Gospel Reflection Tuesday (26 January) AUSTRALIA DAY
Prior to reading the Gospel today, Fr Paul explains that the church in Australia celebrates Australia Day as a day of prayer. [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday (25 January) 3rd Week Ordinary Time: FROM SAUL TO PAUL
A conversion story Today we celebrate the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul as our own Fr Paul reads the Gospel [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday (23 January) 2nd Week Ordinary Time: OUR CRAZY BROTHER
Today’s Gospel from Mark (3: 20-21), Fr Paul says is very short, just two verses. It tells of the reaction of Jesus’s [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday (22 January) 2nd Week Ordinary Time: JESUS APPOINTS THE TWELVE
Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel, again, from Mark (3: 13-19) in which Jesus appoints the twelve who were to be his companions [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday (21 January) 2nd Week Ordinary Time: FEAST OF ST AGNES
After reading the Mark’s Gospel (3: 7-12) in which people, who had heard about Jesus, came to him in great numbers, Fr [...]
Gospel Reflection Wednesday (20 January) 2nd Week Ordinary Time: JESUS CURES THE MAN WITH THE WITHERED HAND
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (3: 1-6) in which Jesus is in the synagogue on the Sabbath and cures [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday (19 January) 2nd Week Ordinary Time: LORD OF THE SABBATH
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (2: 23-28) in which Jesus is questioned by the Pharisees about the actions of [...]
Gospel Reflection Monday (18 January) 2nd Week Ordinary Time: JESUS IS QUESTIONED ABOUT FASTING
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (2: 18-22) in which Jesus is questioned about why his disciples did not fast [...]
Gospel Reflection Saturday (16 January) 1st Week Ordinary Time: JESUS, FRIEND OF SINNERS
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (2: 13-17) in which Jesus tells the Pharisees ‘It is not the healthy who [...]
Gospel Reflection Friday (15 January) 1st Week Ordinary Time: THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS GROWS
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (2: 1-12) in which the friends of the paralytic lower him through the roof [...]
Gospel Reflection Thursday (14 January) 1st Week Ordinary Time: THE COMPASSION OF JESUS
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (1: 40-45) in which see Jesus moved with compassion for the leper who comes [...]
Gospel Reflection Tuesday (12 January) 1st Week in Ordinary Time: Divine Authority
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (1: 21-28) in which we see the growing authority of Jesus. This growing authority, [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (11 January) 1st Week in Ordinary Time
Follow me As we return to the Gospels and green banners of Ordinary Time, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (9 January) after the Epiphany
He must grow greater; I must become less Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (3: 22-30) in which John the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (8 January) after the Epiphany
Jesus cures the leper Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (5: 12-16) in which the leper says to Jesus “If [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (7 January) after the Epiphany
Jesus returns to his hometown Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (4: 14-22) in which Jesus reads from scripture in [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (6 January) after the Epiphany
Jesus walks on water Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (6: 45-52) in which Jesus tells his disciples, "Courage! It [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (5 January) after the Epiphany
Jesus feeds the Five Thousand Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (6: 34-44) in which Jesus takes pity on the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (4 January)
Jesus begins to preach and cure the sick Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (4: 12-17, 23-25) in which Jesus [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (2 January)
St Basil and St Gregory Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (1: 19-28) in which John the Baptist declares he [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (1 January 2021) – New Year’s Day
Solemnity of Mary Mother of God Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (2: 16-21) about the shepherds’ visit to the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (31 December) – 7th day of the Christmas Season
The Word became flesh On this last day of the year, Fr Paul reads from John (1: 1-18), which is the prologue [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (30 December) – 6th day of the Christmas Season
Anna meets Jesus in the Temple Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (2: 36-40) in which the Holy Family encounter [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (29 December) – 5th day of the Christmas Season
Jesus is presented at the Temple Fr Paul reads (from a special location) from the Gospel of Luke (2: 22-35) in which [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (28 December) – Christmas Season
Feast of the Holy Innocents As today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Innocents, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (26 December) – Boxing Day
Feast of St Stephen Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (10: 17-22) in which Jesus tells his disciples that the [...]
Christmas Mass 2020
Fr Paul, mindful that in the current climate some people are unable to attend Mass in person this Christmas, has recorded this Mass [...]
Fr Paul’s Christmas Message – Thursday (24 December) Christmas Eve
Recently the above cartoon appeared in the paper (Daily Telegraph, Monday, December 7, 2020). As you can see the Holy Family - [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (23 December) – 4th Week of Advent
The birth of John the Baptist Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: 57-66) and, today, we hear about the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (22 December) – 4th Week of Advent
Mary’s Song – Lessons from The Magnificat Today Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: 46-56) in which we hear [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (21 December) – 4th Week of Advent
Mary visits Elizabeth Today Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: 39-45) which tells of Mary’s visit to Elizabeth. Today [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (19 December) – 3rd Week of Advent
Zechariah & Elizabeth Today, Fr Paul says, we change Gospel writers and will now be reading from Luke (1: 5-25) and this [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (18 December) – 3rd Week of Advent
The Birth of Jesus Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (1: 18-24) which tells how Jesus Christ came to be [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (17 December) – 3rd Week of Advent
The Genealogy of Jesus Christ Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (1: 1-17) in the first of a series of [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (16 December) – 3rd Week of Advent
Are you the one we are expecting? Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel from Luke (7: 19-23) in which John is languishing in [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (15 December) – 3rd Week of Advent
Parable of the two sons Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel from Matthew (21: 28-32) in which Jesus tells the parable of the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (14 December) 3rd week of Advent
St John of the Cross (Memorial) Today, Fr Paul reads from Matthew’s Gospel (21: 23-27) in which the chief priests and elders [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (12 December) 2nd week of Advent
The voice of Elijah has already come Today, Fr Paul reads from Matthew’s Gospel (17:10-13) in which the disciples question Jesus about [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (11 December) 2nd week of Advent
You did not dance Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (11: 16-19) in which Jesus compares his generation to children [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (10 December) 2nd week of Advent
Jesus speaks about John the Baptist Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (11: 11-15) in which Jesus speaks to the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (9 December) 2nd week of Advent
You will find rest for your soul Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (11: 28-30) in which Jesus says, ‘Come [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (8 December) 2nd week of Advent
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: 26-38) about the [...]
