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Two-Minute Homily by Fr Francis Belcina OSA for the Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 2024, Year B.

Let's pray with Anick de Réland for departed souls of our loved ones, may they have peace in God's loving care.

Stay tuned for Archbishop Mark Coleridge's latest podcast - The Navel of the Earth: Jerusalem in time, theology and imagination. Jerusalem, with its rises and falls over time, presents us with an opportunity to reflect on its story and its history.

Two-Minute Homily by Bishop Tim Norton SVD for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2024, Year B.

Let's pray with Jim O'Brien to ensure the safeguarding of everyone, particularly the elderly within our community.

Transcript “For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” These words of Jesus penetrated the hearts of his apostles and save them from that indignant feeling toward each other. Surely, these same words need to penetrate our senses today to take away any sort of disunity in serving the same vineyard. There are no church organisations or no church ministries out there that has not gone through any tension whatsoever because one or two members are picking up steam. The intentions were good, but the disposition of everyone was not. The issue must remain as a test on our own desires in the name of service. Ask this, Have I really come to serve or be served? Am I here for my ego or for the common good? Friends, let us be reminded today like James and John and the other ten apostles were by Jesus on the choice to be the servant amongst servants. The humility of God in the person of Jesus is written in the letter of St Paul to the Philippians, and I quot

Let’s take a moment to pray for all the brave missionaries who have left their homes to share the Good News in far-off places. One such missionary is Cardinal Giorgio Marengo, who was raised in Italy and, shortly after his ordination, journeyed to Mongolia to help establish the first Catholic presence there. Transcript I remember a few years ago, one of our catechists said that when the Church decided to send missionaries to Mongolia, the Holy Father didn’t send boxes of books, but he decided to send people, men and women. That would be the embodiment of Christ for them. So we are going now to pray for all the missionaries that all together, especially those who will receive the special call to go abroad to go outside of their own countries. We pray for all of them, that we all together, we may be always united with the Lord. And through our poor witness, people may find Christ. Mongolian Төгс хүчит эцэг минь, бид өнөөдөр бүх шашин дэлгэрүүлэгчдийн төлөө залбирч байна. Та тэднийг өөрийн ариун

Transcript A man came to Jesus and asked the question, Good Master, what must I do to inherit eternal life? This person is representative of the majority of people who are searching for happiness and meaning in life, including you and I. What must I do? That is a question that we must ask regularly, to evaluate what we are doing and the goals we are aiming for. This question also helps us look back at ourselves, to realise the mission God wants us to carry out in life. Living in this world, each person has a mission to complete. However, to realise the true mission of life is a difficult matter. There are many people who are struggling and holding many illusions, so for a long time they still have not determined their life mission. What must I do to have eternal life? To answer this question, we need the gift of wisdom. The first reading this weekend shows us the necessity of the gift of wisdom. According to the teachings of the Church, the gift of wisdom is one of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. T

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 the Sisters of St Paul de Chartres as we pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary together. Transcript Hi. My name is Sr. Theresa Maria Dao. We are Sisters of St Paul de Chartres. As religious community, we take our Blessed Mother Mary as our model. Together we say the Rosary on the daily. To say to our Blessed Mother that we love

Transcript In the light of the liturgy this weekend, I would like us to look at the simple meaning of the Kingdom of God in our life, especially in our family and marriage life. In the Gospel itself, Jesus himself spoke about the Kingdom of God about 126 times. Jesus often explained the kingdom of God in many different places, stories and parables. He tried to help his disciples and the Jews understand clearly how the Kingdom of God could be understood and experienced in very concrete situations of life. The Gospel of Mark says, The Kingdom of God is God Himself. The Kingdom of God is love itself. In other words the Kingdom of God is God’s very gift to us, to all humanity. It is through God’s gift that we are allowed to love, and understand, and communicate with God Himself. In the light of the readings today, our question is very simple. “How do we experience the gift of the kingdom of God, in our married and family life? When Jesus was tested by some Pharisees about the issue of separation in the mar

October 4 is the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi, a day dedicated to honouring his life, teachings, and his profound relationship with nature and animals. Come and pray the Canticle of the Creatures with Fr Joe, which Saint Francis wrote to praise God in all that we see. Transcript I am going to say the prayer of Saint Francis, the Canticle of Creation, which Saint Francis wrote to praise God in all that we see. Most High, all powerful, good Lord, Yours are the praises, the glory, the honour, and all blessing. To You alone, Most High, do they belong, and no man is worthy to mention Your name. Be praised, my Lord, through all Your creatures, especially through my lord Brother Sun, who brings the day; and You give light through him. And he is beautiful and radiant in all his splendour! Of You, Most High, he bears the likeness. Praise be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars, in heaven You formed them clear and precious and beautiful. Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Wind, th

