Archdiocese of Brisbane

Two-Minute Homily by Fr John Sullivan OSA for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025, Year C. "Jesus doesn’t ask us to rank our love for others. Christian love should be open to all without exception."

The Mary Immaculate Parish choir sings the Salve Regina, also known as the Hail Holy Queen, a cherished Marian hymn composed in Latin during the Middle Ages and originally sung as a processional chant. This sacred prayer is one of the four traditional Marian antiphons, each linked to particular seasons of the Church’s liturgical calendar, and is especially revered during Ordinary Time as a profound expression of devotion to Mary. Join The Brisbane Oratory in Formation choir in lifting this hymn in prayer, asking the Blessed Virgin Mary to intercede for us and draw us closer to her Son.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Michael My Van Tran for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025, Year C. "Peace is not something negative, something that is the absence of war or hatred. It requires openness, brotherhood, sisterhood, tolerance, goodwill and the desire for reconciliation."

On July 3 the church honours the feast of St Thomas the Apostle, the patron saint of India. Fr Anson leads us in a beautiful prayer of intercession, spoken in his native language Malayalam (മലയാളം). This is the language of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry. Let us join together in faith, seeking St Thomas’ powerful guidance and protection. The English translation can be found below. Introduction Today, the universal Catholic Church is joyfully celebrating the feast of Saint Thomas the Apostle. For the Church in India, this is a day of great festivity, because Saint Thomas is especially honoured as the Apostle of India. Even though we are now far from India, we are still children of India. Therefore, on this feast day of Saint Thomas the Apostle of India, let us come together and pray — for ourselves and for all people — seeking the intercession of Saint Thomas. I invite you to join with me in saying this prayer. Prayer O God, who blessed us by giving us Saint Thomas the Apostle as

We continue to unite our prayers with the intentions of the Holy Father entrusted to us this year. This month, we are blessed to be joined by Noah from the UQ Newman Catholic Society. Together, let us pray for the gift of wisdom as we discern the path that God has laid before us. May the Holy Spirit guide us to recognise and choose the way that will lead us to true life, and grant us the courage to turn away from all that draws us away from Christ and the Gospel. Let us lift our hearts in prayer.

Over 5,000 Catholics processed through the streets of Brisbane in the Corpus Christi celebration, honouring Jesus truly present in the Eucharist. This year’s procession was especially meaningful, as Archbishop Mark Coleridge led the celebration for the final time. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who organised and participated in this beautiful witness of faith and devotion to our Eucharistic Lord.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Josh Whitehead for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul 2025, Year C. "Is my faith mostly built on what I believe, what I profess, or what I do, or is it characterised more by my joyful response to what God has done and is doing in and through me?"

Today, we joyfully celebrate the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. This feast is especially meaningful in Queensland, as it marks the ordination anniversaries of many of our beloved priests. We invite you to join us in prayer with Fr Neil, giving heartfelt thanks for the gift of the priesthood and for all those priests commemorating their anniversaries today. Through the intercession of Saints Peter and Paul, may our shepherds be strengthened in their ministry, and may many more men be inspired to respond generously to God’s call to serve His Church. Saints Peter and Paul, pray for us!

We look ahead with joy to the installation of Archbishop-elect Shane Mackinlay as the new shepherd of the Archdiocese of Brisbane this September. Reflecting on his transition from Sandhurst, he honours the inspiring legacy of Apostolic Administrator Archbishop Mark Coleridge and looks forward to learning, leading, and fostering strong bonds across our community. Let us keep him in our prayers as he prepares to embrace this new chapter.

Archbishop-elect Shane Mackinlay, appointed by Pope Leo XIV as the new Archbishop of Brisbane, offers a heartfelt message to the faithful of Brisbane. Let us unite in prayer for our new shepherd, and with joyful hearts, we look forward to welcoming him and journeying together in faith. 

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Joseph Vu for the Feast of Corpus Christi 2025 (The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ), Year C. "On this special feast day, let us not forget to walk together in faith, to lift our voices in praise, and to joyfully proclaim our faith to the world."

