Weekly reflections by the Dean or Assistant priest of Sale Cathedral
“Lent is a transformation time, a time to shed those habits that diminish us as human beings. It was in prayer that Jesus was changed and transformed. Let us ask ourselves How can we use this period of Lent to commit to a time of prayer each day? It could be as simple as a … [Read more…]
First Sunday of Lent, Year C 9 – 10 March 2019 COMPASSION In this year’s Lenten discussion groups program there are suggestions about welcome and Introductions for the leaders of each group to welcome members into a joint ‘sacred space’ for discussion and prayer. Borrowing some of these suggestion – I wish to share with … [Read more…]
Dear Brothers and Sisters,When, several years ago, one of my aunties was dying, she said to me, “Don’t forget in whom you have placed your trust.In 2018 it has been hard to trust. We seem at times to have been let down by some many of the institutions that support us, including our church.One of … [Read more…]
God has not forgotten his people None of us likes to be forgotten, yet there are times we would agree we have some experience of being forgotten. eg, by not being invited to a special event, or a contribution we have made to a parish project-seemingly taken for granted and not recognised. These experiences can … [Read more…]
EVERGREEN FOLLOWERS There is a story told by John Shea, (the legend of the Bells) that when God was making trees, he gave a gift to each species. He set up a contest to determine which gift would be most useful to whom. He told them ‘I want you to stay awake and keep watch … [Read more…]
13 – 14 October 2018 “If you take things from people, they are impoverished; but if you get them to give them up, they are enriched.” People are essentially good, but this goodness has to be awakened and called forth, if they are to enter the kingdom of love.” True Goodness This weekend’s Gospel tells … [Read more…]
6 – 7 October 2018 Today many people think when emotional love ends, they no longer love one another. Harold Kushner, an American Rabbi speaks of a young couple who came to him, asking he officiate at their upcoming wedding. At one point the young groom asked. ‘Rabbi, would you object if we made a … [Read more…]
29 – 30 September 2018 Mark 9:38-43,45,47-48 Practical Advice for Disciples Today’s gospel makes a number of important and very practical points. Though they were addressed originally to the leaders in the community, they have relevance for all disciples of Jesus. The apostles came upon a man who was casting out devils in Jesus name. … [Read more…]
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B 25 – 26 August 2018 My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It’s an all too familiar tale. Much of Australia, and most of our Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes, is again in the grip of drought. The current dry is so severe and there is no significant rain forecast. Aussies … [Read more…]
Universal That any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity. Prayer Heavenly Father, Through the sacrament of marriage, your Church sees in human love a sign of your presence. The fruitful love of spouses is an example of what each of us is called … [Read more…]