Cath Freeman & Adam Spencer – People with Purpose
In the next installment of People with Purpose, Adam Spencer interviews our Presbytery Office Manager, Cath Freeman about her journey so [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (7 December) 2nd week of Advent
St Ambrose Fr Paul reads today from the Gospel of Luke (5: 17-26) in which Jesus heals the paralytic. After the Gospel, [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (5 December) 1st week of Advent
Compassion in action Fr Paul reads today from the Gospel of Matthew (9: 35 and 10:1, 6-8) in which Jesus tells his [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (4 December) 1st week of Advent
Jesus cures the two blind men Fr Paul reads today from the Gospel of Matthew (9: 27-31) in which Jesus cures the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (3 December) 1st week of Advent
St Francis Xavier Today we celebrate the memorial of St Francis Xavier as Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (7: [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (2 December) 1st week of Advent
Jesus healed all these people Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (15: 29-37) today, which tells of Jesus healing many [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (1 December) 1st week of Advent
Happy the eyes that see what you see Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (10: 21-24) today, in which Jesus [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (30 November) – First Week of Advent
Feast of St Andrew the Apostle Fr Paul reminds us that today we not only celebrate the Feast of St Andrew the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (28 November) – 34th Week of Ordinary Time
The coming Christ Fr Paul reads from Luke’s Gospel (21: 34-36) in which Jesus tells his disciples not to be weighed down [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (27 November) – 34th Week of Ordinary Time
The parable of the Fig Tree Fr Paul reads from Luke’s Gospel (21: 29-33) in which Jesus tells his disciples the parable [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (26 November) – 34th Week of Ordinary Time
Raise your heads because your redemption is drawing near Fr Paul reads from Luke’s Gospel (21: 20-28) in which Jesus talks to [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (25 November) – 34th Week of Ordinary Time
Your endurance will win you your lives Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (21: 12-19) in which Jesus tells the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (24 November) – 34th Week of Ordinary Time
Memorial of St Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (21: 5-11) in which Jesus predicts the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (23 November) – 34th Week of Ordinary Time
The widow’s offering Fr Paul reminds us that this is the last week of Ordinary Time and the last week of the [...]
Wellbeing: Bishop Greg Homeming & Adam Spencer (Part 3 of 3)
The next edition for People with Purpose is a three part interview series with Adam Spencer, our Chief Executive Officer, interviews Bishop [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (21 November) – 33rd Week of Ordinary Time
Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Fr Paul reads the Gospel from Luke (20: 27-40) in which the Sadducees [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (20 November) – 33rd Week of Ordinary Time
The temple is a house of prayer Fr Paul reads the Gospel from Luke (19: 45-48) in which Jesus drives the merchants [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (19 November) – 33rd Week of Ordinary Time
Jesus weeps for Jerusalem Fr Paul reads the Gospel from Luke (19: 41-44) in which Jesus weeps as he comes in sight [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday 18 November – 33rd Week of Ordinary Time
Parable of the ten pounds Fr Paul reads the Gospel from Luke (19:11-28) in which Jesus tells the parable of the noble [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (17 November) – 33rd Week of Ordinary Time
St Elizabeth of Hungary Fr Paul reads the Gospel from Luke (19:1-10) about Zacchaeus climbing the sycamore tree to get a better [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (16 November) – 33rd Week of Ordinary Time
That I may see Fr Paul reads the Gospel today from Luke (18:18-43) in which Jesus cures the blind man on his [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (14 November) – 32nd Week of Ordinary Time
Parable of the persistent widow Fr Paul begins by reading today’s Gospel from Luke (18:1-8) in which Jesus tells his disciples about [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (13 November) – 32nd Week of Ordinary Time
When the Son of Man comes Fr Paul begins by reading today’s Gospel from Luke (17:26-37) in which Jesus tells his disciples [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (12 November) – 32nd Week of Ordinary Time
St Josaphat Fr Paul begins by reading today’s Gospel from Luke (17:20-25) in which the Pharisees ask Jesus when the kingdom of [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (11 November) 32nd week of Ordinary Time
St Martin of Tours Fr Paul begins by reading today’s Gospel from Luke (17:11-19) in which Jesus heals the ten lepers. He [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (10 November) – 32nd Week of Ordinary Time
Pope St Leo the Great After reading today’s Gospel from Luke (17:7-10) in which Jesus talk with his disciples about service and [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (9 November) – 32nd Week of Ordinary Time
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (2:13-22) in which Jesus drives the moneylenders [...]
How The Church Can Help: Bishop Greg Homeming & Adam Spencer (Part 2 of 3)
The next edition for People with Purpose is a three part interview series with Adam Spencer, our Chief Executive Officer who interviews [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (7 November) – 31st Week of Ordinary Time
God knows your heart Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (16:9-15) in which Jesus tells his disciples no servant can [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (6 November) – 31st Week of Ordinary Time
Parable of the Shrewd Steward Today Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (16:1-8) in which Jesus tells his disciples the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (5 November) – 31st Week of Ordinary Time
Parables: the lost sheep & the lost coin Today Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (15:1-10) in which the tax [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (4 November) – 31st Week of Ordinary Time
Memorial of St Charles Borromeo Today, we celebrate the life of St Charles Borromeo and Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (3 November) – 31st Week of Ordinary Time
The parable of the great banquet Fr Paul reads today from the Gospel of Luke (14: 15-24) in which Jesus tells a [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (2 November) – 31st Week of Ordinary Time
Feast of All Souls Day As we celebrate the feast of All Souls day, Fr Paul reads today from Matthew’s Gospel (11: [...]
Gospel Reflection –Saturday (31 October) – 30th Week of Ordinary Time
Choosing places of honour at a feast Fr Paul reads the Gospel for today from Luke (14: 1, 7-11) about choosing places [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (30 October) – 30th Week of Ordinary Time
Jesus questions the Pharisees on the Law The Gospel story Fr Paul reads today is found only in Luke’s Gospel (14:1-6). In [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (29 October) – 30th Week of Ordinary Time
Jesus talks about his destiny Fr Paul reads the Gospel from Luke (13:31-35), which he says is chock full of things in [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (28 October) – 30th Week of Ordinary Time
Feast of Sts Simon & Jude - Apostles Fr Paul reads the Gospel for this feast from Luke (6:12-19), in which Jesus [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (27 October) – 30th Week of Ordinary Time
The mustard seed and the leaven Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel from Luke (13:18-21) in which Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (26 October) – 30th Week of Ordinary Time
Jesus heals on the Sabbath Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel from Luke (13:10-17) in which Jesus heals the crippled woman on the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (24 October) – 29th Week of Ordinary Time
Life is short Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel from Luke (13:1-9) in which Jesus tells the parable of the fig tree. Fr [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (23 October) – 29th Week of Ordinary Time
Interpreting the times Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel from Luke (12:54-59), which can be talked about in relation to interpreting the times. [...]
