Pastoral

Join with Fr Paul and Fr Peter as they celebrate the Parish’s traditional ANZAC Day Mass. In military tradition, the ‘Last Post’ [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Reflecting on the Gospel from John 8: 51-59, Fr Paul shares an interesting insight about the age of Jesus. He also sets [...]

Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel (John 8: 21-30), which sees the start of a narrative, a theme that will run until the [...]

Jesus tells the disciples their sorrow will turn to joy As we continue the journey towards the Ascension in John’s Gospel (16: [...]

Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (12:1-11), which tells of Jesus’s return to family and friends in Bethany – to [...]

In John’s Gospel (Chapter 13) Fr Paul reflects that Jesus is troubled in spirit, knowing that he is soon to be betrayed [...]

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 [...]

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 Risen Lord is met with doubt and disbelief Today’s Gospel (Mark 16: 9-15) summarises the appearance of the Risen Jesus before [...]

In today’s Gospel (Luke 24: 35-48) the two disciples share what happened on the road to Emmaus with the other disciples who [...]

In today’s Gospel (John 20: 11-18) Mary of Magdela weeps at the empty tomb of Jesus and is met by two angels. [...]

In today’s Gospel (Luke 24: 13-35) we hear the intimate story of two disciples on the road to Emmaus and their unexpected [...]

John’s Gospel today touches on the growing divide between Jesus and the Jews. Fr Paul, speaking from St Agnes’ Church in Port [...]

The Gospel today from John (7:40-52) sees the people, chief priests, police and Pharisees debating over who Jesus really is. Fr Paul, [...]

With Mass Services postponed and the Parish Churches closed Fr Paul Gooley, our Parish Priest, wants to provide opportunities for those interested [...]

Today is the Feast of the Annunciation. Join Fr Paul for Spiritual Communion today as he reads to the Gospel according to [...]

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 [...]

For Fr Paul today’s Gospel (John 11) is one of the most moving because it sees Jesus, the son of God, crying [...]

Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel (John 8: 21-30), which sees the start of a narrative, a theme that will run until the [...]

Five loaves and two fish feed five thousand In John’s Gospel (6: 1-15) today we hear how Jesus feeds a large crowd [...]

John’s Gospel (6: 52-59) today sees Jesus teaching in the synagogue at Capernaum. He causes a stir among the Jews there who [...]

 Jesus says trust in God and trust in me Today’s Gospel passage – John 14: 1-6 – is one of the most [...]

Jesus teaches Nicodemus Last week our Gospels focused on Jesus risen and the reaction of those close to him. From today, and for [...]

Today’s Gospel (John 6: 22-29) sees people searching for Jesus after he fed them on the hillside near the Sea of Galilee. [...]

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 [...]

Feast of St Athanasius Today we remember St Athanasius (295-373) who assisted at Council of Nicea and fought against arianism (the belief [...]

Jesus explains how he is the way to the Father This Gospel from John (14: 7-14) follows on from yesterday’s Gospel and [...]

Jesus: Whatever you ask in my name will be given to you Fr Paul says today’s Gospel (John 16: 22-28) brings to [...]

John the Baptist tells his followers that Jesus comes from above Today’s Gospel (John 3: 31-36) is about John the Baptist reassuring [...]

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 [...]

Jesus calls us to mission, ministry and service In John’s Gospel (13: 16-20) today, Fr Paul says we are listening to a [...]

Feast of St Matthias Matthias is elected to the twelve For today’s Feast of St Matthias Fr Paul reads from the Acts [...]

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) [...]

The conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus continues Fr Paul says the first thing you notice about today’s Gospel (John 3: 7-15) is [...]

Feast of St Peter Chanel In John’s Gospel (6: 30-35) today the people are still with Jesus, looking for a sign that [...]

Jesus speaks with the Jews at the Temple In reflecting on this descriptive passage from John (10:22-30), Fr Paul reminds us that [...]

Jesus outlines 3 things the Spirit will help the disciples realise Fr Paul says two themes continue to run through our Gospel [...]

The conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus concludes. In today’s Gospel (John 3: 16-21) we hear the final part of initial discussion between [...]

Feast of Catherine of Siena In John’s Gospel (6: 35-40) today we see and hear Jesus make some amazing promises – he [...]

John’s Gospel can be divided into two books - the book of Signs and the book of Glory. Today’s reading (John 12: [...]

I am the vine, you are the branches In today’s Gospel (John 15: 1-8) we experience a part of the Last Supper [...]

Jesus tells the disciples there is so much more he wants to share with them After reading today’s Gospel (John 16: 12-15), [...]

Today, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (5:31-47) in which the Jews confront Jesus about on whose authority he is [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Feast of St Anthony of Padua Fr Peter reads from the Gospel of Matthew (5:33-37) in which Jesus talks about making promises. [...]

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 [...]

Feast of St Barnabas Today we honour St Barnabas, one of the twelve apostles chosen by God himself, through our Lord Jesus [...]

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’ [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Treat others as you would like them to treat you Fr Paul says we are winding down towards the end of the [...]

Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar Today, Tony reads from the Gospel of Mark (12: 13-17), which documents a confrontation between [...]

Salt and Light Anne notes that Jesus preferred using simple every day imagery to make his point as demonstrated in today’s Gospel [...]

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 [...]

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: [...]

Feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist Fr Paul reads the Gospel from Luke (1:57-66, 80) and says it is [...]

