August 15, 2023
Once again it is Sunday evening and after singing at Mass, I have an ear worm that won’t leave me, of the chorus of a hymn we sang at the Preparation of the Gifts:
Do not be afraid, do not be afraid, have courage it is I.
(from the hymn Do Not Be Afraid by Suzanne Toolan rsm).
August 08, 2023
Who knows what can happen on high mountains or as we stay on mountain top experiences.
August 01, 2023
Allen and I have just returned home from another trip to the Gold Coast. This time we were present for the Confirmation of one of our granddaughters on Thursday evening, at Mary Mother of Mercy Church, Burleigh Parish.
July 25, 2023
On this cold weekend, we continue to listen to Chapter 13 of the Gospel of Matthew, and his parables about the kingdom of heaven being compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field, and how, during the night, his enemy came and sowed darnel among the wheat.
July 18, 2023
I found this weekend’s Gospel reading from Matthew (13:1-23) about the sower, the seed, and the soil most apt for the visit of Noel Pearson to the diocese, to speak to us about the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Voice referendum. This week we are also hearing from Common Grace about Listen to the Heart.
July 11, 2023
Sea Sunday is an invitation for us to find out more information about the pastoral, spiritual, physical, and emotional support we provide to seafarers who come to our shores.