The Role of the Church – Bishop Greg Homeming & Adam Spencer (Part 1 of 3)
The next edition for People with Purpose will be a three part series with Bishop Greg Homeming and Adam Spencer. In the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (22 October) – 29th Week of Ordinary Time
Jesus tells his disciples he came to bring fire on the earth Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel from Luke (12:49-53) in which [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (21 October) in 29th week of Ordinary Time
We do not know the time or the hour Tony Worner reads today’s Gospel from Luke (12: 39-48) in which Jesus says [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (20 October) in 29th week of Ordinary Time
Be ready for when the master comes Tony Worner reads today’s Gospel from Luke (12: 35-38) in which Jesus tells his disciples to [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (19 October) in 28th week of Ordinary Time
A person’s life is not made secure by what they own Tony Worner reads today’s Gospel from Luke (12: 13-21) in which Jesus [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (17 October) in 28th week of Ordinary Time
Memorial of St Ignatius of Antioch Before reading today’s Gospel (Luke 12: 8-12), Tony Worner acknowledges that today we also celebrate the Memorial [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (16 October) in 28th week of Ordinary Time
Memorial of St Hedwig Before reading today’s Gospel (Luke 12: 1-7), Tony Worner acknowledges that today we also celebrate the Memorial of St [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (15 October) in 28th week of Ordinary Time
Memorial of Teresa of Avila Before reading today’s Gospel (Luke 11: 47-54), Tony Worner acknowledges that today we also celebrate the Memorial of [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (14 October) in 28th week of Ordinary Time
Jesus challenges the Pharisees Tony Worner reads today’s Gospel from Luke (11:42-46) in which Jesus continues his conversation with the Pharisees about [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (13 October) in 28th week of Ordinary Time
The call to holiness Anne O’Brien reads today from the Gospel of Luke (11:37-41) in which Jesus is teaching us that it [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (12 October) in 28th week of Ordinary Time
Looking for signs Anne O’Brien reads today from the Gospel of Luke (11:29-32) in which Jesus refers to the sign of Jonah. [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (10 October) in 27th week of Ordinary Time
We are all one in Christ Jesus Anne O’Brien reads today from St Paul’s letter to the Galatians (3:22-29) in which St [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (9 October) in 27th week of Ordinary Time
Whoever is not with me is against me Anne O’Brien reads today’s Gospel from Luke (11:14-26) in which the authority with which [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (8 October) in 27th week of Ordinary Time
For perseverance in prayer Anne O’Brien reads and reflects on today’s Gospel from Luke (11:5-13) in which Jesus tells his disciples ‘Ask, [...]
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Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (7 October) in 27th week of Ordinary Time
Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary Today Anne O’Brien reads and reflects on the Gospel of Luke (11:1-4) in which Jesus [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (6 October) in 27th week of Ordinary Time
Jesus visits Martha and Mary In Fr Paul’s absence, Anne O’Brien reads today’s Gospel from Luke (10:38-42) about Martha and Mary welcoming [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (5 October) in 27th week of Ordinary Time
The Good Samaritan Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel from Luke (10:25-37) in which a lawyer asks Jesus ‘Who is my neighbour?’ To [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (3 October) in 26th week of Ordinary Time
Rejoice that your names are written in heaven Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel from Luke (10:17-24) in which the seventy-two return to [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (2 October) in 26th week of Ordinary Time
Memorial of the holy Guardian Angels Today Fr Paul reads from Matthew’s Gospel (18:1-5, 10) in which Jesus uses the example of [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (1 October) in 26th week of Ordinary Time
Memorial – St Therese of the Child Jesus Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel from Luke (10:1-12) about the mission of the 72 [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (30 September) in 26th week of Ordinary Time
Memorial of St Jerome The Gospel today is Luke 9:57-62 and is about the hardships of the apostolic calling. Today, Fr Paul shares [...]
People With Purpose – Fr Paul Gooley & Adam Spencer
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Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (29 September) in 26th week of Ordinary Time
Feast of Saints: Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels The Gospel today is John 1:47-51 and is about the first disciples. On this [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (28 September) in 26th week of Ordinary Time
Who is the greatest? The title of today’s Gospel (Luke 9:46-50) is ‘Who is the greatest and using the name of Jesus’. [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (26 September) in 25th week of Ordinary Time
The second prophecy of the passion The Gospel today is from Luke (9: 43-45) in which Jesus reminds his disciples that ‘the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (25 September) in 25th week of Ordinary Time
The Son of Man must suffer many things The Gospel today is from Luke (9: 18-22) in which Jesus asks ‘Who do [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (24 September) in 25th week of Ordinary Time
Who is Jesus? Today’s Gospel from Luke (9: 7-9) is titled ‘Herod and Jesus’. Luke’s Gospel does not contain the murder of [...]
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Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (23 September) in 25th week of Ordinary Time
Feast of Padre Pio Today's Gospel is from Luke (9: 1-6) in which Jesus gives the twelve authority and sends them out to proclaim [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (22 September) in 25th week of Ordinary Time
The mother and brothers of Jesus The Gospel today from Luke (8: 19-21) has the title ‘The true family of Jesus’ and [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (21 September) in 25th week of Ordinary Time
Feast of St Matthew, the apostle Today’s Gospel (Matthew 9: 9-13) tells of how Matthew was called by Jesus to follow him. Fr [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (19 September) in 24th week of Ordinary Time
The Parable of the Sower Fr Paul reads Luke’s Gospel (8:4-15) and says we now come to a section where Luke gives a [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (18 September) in 24th week of Ordinary Time
The importance of women in Jesus’s ministry Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (8: 1-3), which names some of the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (17 September) in 24th week of Ordinary Time
The woman anoints the feet of Jesus Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (7: 36-50) about the woman anointing the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (16 September) in 24th week of Ordinary Time
Pope St Cornelius and St Cyprian Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (7: 31-35) and, afterwards, shares a little about [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (15 September) in 24th week of Ordinary Time
Today we celebrate the memorial of ‘Our Lady and Sorrows and Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (19: 25-27) which [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (14 September) in 24th week of Ordinary Time
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Today, Fr Paul reads from the John of Gospel (3: 13-17) in which Jesus tells Nicodemus [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (12 September) in 23rd week of Ordinary Time
Every tree can be told by its own fruit Fr Paul reads from Luke’s Gospel (6: 43-49) in which Jesus tells his [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (11 September) in 23rd week of Ordinary Time
The splinter and the plank Fr Paul reads from Luke’s Gospel (6: 39-42) in which Jesus tells his disciples the parable about [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (10 September) in 23rd week of Ordinary Time
Love your enemies Fr Paul reads from Luke’s Gospel (6: 27-38) in which Jesus tells his disciples to love your enemies. Fr [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (9 September) in 23rd week of Ordinary Time
The character of discipleship Fr Paul reads from Luke’s Gospel (6: 20-26) when Jesus shares with his disciples what it means to [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (8 September) in 23rd week of Ordinary Time
