Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (25: 1-13) in which Jesus shares the parable of the sensible and foolish bridesmaids waiting for the bridegroom to come. Afterwards Fr Paul shares a little about St Lucy whose memorial we celebrate today. Fr Paul says Lucy was martyred in Syracuse, probably during the [...]
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (11: 16-19) in which Jesus compares his generation with children shouting to each other as they sit in the marketplace. Fr Paul says this Gospel reading is often called the parable of the playing children, and it is one of those stark contrasts that [...]
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (11: 11-15) in which Jesus says, ‘Of all the children born of women a greater than John the Baptist has never been seen; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he is’. Fr Paul says a question that is asked [...]
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (11: 28-30) in which Jesus says, ‘Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest [...]
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (18:12-14) in which Jesus asks his disciples, ‘Suppose a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them strays, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hillside and go to in search of the stray?’ Fr Paul says in the Old Testament the [...]
Today as we celebrate the solemnity of the immaculate conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Luke (1: 26-38) in which Mary says yes to God’s request that she become the mother of Jesus. Afterwards, Fr Paul shares a little about this special feast day. Fr [...]
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (9: 35 – 10: 1, 6- 8) in which Jesus as he sends out the twelve to go to the lost sheep of Israel saying to them ‘You received without charge; give without charge’. Fr Paul says the Gospel today has two parts. Part [...]
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (9: 27-31) in which Jesus asks two blind men who seek healing, “Do you believe that I can do this?” They said, “Sir, we do.” Then he touched their eyes, saying, “Your faith deserves it so let it be done for you”. Fr Paul [...]
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (7: 21, 24-27) in which Jesus says, ‘Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a sensible man who built his house on rock’. Fr Paul says the Sermon on the Mount is the first of Matthew’s [...]
Inspired by Christian faith, Centacare’s vision is for a community that promotes dignity, equality and participation of its citizens. A community in which there is recognition of individual and social rights and responsibilities, where each person is supported to reach their full potential. In 2015 we celebrated 20 years of service in our community [...]