Prayer is our Sanctuary Prayer opens the door through which you enter a sanctuary of strength and safety, protection, and renewal. Times of prayer, of conscious contact with God, provide you with sustenance and renewed vigour so that when you are ready you can face the world again – uplifted, refreshed and empowered. Prayer is a fundamental [...]
St Agnes' Catholic Parish Retreat Drawing comfort and strength from the Psalms: Presented by Fr Elio Capra When: Friday 21 May 2021 Where: Francis Retreat 2 Thomson Place Bonny Hills Time: 8.45am Check-in 9.00am -2pm Morning Tea & Lunch provided Register for the event here
30 years on St Francis of Assisi Chapel is still ‘an oasis of peace’ St Francis of Assisi Chapel in Lochinvar Place celebrated its 30th Anniversary on 5 May. This beautiful chapel is now part of the fabric of our parish. The story below recalls a little of the day it was dedicated and how it came [...]
What is an apostle? Apostles were those entrusted by Jesus to help build the church and spread the message of His teachings. The word apostle comes from the Greek word, ‘apostello’, meaning a messenger or one sent on a mission. While we all are called to spread the Good News, not everyone is given the gift of apostleship [...]
Ember Days: what are they? How are they connected to sustainability? The Catholic Church celebrated Autumn Ember Day on Friday 5 March (2021). The word ‘ember’ in this context does not mean a glowing or smouldering piece of coal or wood but a ‘recurring period’. In Australia we celebrate both Autumn and Spring Ember Days. While the [...]
Women in the bible – A reflection on one unnamed When you google ‘Women in the Bible’ it comes up with the names of women we seem to know well… from the Old Testament, names like Sarah, Miriam, Ruth and Esther (among others); and from the New Testament, the three Mary’s (the mother of Jesus, from Bethany, [...]
Ever wanted to know how the dates for Easter are set? Along with a little information about the Gregorian Calendar, Tony Worner provides a brief explanation about how the dates of Easter are set each year: The current secular calendar or Gregorian calendar is a ‘solar calendar’ used in most of the world today. It was introduced [...]
World Day of prayer for the Sick and Lent A reflection by Sr Anne Hannigan RSM A question we may ask is ‘Why are we here?’. There may be many answers but one, I am sure of, is to be the body of Christ in the world. So often we hear that our mission is to fulfil [...]
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