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Today Fr Paul reads from Matthew’s Gospel (1: 18-23) about Mary’s engagement to Joseph. Today [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (7 September) in 23rd week of Ordinary Time
Is it against the law to do good or to do evil? Today Fr Paul reads from Luke’s Gospel (6: 6-11) when [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (5 September) in 22nd week of Ordinary Time
Keeping the Sabbath Today Fr Paul reads from Luke’s Gospel (6: 1-5) in which the Pharisees question Jesus about keeping the Sabbath. [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (4 September) in 22nd week of Ordinary Time
The old and the new Today in Luke’s Gospel (5: 33-39) we hear the parable of the old and new cloth and [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (3 September) in 22nd week of Ordinary Time
Pope St Gregory the Great Fr Paul reads the Gospel from Luke (5: 1-11) in which Jesus calls his first disciples and [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (2 September) in 22nd week of Ordinary Time
Jesus heals many Fr Paul reads the Gospel from Luke (4: 38-44) in which the authority of Jesus is emphasised as we [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (1 September) in 22nd week of Ordinary Time
Jesus: the Holy One of God Today Fr Paul again reads the Gospel from Luke (4: 31-37). We take up the story [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (31 August) in 22nd week of Ordinary Time
Jesus is rejected in Nazareth Fr Paul reads the Gospel from Luke (4: 16-30) in which Jesus said no prophet is ever [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (29 August) in 21st week of Ordinary Time
The beheading of St John the Baptist Fr Paul reads the Gospel from Mark (6: 17-29) about the death of John the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (28 August) in 21st week of Ordinary Time
Feast of St Augustine of Hippo Fr Paul reads the Gospel from Matthew (25: 1-13) about the sensible and foolish bridesmaids with [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (27 August) in 21st week of Ordinary Time
Feast of St Monica Today Fr Paul reads the Gospel from Matthew (24: 42-51) in which Jesus tells the disciples to ‘stay [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (26 August) in 21st week of Ordinary Time
Jesus calls the scribes and Pharisees hypocrites Fr Paul says today’s Gospel Matthew (23: 27-32) contains the last two of seven ‘Alas [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (25 August) in 21st week of Ordinary Time
Jesus challenges us to be genuinely open to God In today’s Gospel from Matthew (23: 23-26) Jesus challenges the scribes and Pharisees [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (24 August) in 21st week of Ordinary Time
Feast of St Bartholomew Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (1: 45-51) which tells of Philip taking Nathanael to meet [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (22 August) in 20th week of Ordinary Time
Feast of Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel from Matthew (23: 1-12) in which Jesus says the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (21 August) in 20th week of Ordinary Time
Feast of St Pius X Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel from Matthew (22: 34-40) where Jesus is questioned by the Pharisees about [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (20 August) in 20th week of Ordinary Time
Feast of St Bernard of Clairvaux Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel from Matthew (22: 1-14) about the king who sends his servants [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (19 August) in 20th week of Ordinary Time
Grumbling or Grateful? Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel from Matthew (20: 1-16) about a landowner and the workers he hires to work [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (18 August) in 20th week of Ordinary Time
For God everything is possible Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel from Matthew (19: 23-30) in which Jesus tells his disciples that it [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (17 August) in 20th week of Ordinary Time
Sell everything you own and follow me The Gospel today comes from Matthew (19:16-22) in which a man asks Jesus what good [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (15 August) in 19th week of Ordinary Time
Feast of the Assumption of our Blessed Virgin Mary Fr Paul says this Feast would normally be a holy day of obligation [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (14 August) in 19th week of Ordinary Time
Feast of St Maximilian Kolbe Fr Paul reads Matthew’s Gospel (19: 3-12) in which the Pharisees test Jesus. He then shares a [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (13 August) in 19th week of Ordinary Time
How often must I forgive? Fr Paul reads Matthew’s Gospel (18:21-19:1) in which Peter asks Jesus how often he must forgive his [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (12 August) in 19th week of Ordinary Time
The limits of forgiveness Fr Paul reads Matthew’s Gospel (18:15-20) in which Jesus talks to his disciples about resolving differences and reminds [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (11 August) in 19th week of Ordinary Time
Feast of St Clare of Assisi Fr Paul reads Matthew’s Gospel (18:1-5, 10, 12-14) in which Jesus tells the disciples ‘unless you [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (10 August) in 19th week of Ordinary Time
Feast of St Lawrence Fr Paul reads the Gospel from John (12: 24-26) when Jesus tells his disciples that unless a grain [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (8 August) in 18th week of Ordinary Time
Feast of St Mary of the Cross Mackillop Today, as we celebrate the solemnity of St Mary of the Cross Mackillop, our [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (7 August) in 18th week of Ordinary Time
Take up your cross and follow me Today, in Matthew’s Gospel (16: 24-28), Fr Paul says we hear the first of three [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (6 August) in 18th week of Ordinary Time
Feast of the Transfiguration Today, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (17: 1-9) as we celebrate the Feast of the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (5 August) in 18th week of Ordinary Time
The Canaanite woman’s faith Today’s Gospel (Matthew 15: 21-28) is about the interaction Jesus has with a Canaanite woman whose daughter is [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (4 August) in 18th week of Ordinary Time
Feast of St John Vianney Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel from Matthew (15: 1-2, 10-14) in which the Pharisees question Jesus about [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (3 August) in 18th week of Ordinary Time
Feast of St Dominic Today’s Gospel (Matthew 14: 13-21) tells of crowds pursuing Jesus and the disciples even though they had withdrawn [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (1 August) in 17th week of Ordinary Time
Feast of Alphonsus Liguori Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel from (Matthew 14: 1-12), about the death of John the Baptist and tells [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (31 July) in 17th week of Ordinary Time
Feast of St Ignatius of Loyola Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (13: 54-58) about Jesus visiting his home town [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (30 July) in 17th week of Ordinary Time
Jesus explains what the Kingdom of Heaven is like Fr Paul reads two Gospels, the one we missed yesterday (Matthew 13: 44-46) [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (29 July) in 17th week of Ordinary Time
Feast of St Martha Today we celebrate the feast of St Martha as Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (10: [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (28 July) in 17th week of Ordinary Time
Jesus explains the parable of the weeds Fr Paul reads and reflects on the Gospel of Matthew (13: 36-43) in which Jesus [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (27 July) in 17th week of Ordinary Time
Jesus compares the kingdom of God to a mustard seed Today in our Gospel (Matthew 13: 31-35) we hear two parables in [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (25 July) in 16th week of Ordinary Time
The Son of Man came to not to be served but to serve Feast of St James Today we celebrate the life [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (24 July) in 16th week of Ordinary Time
The parable of the sower Today Fr Paul reads two passages from the Gospel of Matthew. The first (Matthew 13:1-9) is the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (23 July) in 16th week of Ordinary Time
Why Jesus teaches in parables Fr Paul says that in our Gospel today, Matthew (13:10-17) quite cleverly slips in the question the [...]
