READINGS AT MASS THIS WEEKEND:First Reading
Isaiah 55:6-9 Responsorial Psalm
Ps 144:2-3. 8-9. 17-18. R. v.18
(R.) The Lord is near to all who call him. Second Reading
Philippians 1:20-24. 27 Gospel Acclamation
See Acts of the Apostles 16:14
Alleluia, alleluia! Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son. Alleluia! Gospel
Matthew 20:1-16
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Catholic Articles, Events and Media |
How do I know if I have encountered Jesus? |
God is Love - Encyclical by Benedict XVI |
This week Fr Mike Schmitz (in the video above) talked about his conversion story and made reference, in particular, to his encounter with Jesus through the confessional. He encouraged those watching his video to read through the encyclical by Pope Benedict 'Deus Caritas Est' (God is Love) and to discover in ourselves how we encounter Christ - perhaps through Sacraments, through Scripture, through prayer, or through our encounter with others. The encyclical takes around 2 hours to read and is one of Pope Benedict XVI's encyclicals from his first year in his Pontificate - an audiobook has been made and can be accessed on Formed. READ THE ENCYCLICAL HERELISTEN TO THE ENCYCLICAL ON FORMED
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MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS: FOR THE 109th WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES 2023 |
This weekend is the 109th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Pope Francis has prepared a message based on this year's theme; Free to choose whether to migrate or to stay. Freedom being a widespread concern especially for those in pastoral ministry. In his message, the Pope draws on biblical examples of refugees; especially of our call to feed the hungry, give drink to those who thirst, clothe the naked, care for the sick and visit those who are in prison.READ THE POPE'S MESSAGE HEREHelping us to understand better this message - Archbishop Christopher Prowse offers a reflection on the Pope's message also:READ THE REFLECTION HERE
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Deacon George Piech Meat, supporting South Sudanese youth |
Deacon George Piech Meat is one of three South Sudanese deacons serving his local migrant community. He was recently appointed as Chair of the South Sudanese Youth Justice Advisory Group, where he will be able to work with the government to support and help ‘transform’ the lives of South Sudanese young people. He talks to us about this role, about the joys and challenges of his community, and what he hopes to achieve in this new position.READ THE ARTICLE HERE
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Missionaries, sowers and witnesses: WYD pilgrims reunite for retreat |
‘Do not be afraid’ was the clarion call issued to World Youth Day pilgrims last weekend (16–17 September), who reunited for the first time since returning from Lisbon last month. Close to 600 young people from Melbourne parishes and schools attended World Youth Day in Lisbon, with pilgrims converging in the Portuguese capital after a series of pre-pilgrimage experiences in Rome, Assisi and the Holy Land.READ THE ARTICLE HERE
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Church set to hand Vatican report on Bishop Saunders to WA police |
“Following yesterday’s request from the Western Australia Police, the Church is taking immediate steps to provide them a copy of the Vatican-initiated report into Bishop Christopher Saunders,” said Archbishop Costelloe in a statement on 20 September.READ THE ARTICLE HEREDuring the week, Channel 7 News spoke of the Vatican's investigation making reference to Pope Francis' 2019 Apostolic Letter motu proprio Vos Estis Lux Mundi. Vos Estis Lux Mundi sets out complaint and investigation procedures regarding crimes of sexual abuse committed by clerics and members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life and concealing crimes of sexual abuse by Bishops and their equivalents.READ THE APOSTOLIC LETTER HERE
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Becoming Missionary Disciples with Archbishop Julian Porteous |
Archbishop Julian Porteous is one of the most courageous bishops in Australia today. He is visiting Melbourne to inspire Catholics to be missionary disciples using their "head, heart and hands" to evangelise. Topic: Becoming Missionary DisciplesSpeaker: Archbishop Julian PorteousDate: Wednesday 4th OctoberTime: 6.30pm light supper provided, 7.00pm Talk beginsCost: Free, light supper providedVenue: Greg Craven Conference Centre, Australian Catholic University, FitzroyRegistration essential: Catholicevents.com.auAn initiative of the Knights of the Southern Cross Victoria
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