection on the theme of love.

Let’s Pray withV ery Rev Peter Dillon, Vicar General a Christmas prayer of love and adoration of Christ. The prayer that Very Rev Peter Dillon says in this is ‘Light of the World’ from the book 'At The Name of Jesus' by Michael O’Neill McGrath and Richard N Fragomeni.

As we look ahead and plan our Christmas festivities, we invite you to join us to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at one of our many parish Masses. Listen to The Cathedral Schola, Red Hill Choir, Divine Mercy Choir and Filipino Choir sing the Christmas favourite 'O Come, All Ye Faithful'. You can find a Mass near you on our website here: https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/parishes-and-mass-times/search-for-mass-times/ ✨⛪️

Archbishop Mark Coleridge's Christmas Message 2024 "Christmas isn’t just about the birth of the Child who is God-with-us. It’s certainly about that, but it’s also about the human response to the birth of the Child. May his peace be with you on your journey. Happy Christmas to you all."

Centacare clients joyfully celebrate Christmas with their loved ones, embracing cherished traditions that honour this season. Each family has unique ways to observe this holy season, whether through long-held customs or new practices being created. What special traditions do you and your loved ones uphold to celebrate Christ's birth?

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Emmanuel Ayankudy for the Third Sunday of Advent 2024, Year C. "Today the question for us to ponder is, how can I bring joy and hope, healing and reconciliation to wounded hearts and lives?"

The Holy Rosary is one of the most cherished prayers in the Catholic Church, with many great popes, saints, and Christian leaders urging us to embrace it. In her apparitions, Our Lady frequently calls us to pray the Rosary daily, seeking peace for the world and an end to conflict. As we pray the Rosary, we meditate on the public life of Jesus and Mary through Scripture. The Rosary encompasses twenty Mysteries, divided into the five Joyful Mysteries (prayed on Mondays and Saturdays), five Luminous Mysteries (prayed on Thursdays), five Sorrowful Mysteries (prayed on Tuesdays and Fridays), and five Glorious Mysteries (prayed on Wednesdays and Sundays). We invite you to join Gabriel, Sang and Kalepo from Holy Spirit Seminary as we pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary together.

Join Archbishop Mark Coleridge for Episode 6, the final episode of "The Navel of the Earth: Jerusalem in Time, Theology, and Imagination."