Shannon’s Walking Rosary
Fr Paul filmed in mid April footage of him and Shannon (Fr Donnelly's pup) on their morning walking ritual reciting the rosary. This [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (22 July) in 16th week of Ordinary Time
Feast of St Mary Madgalene Today’s Gospel is from John (20:1-2, 11-18) and, as a Church, today we remember and celebrate the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (21 July) in 16th week of Ordinary Time
Who can be part of Jesus’ family? Today’s Gospel (Matthew 12: 46-50) may seem quite strange as we see the two distinct [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (20 July) in 16th week of Ordinary Time
The Pharisees ask Jesus for a sign In our Gospel (Matthew 12: 38-42) today we hear the scribes and the Pharisees asking [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (18 July) in 15th week of Ordinary Time
Jesus is the servant of the Lord Fr Paul says today’s Gospel from Matthew (12: 14-21) explains to us how Jesus is [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (17 July) in 15th week of Ordinary Time
The disciples pick corn on the Sabbath In our Gospel reflection today, Fr Paul says we start reading Chapter 12 in Matthew (12:1-8). [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (16 July) in 15th week of Ordinary Time
Come to me and I will give you rest Fr Paul reads the Gospel from Matthew (11: 28-30) in which Jesus invites [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (15 July) in 15th week of Ordinary Time
Feast St Bonaventure Fr Paul reads the Gospel from Matthew (11: 25-27) and shares a little about the life of St Bonaventure, [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (14 July) in 15th week of Ordinary Time
Jesus laments for the unrepentant towns In today’s Gospel from Matthew (11: 20-24) we hear Jesus lamenting over towns such as Chorazin, Bethsaida [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (13 July) in 15th week of Ordinary Time
The Gospel today comes from Matthew (10: 34 -11:1) and, like Saturday, our reading is at the end of the second set [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (11 July) in 14th week of Ordinary Time
Feast of St Benedict Today we celebrate the memorial of St Benedict, who was born in 480 in Nursia in Italy and [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (10 July) in 14th week of Ordinary Time
Jesus sends the twelve as sheep among the wolves In today’s Gospel (Matthew 10: 16-23), like the last couple of days, Jesus [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (9 July) in 14th week of Ordinary Time
Jesus instructs his disciples Yesterday we began the mission discourse of Jesus with the naming of the twelve. Today in Matthew’s Gospel [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (8 July) in 14th week of Ordinary Time
Jesus names the twelve Today we move on to Chapter 10 of Matthew’s Gospel and Fr Paul says we need to be [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (7 July) in 14th week of Ordinary Time
The harvest is plenty but the labourers few Fr Paul says that in today’s Gospel (Matthew 9: 32-38) we hear of the completion [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (6 July) in 14th week of Ordinary Time
Jesus cures two women Today’s Gospel is from Matthew (9:18-26) and like our reading and reflection on Saturday Fr Paul says there [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (4 July) in 13th week of Ordinary Time
Yesterday’s readings were replaced with those for the Feast of St Thomas so we missed hearing about Jesus eating with tax collectors [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (3 July) in 13th week of Ordinary Time
Feast of St Thomas, the apostle Today Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (20:24-29) about Thomas’ encounter with the risen [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (2 July) in 13th week of Ordinary Time
The power to forgive sins Today’s Gospel (Matthew 9:1-8) emphasises Jesus power to forgive sins. Fr Paul says that towards the end of [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday (1 July) in 13th week of Ordinary Time
Jesus casts out demons In this Gospel we hear Matthew (8: 28-34) again stressing the power of Jesus. Fr Paul says we [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday (30 June) in 13th week of Ordinary Time
Jesus calms our storms Yesterday, due to the Feast of Sts Peter and Paul, we didn’t get to hear the Gospel from [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday (29 June) 13th week of Ordinary Time
Feast of Sts Peter and Paul Many questioned the wisdom of Jesus, as we hear in today’s Gospel (Matthew 16:13-19), as he [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday (27 June) 12th week of Ordinary Time
Jesus heals many including the Centurion’s servant Continuing from yesterday, the healing episodes mentioned in Matthew’s Gospel today (8: 5-17) relate to [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday (26 June) 12th week of Ordinary Time
(Matthew 8: 1-4) Jesus heals the leper In the Gospel of Matthew (8: 1-4) that Fr Paul reads today, Jesus has just come [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday (25 June) in 12th week of Ordinary Time
Listen to these words and act on them Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel from Matthew (7: 21-29), which brings to an end [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday, 11th Week in Ordinary Time (24 June)
Feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist Fr Paul reads the Gospel from Luke (1:57-66, 80) and says it is [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday, 11th Week in Ordinary Time (23 June)
Treat others as you would like them to treat you Fr Paul says we are winding down towards the end of the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday, 11th Week in Ordinary Time (22 June)
Do not judge and you will not be judged After Fr Paul reads today’s gospel (Matthew 7:1-5) he shares a bit about [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday, 11th Week in Ordinary Time (20 June)
Mary stored all these things in her heart After Fr Paul reads today’s gospel (Luke 2:41-51) he draws our attention to the [...]
Gospel Reflection – Feast of The Sacred Heart of Jesus – Friday 19 June
I am gentle and humble of heart After reading today’s gospel (Matthew 11: 25-30), Fr Paul shares with us a beautiful reflection [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday, 11th Week in Ordinary Time (18 June)
Jesus teaches the people to pray the Our Father Matthew’s Gospel (6:7-15) today, expands on one of the topics mentioned in yesterdays’ [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday, 11th Week in Ordinary Time (17 June)
Jesus talks about prayer, alms giving and fasting In today’s Gospel (Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18), Jesus talks about the three works of Judaism: [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday, 11th Week in Ordinary Time (16 June)
Love your enemies Fr Paul reads from Matthew’s Gospel (5:43-48), which presents the last of six contrasts delivered by Jesus during the Sermon [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday, the 11th Week in Ordinary Time (15 June)
Jesus says turn the other cheek Today Tony Worner reads from Matthew’s Gospel (5:38-42), which continues the Sermon on the Mount discourse begun [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday, the 10th Week in Ordinary Time (13 June)
Feast of St Anthony of Padua Fr Peter reads from the Gospel of Matthew (5:33-37) in which Jesus talks about making promises. [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday, the 10th Week in Ordinary Time (12 June)
The nature of sin Fr Peter says today’s Gospel (Matthew 5:27-32) passage is very challenging, especially when we reflect in our spiritual [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time (11 June)
Feast of St Barnabas Today we honour St Barnabas, one of the twelve apostles chosen by God himself, through our Lord Jesus [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time (10 June)
Jesus came not to abolish the Law but to complete it In today’s Gospel of Matthew (5:17-19), Jesus once again gathers his [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday, the 9th Week in Ordinary Time (9 June)
Salt and Light Anne notes that Jesus preferred using simple every day imagery to make his point as demonstrated in today’s Gospel [...]