Transcript The disciple, John, makes the fundamental mistake. He says, “we saw someone who is not one of us casting out devils, so we stopped them.” John is showing clearly his mentality. He thinks that the mission is about the people following them. The mission of Jesus Christ was not about anyone following them, it’s about following Him. And the mindset of John shows one we see far too much today one of exclusivity and one where the importance is on the one doing the mission, rather than on Jesus himself. We see much division among our Christian brothers and sisters today. Many perhaps believe that other Christian faiths have nothing or very little to offer. And if people are not a part of our church or faith, they really don’t have anything to say. But it’s this very understanding that Jesus challenges in John. Jesus says, “no one who works a miracle I my name is likely to speak ill of me. Anyone who is not against us, is for us.” Particularly as we journey through the Synod, where listening is re

On September 29, we celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of all police officers. This time also coincides with National Police Remembrance Day, where we honour the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their communities. Let’s take a moment to express our gratitude for all serving and retired officers. Please join us in pausing to pray for those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Transcript It is a privilege to serve as one of the Queensland police chaplains. I’m here at St Michael’s parish church at Dorrington. It is fitting to be here because on the feast of Saint Michael’s who is the patron saint of all police, we commemorate National Police Remembrance Day. Today and always we remember and give thanks for those police officers who gave everything, gave their very lives in noble service and protection of their community. We also say thank you for all serving and retired police. Please allow me to pray. Almighty God, whose great

Transcript In today’s Gospel, we hear Jesus foretelling his death and resurrection for the second time in Mark. In the same way that Peter didn’t understand Jesus’ plan, the disciples don’t understand either what Jesus is saying. However, they didn’t ask any questions because they were afraid. Why? Perhaps they didn’t want to be embarrassed or couldn’t acknowledge their limitations. The problem is that, instead of speaking up what they had in their minds, they ended up discussing futile things, arguing about who was the greatest. I wonder what would have happened if they had asked honest questions like, why did you have to die and endure all that suffering? What does it mean to rise again? I wonder what Jesus’ would have answered them. I wonder about the impact that His responses would have made in them. Perhaps they would have understood that our call is to be like Jesus. This means to renounce to ourselves, to follow Him, and to carry our cross. Today, I would like to invite us all to reflect, are

As we approach the Feast Day of Saint Vincent De Paul on September 27, James from Vinnies invites us to reflect on our Christian mission: to listen to the cries of the poor and stand in solidarity with those facing poverty and injustice. We are called to prioritise the needs of the vulnerable, advocating for justice and offering both material and emotional support to restore dignity and hope. Consider how you can make a small act of kindness in your community. May God bless us with compassion, courage, and the strength to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the poor and marginalised, following the example of Saint Vincent de Paul.  Transcript Hi, my name is James Hodge, Director of Mission here at the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland. One of the core elements of our mission as Christians is to listen deeply to the cry of the poor, or in other words, to act in solidarity with people who are experiencing poverty, injustice, or disadvantage. Despite being a prosperous country, Australia f

Transcript ‘But you, who do you say I am?’ This would have to be one of the most powerful questions of the gospels. It echoes down the centuries and is just as relevant today as it ever was. ‘Who do you say I am?’ Our answer to that question is perhaps the most revealing statement of our faith. Our answer no doubt changes over time as we grow in understanding and as we experience the ups and downs of life. But nonetheless, like Saint Peter in the gospel passage we’ve listened to, our answer remains a clear statement of our faith. ‘Who do you say I am?’ Just a good guy who lived 2,000 years ago? A role model? A friend? God made flesh? The Word come down from heaven? Nobody? Everybody? Our saviour? An inspired man of God? The Messiah? Perhaps you’ve never tried to actually answer the question for yourself. It’s a confronting question, ‘Who do you say I am?’ It’s confronting because, as Christian people, we believe that our actions are a reflection of our beliefs and values. It’s confronting because w

Transcript If we try to put ourselves in the place of the man in today’s Gospel, I think we can begin to appreciate his predicament. The man was deaf. To try to imagine what that means, to be cut off entirely from the whole world of sound. In a moment of danger, a human voice could not warn him. In a time of sorrow, a human voice could not console him. The laughter of children, the conversations of friends, the joy of music, these are not a reality for him. As a consequence of his deafness he could not speak plainly, for he could not hear himself. He lived in a world almost completely cut off from the people with whom he lived. We can understand, then, the joy of his enthusiasm when Jesus cured him. What a great day that was for him. Do you think that he ever forgot as long as he lived? Even the bystanders were so impressed that the gospel says, their amazement knew no bounds. It is only natural that we should take for granted our ability to hear and our ability to speak. It is natural, but it is not r

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