Feast of St Charles Lwanga & Companions Today, while we reflect on the Gospel of Mark (12:18-27), Tony asks us also to [...]

I am gentle and humble of heart After reading today’s gospel (Matthew 11: 25-30), Fr Paul shares with us a beautiful reflection [...]

Jesus sends the twelve as sheep among the wolves In today’s Gospel (Matthew 10: 16-23), like the last couple of days, Jesus [...]

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).  [...]

The parable of the sower Today Fr Paul reads two passages from the Gospel of Matthew. The first (Matthew 13:1-9) is the [...]

(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 [...]

Feast of St Thomas, the apostle Today Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (20:24-29) about Thomas’ encounter with the risen [...]

Feast of St Ignatius of Loyola Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (13: 54-58) about Jesus visiting his home town [...]

Take up your cross and follow me Today, in Matthew’s Gospel (16: 24-28), Fr Paul says we hear the first of three [...]

Feast of St Lawrence Fr Paul reads the Gospel from John (12: 24-26) when Jesus tells his disciples that unless a grain [...]

The Gospel today comes from Matthew (10: 34 -11:1) and, like Saturday, our reading is at the end of the second set [...]

The Pharisees ask Jesus for a sign In our Gospel (Matthew 12: 38-42) today we hear the scribes and the Pharisees asking [...]

Jesus compares the kingdom of God to a mustard seed Today in our Gospel (Matthew 13: 31-35) we hear two parables in [...]

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 [...]

Feast of St Dominic Today’s Gospel (Matthew 14: 13-21) tells of crowds pursuing Jesus and the disciples even though they had withdrawn [...]

Feast of Alphonsus Liguori  Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel from (Matthew 14: 1-12), about the death of John the Baptist and tells [...]

Feast of St Benedict Today we celebrate the memorial of St Benedict, who was born in 480 in Nursia in Italy and [...]

Jesus is the servant of the Lord Fr Paul says today’s Gospel from Matthew (12: 14-21) explains to us how Jesus is [...]

The Son of Man came to not to be served but to serve Feast of St James Today we celebrate the life [...]

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 [...]

Yesterday’s readings were replaced with those for the Feast of St Thomas so we missed hearing about Jesus eating with tax collectors [...]

Feast of St Mary of the Cross Mackillop Today, as we celebrate the solemnity of St Mary of the Cross Mackillop, our [...]

Come to me and I will give you rest Fr Paul reads the Gospel from Matthew (11: 28-30) in which Jesus invites [...]

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 [...]

Why Jesus teaches in parables Fr Paul says that in our Gospel today, Matthew (13:10-17) quite cleverly slips in the question the [...]

Listen to these words and act on them Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel from Matthew (7: 21-29), which brings to an end [...]

Jesus explains what the Kingdom of Heaven is like Fr Paul reads two Gospels, the one we missed yesterday (Matthew 13: 44-46) [...]

Feast of the Transfiguration Today, Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (17: 1-9) as we celebrate the Feast of the [...]

Jesus instructs his disciples Yesterday we began the mission discourse of Jesus with the naming of the twelve. Today in Matthew’s Gospel [...]

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 [...]

Who can be part of Jesus’ family? Today’s Gospel (Matthew 12: 46-50) may seem quite strange as we see the two distinct [...]

Jesus explains the parable of the weeds Fr Paul reads and reflects on the Gospel of Matthew (13: 36-43) in which Jesus [...]

Jesus calms our storms Yesterday, due to the Feast of Sts Peter and Paul, we didn’t get to hear the Gospel from [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Jesus casts out demons In this Gospel we hear Matthew (8: 28-34) again stressing the power of Jesus.  Fr Paul says we [...]

Feast St Bonaventure Fr Paul reads the Gospel from Matthew (11: 25-27) and shares a little about the life of St Bonaventure, [...]

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 [...]

Feast of St Martha Today we celebrate the feast of St Martha as Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Luke (10: [...]

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 [...]

Jesus names the twelve Today we move on to Chapter 10 of Matthew’s Gospel and Fr Paul says we need to be [...]

Jesus tells Peter ‘Feed my sheep’ Over the next couple of days, with our Easter season coming to an end and Pentecost [...]

Feast of Mary Mother of the Church: ‘Here is your mother’ The celebration of Mary Mother of the Church falls perfectly in [...]

Feast of Mary Help of Christians Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of John (19;25-27) for the Feast of Mary Help of [...]

Who is the beloved disciple? Today is the last of our Easter season – it is a time of change – from [...]

Jesus prays for unity to be a sign of God’s love Today in John (17: 20-26), Fr Paul says we hear the [...]

Feast of Philip Neri Fr Paul reads today’s Gospel (John 17: 1-11) and shares a little bit about the life of priest, [...]

Jesus prays for his church In the Gospel (John 17: 11-19) today, Fr Paul says we need to keep in mind that [...]

Father Paul reads from the Gospel of Matthew (26: 14-25) and reflects on the reasons why Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus to the [...]

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 [...]

The Palm Sunday celebration is always one of contrast, moving quickly from the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem to the reading [...]

Fr Paul filmed in mid April footage of him and Shannon (Fr Donnelly's pup) on their morning walking ritual reciting the rosary. This [...]

Walk with Fr Peter Wood for half an hour as he takes us on a beautiful and gentle journey through the Stations of the [...]

By most ancient tradition, this is the night of keeping vigil for the Lord, in which, following the Gospel admonition, the faithful, [...]