Author: Caritas

View in browser Website Events News The Lord always sees our struggle Reflection ­I love that image of a duck on the water; passing through with seeming tranquillity while webbed feet are kicking frantically beneath: grace above, struggle below.  There are many storms we will face in our lives and sometimes from the outside people…

View in browser Website Events News Open our eyes and our hearts so that every encounter with those in need becomes an encounter with Jesus, your Son and our Lord ­Father’s Day, Day for Life, Refugee Week  As we celebrate Father’s Day this Sunday, we pray for all those who have chosen the vocation of the father…

View in browser Website Events News For all priests and deacons who quietly witness to Christ every day. Sacred Heart of Jesus enfold them.  Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Each priest seeks in his ministry, a dollop of common sense, a modicum of humility, a thick skin, a desire not to please…

View in browser Website Events News Celebrating the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Reflection: Corpus Christi­ ­During the Eucharistic Prayer we ask that God bless the fruit of the earth and the work of human hands through grain and grape. Preparing for a Mass as part of Mission Brazil with…

View in browser Website Events News Holy Trinity: The cross is visible in more places than we realise ­Reflection: Holy Trinity, Sunday 26 May ­I wonder who taught you to make the sign of the cross. Have you taught others to make that powerful sign? Anyone who has been involved in schools will know the…

View in browser Website Events News Pentecost Send forth your Spirit, O Lord, and Renew the Face of the Earth­ ­The feast of Pentecost, which we celebrate this weekend, is not to be minimalised!   The Spirit is active in each of our hearts, and throughout the Church, whether it be in family prayers, in…

View in browser Website Events News World Communications Day Reflection on World Communications Day At this time in history, which risks becoming rich in technology and poor in humanity, our reflections must begin with the human heart.  These words are drawn from Pope Francis’ annual message for World Communications Day – which is this Sunday,…

View in browser Website Events News Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church. Thanksgiving Mass for Marriage­ ­This Saturday 4 May the Archdiocese will be celebrating the gift of Marriage at the annual Thanksgiving Mass for Marriage, and couples will be invited to renew their commitment to one another. It is always encouraging to…