On the Feast of St Anthony, the Cathedral of St Stephen overflowed with joy as hundreds gathered to witness the ordination of two extraordinary men, Sean and Sang, to the Catholic priesthood. Surrounded by loved ones, the Church rejoiced as these men dedicated themselves to serving God and His people in a unique and sacred way. Archbishop Mark Coleridge expressed hope that, by following St Anthony’s example of Christ-like love and service, Fr Sean Woods and Fr Sang will be great gifts to the Church and the world, bringing glory to God. Let us congratulate our new priests and keep them in our prayers as they begin their ministry, sent forth by the Lord to shepherd His Church with faith, humility, and love.

The Cathedral of St Stephen Schola returns with Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina’s “Super Flumina Babylonis,” a sublime setting of Psalm 137 that echoes the sorrow and longing of God’s people in exile, yearning for Jerusalem. This sacred motet invites us to enter into prayerful reflection on our own longing for God and our true home with Him. Listen and pray with this beautiful rendition, allowing your heart to be lifted in faith and hope. Chapters (00:00:00) - Sam. J ram ra sa

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Gerard Lai for the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity 2025, Year C. "May God lead us not only to know the truth, but to live it deep in our hearts. The truth that God is a relationship of love."

June 15 marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day—a time to reflect on the dignity and worth of every person, especially our elders. Like family violence, elder abuse is a grave injustice, rooted in the misuse of power and control. Sadly, older people may experience abuse in their own homes or relationships. Many suffer in silence, unable or unwilling to share their concerns. As Catholics, we are called to stand with the vulnerable. We invite you to join us in prayer with James for the elderly, that they may be protected from harm, neglect, and exploitation. May God grant them the justice, compassion, and dignity they so deeply deserve.

Franciscan Friar Fr Casey Cole, founder of  @BreakingInTheHabit , recently spoke at Reclaim in Brisbane during his visit to Australia. In this talk and Q&A, Fr Casey shares thoughtful reflections on living the Beatitudes and what it truly means to be blessed today, rooted in our Catholic faith. Chapters (00:00:07) - The Beatitudes: Reclaiming(00:04:17) - Discipline and Dependence on God(00:10:07) - The Real Story Of Love And Loss(00:16:11) - The heartbreak of the wolf(00:22:35) - A Hunger and thirst for righteousness(00:27:16) - Saved by suffering(00:30:52) - Test of the Spirits(00:32:40) - Social media and the call to the Friars(00:34:29) - Wonders of the World: Growing in Faith(00:36:11) - Forgive and Forget(00:38:36) - How to evangelize better in the world(00:42:16) - How to Deal with Stress

As Deacons Sean and Sang prepare to be ordained to the priesthood on June 13, they share in this video the heartfelt journeys that have brought them to this sacred moment. Through stories of childhood faith, family support, and the challenges and joys of seminary life, they reflect on how God has gently guided them—sometimes in unexpected ways—toward a life of service. As you listen to their journeys of discernment, we invite you to pray that the Holy Spirit will fill them with courage, compassion, and zeal as they look to begin their lifelong ministry. May Deacons Sean and Sang’s witness inspire each of us to be open to God’s call in our own lives, and to trust that—even when the path is uncertain—God’s grace is always at work, drawing us closer to Him and to one another. Please join Sean Woods and Sang Duc Bui at their Ordination to the Priesthood on Friday 13 June at 7pm at the Cathedral of St Stephen or tune in online here: https://www.youtube.com/@ArchdioceseofBrisbane

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Neil Muir for Pentecost Sunday 2025, Year C. "We pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love."

God speaks to us in many ways, and on this Pentecost, we remember Christ’s promise that the Holy Spirit will teach us all things. As the Church celebrates the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, let us give thanks for this precious gift and open our hearts to God’s loving presence. Together, as we listen to Emmanuel Worship’s song “Holy Spirit Come,” let us prayerfully invite the Spirit into our lives and lift our voices in praise and gratitude to our loving God.

We continue to unite our prayers with the intentions of the Holy Father entrusted to us this year. This month, we are blessed to be joined by Eric as we offer our prayers especially for Pope Leo XIV, asking that he may shepherd the Church with a heart full of compassion. We entrust this intention to the loving intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Augustine, his spiritual guide, confident that they will present our prayers before the throne of God.