While there is an obvious degree of commonality between the Gospels we hear in Ordinary Time each year, each also has its own unique characteristics that offer us a deeper insight into the person of Jesus and his teaching. You may have heard the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke referred to as “synoptic” gospels, … Continue reading How is it that the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke have so much in common?
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The Gospel readings of the Sundays in Ordinary Time invite us to walk with Jesus as he lives out his mission, from his baptism to his final journey towards Jerusalem and his passion, death and resurrection. The Gospel readings, therefore, are arranged each week in what we call a semi-continuous fashion. Apart from some excerpts … Continue reading Walking With Jesus in the Scriptures
We recently began the season of Ordinary Time, listening to the accounts of Jesus’ public ministry for a new year from the Gospel of Matthew. Sometimes we might hear people refer to the “Year of Matthew” or “Year A”, which began in Advent last November. What, though, is the meaning behind these titles? One concern … Continue reading Year A? I thought it was 2026
Our parish, together with the Diocese of Parramatta and the Carmelite Friars, are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults in our care and ensuring that they feel and are safe. It is an expectation, and moral imperative, that all parishioners engaged in voluntary roles - including liturgical ministry - complete and maintain … Continue reading Ensuring a Safe, Hope-Filled and Welcoming Church as Liturgical Ministers
This weekend, our parish celebration of the Liturgy of the Word for Children commences at 10:00 am Mass. It allows children to gather and celebrate in a way that is adapted to meet their needs and level of understanding. It seeks to encourage the children’s full, conscious and active participation in the Mass and complement … Continue reading How does the Liturgy of the Word for Children fit within the Mass?
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