Gospel Reflection – Monday, the 9th Week in Ordinary Time (8 June)
The Beatitudes Many will be familiar with today’s Gospel from Matthew (5:1-12): the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount is one [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday, the 9th Week in Ordinary Time (6 June)
The widow gave all she had In Mark’s Gospel (12:38-44) today we hear of the contrast between the scribes and the widow [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday, the 9th Week in Ordinary Time (5 June)
Feast of St Boniface Today Anne O’Brien shares the Gospel from the liturgy for the Feast of St Boniface (675-754AD) who was a [...]
Gospel Reflection – Thursday, the 9th Week in Ordinary Time (4 June)
What is the greatest commandment? Today’s Gospel (Mark 12:28-34) follows on from what we have heard the last couple of days and concludes a [...]
Gospel Reflection – Wednesday, the 9th Week in Ordinary Time (3 June)
Feast of St Charles Lwanga & Companions Today, while we reflect on the Gospel of Mark (12:18-27), Tony asks us also to [...]
Gospel Reflection – Tuesday, the 9th Week in Ordinary Time (2 June)
Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar Today, Tony reads from the Gospel of Mark (12: 13-17), which documents a confrontation between [...]
Gospel Reflection for Monday (1 June) – 9th week Ordinary Time
Feast of Mary Mother of the Church: ‘Here is your mother’ The celebration of Mary Mother of the Church falls perfectly in [...]
Gospel Reflection for Saturday (30 May) – 7th week of Easter Season
Who is the beloved disciple? Today is the last of our Easter season – it is a time of change – from [...]
Gospel Reflection for Friday (29 May) – 7th week of Easter Season
Jesus tells Peter ‘Feed my sheep’ Over the next couple of days, with our Easter season coming to an end and Pentecost [...]
Gospel Reflection for Thursday (28 May) – 7th week of Easter Season
Jesus prays for unity to be a sign of God’s love Today in John (17: 20-26), Fr Paul says we hear the [...]
Gospel Reflection for Wednesday (27 May) – 7th week of Easter Season
Jesus prays for his church In the Gospel (John 17: 11-19) today, Fr Paul says we need to keep in mind that [...]
Gospel Reflection for Tuesday (26 May) – 7th week of Easter Season
Feast of Philip Neri Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel (John 17: 1-11) and shares a little bit about the life of priest, [...]
Gospel Reflection for Monday (25 May) – 7th week of Easter Season
Feast of Mary Help of Christians Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (19;25-27) for the Feast of Mary Help of [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Saturday, 6th week of Easter (23 May)
Jesus: Whatever you ask in my name will be given to you Fr Paul says today’s Gospel (John 16: 22-28) brings to [...]
Gospel & Reflection – Friday – 6th week of Easter (22 May)
Jesus tells the disciples their sorrow will turn to joy As we continue the journey towards the Ascension in John’s Gospel (16: [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Thursday, 6th week of Easter (21 May)
Jesus wants his community to be filled with the Spirit Fr Paul says we see a familiar pattern in John’s Gospel (16:16-20) [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Wednesday, 6th week of Easter (20 May)
Jesus tells the disciples there is so much more he wants to share with them After reading today’s Gospel (John 16: 12-15), [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Tuesday, 6th week of Easter (19 May)
Jesus outlines 3 things the Spirit will help the disciples realise Fr Paul says two themes continue to run through our Gospel [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Monday, 6th week of Easter (18 May)
Jesus promises to send the Spirit Fr Paul says, this week, starting with today’s Gospel from John (15:26 -16:4), we are pilgrims on [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Saturday, 5th week of Easter (16 May)
The world loves its own In this passage from John’s Gospel (15: 18-21), Jesus talks about persecution, his and those who choose [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Friday, 5th week of Easter (15 May)
Love one another as I have loved you In John’s Gospel (15: 12-17) today, Jesus commands us to ‘Love one another as [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Thursday, 5th week of Easter (14 May)
Feast of St Matthias Matthias is elected to the twelve For today’s Feast of St Matthias Fr Paul reads from the Acts [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Wednesday, 5th week of Easter (13 May)
I am the vine, you are the branches In today’s Gospel (John 15: 1-8) we experience a part of the Last Supper [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Tuesday, 5th week of Easter (12 May)
Jesus: Peace I leave with you Today’s Gospel from John (14:27-31) opens with Jesus giving a greeting of peace to his disciples. [...]
“Special Land” Story read by Miss Houlahan
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Gospel and Reflection – Monday, 5th week of Easter (11 May)
To love Jesus is to keep his commandments Fr Paul in reflecting on last week’s gospels says we should be able to [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Saturday, 4th week of Easter (9 May)
Jesus explains how he is the way to the Father This Gospel from John (14: 7-14) follows on from yesterday’s Gospel and [...]
Enrolling in Kindergarten 2021
As our Kindergarten 2021 Information Night was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions we developed a video, which you can watch below, for [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Friday, 4th week of Easter (8 May)
Jesus says trust in God and trust in me Today’s Gospel passage – John 14: 1-6 – is one of the most [...]
Enrolling in Kindergarten 2021
As our Kindergarten 2021 Information Night was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions we developed a video, for families interested in enrolling [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Thursday, 4th week of Easter (7 May)
Jesus calls us to mission, ministry and service In John’s Gospel (13: 16-20) today, Fr Paul says we are listening to a [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Wednesday, 4th week of Easter (6 May)
John’s Gospel can be divided into two books - the book of Signs and the book of Glory. Today’s reading (John 12: [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Tuesday, 4th week of Easter (5 May)
Jesus speaks with the Jews at the Temple In reflecting on this descriptive passage from John (10:22-30), Fr Paul reminds us that [...]
Sing “Head, shoulders, knees and toes” with Miss Flores
Hello everyone, Hola amigos, Here is miss Flores today to sing a popular children's songs for you in Spanish. This time we are [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Monday, 4th week of Easter (4 May)
Jesus the Good Shepherd Traditionally, today’s Gospel replicates the one used yesterday for Good Shepherd Sunday so Fr Paul opts to use [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Saturday, 3rd week of Easter (2 May)
Feast of St Athanasius Today we remember St Athanasius (295-373) who assisted at Council of Nicea and fought against arianism (the belief [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Friday, 3rd week of Easter (1 May)
John’s Gospel (6: 52-59) today sees Jesus teaching in the synagogue at Capernaum. He causes a stir among the Jews there who [...]
