In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. It’s the simplest and most common prayer of the Christian Church. It is usually accompanied by an action – the sign of the cross. Yet the implications of this prayer are quite profound. Think about it – we pray that … Continue reading 3/6/07 – The Sign of the Cross
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This week, our parish begins the process of calling forth new liturgical ministers for another year. Make sure you take a copy of the booklet Serving God’s People with you today. Often when we start talking about ministry, people start thinking “I can’t do that.” Inside the booklet you’ll find a number of ministries and … Continue reading 27/5/07 – Serving God’s People
This week we celebrate the Confirmation of more than forty of our young parishioners. As we near the end of the Easter season, we complete it as we began at the Easter Vigil, with our parish reveling in the joy of sacramental initiation. I’d like to share with you today some of what I … Continue reading 20/5/07 – The Easter Season: A Time for Initiation
The Easter Vigil is considered to be the Church’s night of nights. It is the night when we celebrate Jesus’ Passover. Not the angel of death’s passing over the homes of the Israelites in the early covenant, but Jesus’ passing over from death to new life in the new and everlasting covenant. It certainly was … Continue reading 6/5/07 – Remembering the Easter Vigil
This is the wood of the cross on which hung the Saviour of the world. Come, let us worship. These words, which Fr. Paul and the assembly chanted as the cross was brought into the church, are central to our celebration of Good Friday. The cross is our focus on Good Friday. It is … Continue reading 29/4/07 – Remembering Good Friday
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