Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all. (Mark 9:35) Today’s gospel reminds us of the centrality of service to Jesus’ identity, and thus the centrality of service to our living the mission of Christ. Sharing in the death and resurrection of Jesus means that we share in the … Continue reading An Opportunity to Serve
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Carmel Bulletin, 4 June 2017 You may have heard the saying: You can please some people all of the time, or everyone some of the time, but you can never please everyone all the time. Imagine, then, trying to consider the needs and desires of a parish community as diverse as ours when it comes … Continue reading Serving Others
Carmel Bulletin, 7 December 2014 When we recently met with Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, we discussed the qualities they bring to their ministry. One of these was humility. The quality is closely linked with service. We must be prepared to put aside our own interests and place ourselves at the service of Christ, with whom … Continue reading Humility
Have you ever wondered who makes sure the holy water fonts at the doors are filled and cleaned? Until recent times, it was one of the many important but often taken-for-granted jobs performed by Pat Le Mottee. Pat passed away on 9 September, and her funeral was celebrated on Tuesday. Pat was very much engaged … Continue reading 20/9/09 – A Model of Humble Service