Little Peter Rabbit with Carly
Sing-a-long and do the actions Keep up to date with St Joseph's Family Services on their Facebook page and on their website. [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Thursday, 3rd week of Easter (30 April)
Today Fr Paul focuses his reflection on John’s Gospel (6: 44-51) in which Jesus says ‘No-one can come to me unless he [...]
5 Little Ducks
5 Little Ducks. Sing along with Miss Haide and Billie from the Yellow room St Joseph's Preschool & Long Day Care Centre Keep [...]
5 Cheeky Monkeys
Count down from five with Miss Vella to this fun rhyme. 5 cheeky monkeys swinging in a tree, Teasing Mr Crocodile: "You can't [...]
‘The Gruffalo’ Part 3
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Science with Mandy Part 1
Here are 2 experiments you might be able to try at home. They only use a few ingredients. Please feel free to upload [...]
Incy wincy spider song in Spanish with Miss Flores
Here is miss Flores today to sing some popular children's songs for you in Spanish. This time we are singing "Incy Wincy Spider" [...]
‘The Gruffalo’ Part 2
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Let’s sing and move with Emily
Can you do the actions? Keep up to date with St Joseph's Family Services on their Facebook page and on their website [...]
Incy Wincy Spider (Spanish & Tagalog)
We are very fortunate to have many cultures in our service. Nancy speaks Tagalog ( the language from the Philippines ) Tammy speaks- [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Wednesday, 3rd week of Easter (29 April)
Feast of Catherine of Siena In John’s Gospel (6: 35-40) today we see and hear Jesus make some amazing promises – he [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Tuesday, 3rd week of Easter (28 April)
Feast of St Peter Chanel In John’s Gospel (6: 30-35) today the people are still with Jesus, looking for a sign that [...]
Sing along with Miss Kim from St Joseph’s Preschool & Long Day Care Centre
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‘The Gruffalo’ Part 1
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Gospel and Reflection – Monday, 3rd week of Easter (27 April)
Today’s Gospel (John 6: 22-29) sees people searching for Jesus after he fed them on the hillside near the Sea of Galilee. [...]
We are with you for life
St Agnes’ Catholic Parish has been supporting the community for more than 130 years. With COVID-19 we are with you now more [...]
ANZAC Day Mass
Join with Fr Paul and Fr Peter as they celebrate the Parish’s traditional ANZAC Day Mass. In military tradition, the ‘Last Post’ [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Friday the 2nd week of Easter (24 April)
Five loaves and two fish feed five thousand In John’s Gospel (6: 1-15) today we hear how Jesus feeds a large crowd [...]
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Read along with Miss Van as she shares one of her favourite stories - The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Keep up to date [...]
Sing with the Adventures in Joey’s House
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Singing with Miss Kim
Singing with Miss Kim. Everyone loves a good singalong, especially when Miss Kim plays the guitar. Today's song is - "Put a Spot [...]
Where going on an Egg Hunt
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Three Cheeky Monkeys
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3 Fat Sausages Rhyme
Here is Miss Houlahan from St Joseph's Preschool & Long Day Care Centre in a video waving a big hello to our Preschool [...]
Three Speckled Frogs: Sing a long with Miss Kim, Miss Van, Miss Haide and Miss Vella
Sing a long with Miss Kim, Miss Van, Miss Haide and Miss Vella St Joseph's Preschool & Long Day Care Centre PS. here's the [...]
Playdough Recipe
Play-dough: Ingredients: 2 Cups Flour 1/2 Cup Salt 4 Tbs Cream of Tartar 2 Tbs Oil 2 Cups Boiling water 6 Drops of [...]
Miss Chandler reading “Hattie and the fox” by Mem Fox
Here is a short video of Miss Chandler reading "Hattie and the fox" by Mem Fox for you to sit and listen to. [...]
Alice the Camel, the Easter addition with Reann
Listen carefully for the beautiful singing in the background. Keep up to date with St Joseph's Family Services on their Facebook page and [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Thursday the 2nd week of Easter (23 April)
John the Baptist tells his followers that Jesus comes from above Today’s Gospel (John 3: 31-36) is about John the Baptist reassuring [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Wednesday the 2nd week of Easter (22 April)
The conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus concludes. In today’s Gospel (John 3: 16-21) we hear the final part of initial discussion between [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Tuesday the 2nd week of Easter (21 April)
The conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus continues Fr Paul says the first thing you notice about today’s Gospel (John 3: 7-15) is [...]
Gospel and Reflection – Monday the 2nd week of Easter (20 April)
Jesus teaches Nicodemus Last week our Gospels focused on Jesus risen and the reaction of those close to him. From today, and for [...]
Gospel & Reflection for Easter Saturday (18 April)
The Risen Lord is met with doubt and disbelief Today’s Gospel (Mark 16: 9-15) summarises the appearance of the Risen Jesus before [...]
Gospel & Reflection for Easter Friday (17 April)
The Risen Jesus finds the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias For Fr Paul, this is one of his favourite scripture passages (John 21:1-14) where [...]
Gospel & Reflection for Easter Thursday (16 April)
In today’s Gospel (Luke 24: 35-48) the two disciples share what happened on the road to Emmaus with the other disciples who [...]
Gospel & Reflection for Easter Wednesday (15 April)
In today’s Gospel (Luke 24: 13-35) we hear the intimate story of two disciples on the road to Emmaus and their unexpected [...]
Gospel & Reflection for Easter Tuesday (14 April)
In today’s Gospel (John 20: 11-18) Mary of Magdela weeps at the empty tomb of Jesus and is met by two angels. [...]
Gospel & Reflection for Easter Monday (13 April)
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (28: 8-15), which tells us that Mary Magdalene and the other Mary are the first [...]
The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night
By most ancient tradition, this is the night of keeping vigil for the Lord, in which, following the Gospel admonition, the faithful, [...]
Stations of the Cross
Walk with Fr Peter Wood for half an hour as he takes us on a beautiful and gentle journey through the Stations of the [...]
Holy Thursday – The Mass of the Lord’s Supper
The Mass of the Lord’s Supper is the first of the ceremonies in the sacred Paschal Triduum. In this liturgy, we commemorate the institution [...]
Gospel Reflection for Wednesday of Holy Week (8 April)
Father Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (26: 14-25) and reflects on the reasons why Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus to the [...]
Gospel & Reflection – Tuesday of Holy Week (7 April)
In John’s Gospel (Chapter 13) Fr Paul reflects that Jesus is troubled in spirit, knowing that he is soon to be betrayed [...]
