Posts by Isabella Garcia
WOJ Ordinary Time 17, Year C
Ask, and it will be given to you; search and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you ( Jesus, Luke 11:9) Feel free to share “Words of Jesus” with your networks: Tweet or post to social media Include in your organisation’s bulletin Add to your slides for reflection on…
Read MoreWOJ Easter 6, Year C
“Do not let your heart be troubled or afraid” (Jesus, John 14:1) Feel free to share “Words of Jesus” with your networks: Tweet or post to social media Include in your organisation’s bulletin Add to your slides for reflection on the Sunday readings Print for staff inspiration Add to your email signature each week…
Read MoreWOJ Ordinary Time 8, Year C
Good people draw what is good from the store of goodness in their hearts; bad people draw what is bad from the store of badness. For the words of the mouth flow out of what fills the heart. (Jesus, Luke 6:45)
Read MoreWOJ Ordinary Time 23, Year B
‘Everything he does is good, he makes the deaf hear and the dumb speak.’ (Mark 7:37)
Read MoreWOJ Ordinary Time 2, Year B
“You are Simon son of John; you are to be called Cephas – which means Rock.” (Jesus, John 1:42)
Read MoreConfession a Place of Victory
Reconciliation is so much more than a merely human experience of unburdening the soul… Any good barman, counsellor, or hairdresser can listen to a confession! Rather, it is a powerful, grace-filled encounter with the mercy of Jesus, who is present in the person of the priest. Many people are anxious and fearful about going to…
Read MoreOur daily Bread
How sharing dinner is a ritual at the heart of a family’s life. Many of our fondest memories from childhood relate to meals we have enjoyed with our family, such as long Christmas lunches, the weekly roast, or fish and chips on a Friday night. The humble family meal is a powerful daily ritual that…
Read MoreAmor
Amor is a high-quality, magazine-style booklet inspired by Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia Amor is a wonderful way to introduce Catholics to the wisdom of the document, especially those unlikely to read the full exhortation. It is a 48-page, visually rich booklet which aims to touch hearts with striking imagery and thoughtful, informative reflections…
Read MoreChristmas according to Kids
What happens when you ask a bunch of kids to tell the story of Christmas? Enjoy this story of Bethle-ha-ha-ham and the magical star that appeared. Click here for more videos from Southland Christian Church channel on Youtube
Read MoreCreating a family culture in your parish
Families are the foundation of our society and a microcosm of the Church itself. Children and their parents belong in Mass and our communities are so much richer for it. Our committed Mass goers have highlighted this particular truth in their experience of taking their children to Mass: People fear being judged… not by God,…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Mass Survival: Guide for Parents
Planning ahead Picking a Mass Generally speaking, if you have young children, a morning Mass is better than an evening Mass. Tired kids are not much fun for parents. Many parishes have a specific Mass for families where the atmosphere is more child-tolerant and family-friendly. If you can, make it your regular Mass. You’ll also…
Read MoreServing those who serve
The Chaplain Department of the Australian Imperial Forces was formed in 1913. It included 116 appointed chaplains with equal numbers of each denomination. After the War began, the numbers were rearranged according to the proportion of the populations. 414 clergy men served in WWI and received a total of 72 honours in recognition of their…
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