Gospel & Reflection – Monday of Holy Week (6 April)
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (12:1-11), which tells of Jesus’s return to family and friends in Bethany – to [...]
PALM SUNDAY MASS – Holy Week begins
The Palm Sunday celebration is always one of contrast, moving quickly from the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem to the reading [...]
Gospel & Reflection – 5th Saturday of Lent (4 April)
At the beginning of today's Gospel (John 11: 45-56) many of the Jews had gone to visit Mary, the sister of Lazarus, in [...]
Gospel & Reflection – 5th Friday of Lent (3 April)
In reflecting on today’s Gospel (John 10: 31-42), Fr Paul notes that Jesus’s detractors quibble about titles and authority, threatening to stone [...]
Gospel & Reflection – 5th Thursday of Lent (2 April)
Reflecting on the Gospel from John 8: 51-59, Fr Paul shares an interesting insight about the age of Jesus. He also sets [...]
Gospel & Reflection – 5th Wednesday of Lent (1 April)
Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel (John 8: 21-30), which sees the start of a narrative, a theme that will run until the [...]
Gospel & Reflection for the 5th Tuesday of Lent (31 March)
Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel (John 8: 21-30), which sees the start of a narrative, a theme that will run until the [...]
Gospel & Reflection for the 5th Monday of Lent (30 March)
In today’s Gospel (John 8:1-11), about the adulterous woman condemned to stoning, two things intrigue Fr Paul. He wonders, as a matter [...]
Gospel & Reflection for the 5th Sunday of Lent (29 March)
For Fr Paul today’s Gospel (John 11) is one of the most moving because it sees Jesus, the son of God, crying [...]
Gospel & Reflection for the 4th Saturday of Lent (28 March)
The Gospel today from John (7:40-52) sees the people, chief priests, police and Pharisees debating over who Jesus really is. Fr Paul, [...]
Gospel & Reflection for the 4th Friday of Lent (27 March)
John’s Gospel today touches on the growing divide between Jesus and the Jews. Fr Paul, speaking from St Agnes’ Church in Port [...]
Gospel and reflection for 4th Thursday of Lent (26 March)
Today, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (5:31-47) in which the Jews confront Jesus about on whose authority he is [...]
Gospel & Reflection for the 4th Wednesday of Lent (25 March)
Today is the Feast of the Annunciation. Join Fr Paul for Spiritual Communion today as he reads to the Gospel according to [...]
Gospel & Reflection for the 4th Tuesday of Lent (24 March)
With Mass Services postponed and the Parish Churches closed Fr Paul Gooley, our Parish Priest, wants to provide opportunities for those interested [...]
What is Understanding Faith?
The team at Understanding Faith wanted to get to the heart of how students learn about Jesus. What better way than to [...]
Father Leo Donnelly Requiem Mass
Reverend Father Leo Donnelly, Emeritus Parish Priest of St Agnes’ Parish of Port Macquarie, passed away aged 91 at St Vincent’s Hospital [...]
I Can Fly
I Can Fly is a short documentary about the Hastings Magic Moments Performance Group at Centacare. Video created 2019. Father [...]
Catholic Services Australia Conference in Port Macquarie
More than 160 delegates will gather for the Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA) National Conference, to be hosted by St Agnes’ Parish, [...]
St Agnes’ Parish Education Pathway
The St Agnes’ Parish Education pathway is unmatched in the opportunities and access it provides to its students. We developed this video [...]
Home is where they understand us
Our services are delivered through person-centred care in all our services we provide. Catholic Care of the Aged is the largest aged care [...]
Our home at Vincent Court
This short video is a small insight into life at Vincent Court, which is one of our aged care facilities located in [...]
Start your career in health with a School Based Traineeship l Bridget’s Story
Newman Senior Technical College offers school-based traineeships and apprenticeships through there courses. Here is Bridget's story on how she obtained a school-based [...]
Centacare helping our local community
Centacare works with people who are socially and financially disadvantaged and provide a quality of life. Through our various programs, Centacare brings empowerment [...]
“I Am” l Bago Magic Performance Group
All people have the capacity to dream, imagine, do and be.... The members of Bago Magic have focussed their abilities and talent [...]
Why train with the John Henry Institute?
Hear what our students had to say about their training at the John Henry Institute with this short infographic video. Video created: [...]
Youth Hub – a place for youth
Here is a short insight into the Youth Hub is a safe and secure place for Youth around the local area can [...]
St Agnes’ Parish – One Body Many Parts
At St Agnes' Parish we put Christ at the heart of everything we do. Our vision and mission "everything is to be [...]
We are about “Celebrating Life”
A glimpse into life at Catholic Care of the Aged where we provide services including, residential care, aged care and community care. [...]
St Agnes’ Parish Schools – Enrol in Excellence
St Agnes' Parish schools invites you to enrol in excellence. Find out more here https://stagnesparish.org.au/education/ Video created: 2015 We invite you to [...]
Feel secure in your own home with Community Care
Community Care is made to assist people who wish to maintain their independence while still living at home and giving assistance with [...]
100 years of Education in St Agnes’ Parish 1913 – 2013
Celebrating 100 Years of St Agnes' Parish. This is a slideshow from where it all began to where we are now in [...]
It’s never too late to start your career – Donna’s Story
Donna's story reminds us, it is never too late to start a career. Donna has worked with CCA as an AIN since [...]
Art Therapy providing comfort & connection to residents living with dementia
Art Therapy is a dementia-friendly program which provides residents with social inclusion and connection on a deeper level. There are several sessions including [...]
Never stop learning – Victoria’s Story
Victoria's story showcases how life can change in an instant. Victoria reached out to JHI to gain some further training in hospitality. [...]
Thinking of changing career paths? Steve’s Story
When Steve moved to Port Macquarie 2009 he was a truck mechanic and looking for employement. Whilst unemployed Steve volunteered with CCA. [...]
Our Values – Nourished By Faith
Christ is at the heart of all that we do at St Agnes’ Parish. We believe that our services are strengthened by our [...]
A Life Less Ordinary
A Life Less Ordinary, is a 40 minute documentary style of the work of Father Leo Donnelly during his time as Parish [...]
Our Values – Courageous Stewardship
As St Agnes' Parish we take responsibility for all that has been entrusted to us from who have come before and we [...]
Creating Hope
"Creating Hope" focusses on Kempsey Centacare client Beccy who at a young age Beccy suffered a seizure which left her significantly brain [...]
20 Years of Centacare Success
In 2015 we celebrated 20 years of service in our community with Centacare. Inspired by Christian faith, Centacare’s vision is for a [...]