In today’s Gospel, St Luke recounts how our Lord Jesus Christ, who from the cross, the glorious throne through which He offered Himself as an eternal sacrifice to redeem humanity, has shown us that His Mercy knows no bounds. Jesus, mocked by the Jews, and by the bad thief, who hardens his heart, blasphemes Jesus. The other thief, a criminal [...]
Encounter St. Luke's Night Saturday, 26 November, 7pm Come invite your non-Catholic family and friends or those you know who have not been back to church in a while! The next St Luke's Night is happening on 26 Nov at 7pm. We will be showing them around our parish and sharing a little about our faith and [...]
Do you feel injustice is being done to you? This could be through your work environment or maybe even when communicating with your family. Does it seem like the whole world is against you? In the first reading, the message is clear, the day of justice is coming, says the Lord. If you fear his name, the sun of righteousness [...]
The Sacrament of the Eucharist administered during the Mass is a sacrament of love and unity, and is a Paschal banquet whereby the Faithful partake of Jesus Himself. It recalls that we have been raised to the dignity of royal priesthood by virtue of our Baptism, and renews the configuration and incorporation in Christ that we have received in the [...]
Encounter Praise & Worship Saturday, 19 November 8 - 9.30pm Bethel Let's come together and raise our voices to sing our Lord's praises! St. Luke's Night Saturday, 26 November St. Luke's Night is an event where we host our friends, colleagues and family members to an evening of informal conversations about our faith. To register [...]
If you are asked to describe what you see, what would you write? Would you describe the black splatter of ink, or would you write about the white part of the paper? Psychologist and author of Hardwiring Happiness, Rick Hanson shared that the human brain is hardwired to focus on and recall the negatives more than the positives. Hence [...]
This Sunday’s readings challenge us to live courageously according to the values of God - which often go against those of the world. The first reading provides a perfect example of attempts to live holy lives in a world that does not understand us at all. It calls us to examine how we live our lives for Christ even in [...]
Encounter Holy Spirit Retreat 11 to 13 Nov 2022 Please scan QR code to register. Closing date: 6 Nov 2022. Art and Faith: All Saints and All Souls Register: tinyurl.com/CSMArtandFaithNov22 Monday, 7 November 8 - 10pm St Andrew/St Paul rooms, Level 3 (Gilgal Wing) Come and encounter the beauty of Art and a glimpse of [...]
Once again the Lord calls us to conversion and repentance for His great love and mercy is boundless. The story of Zacchaeus (yes, another tax collector!) shows us the faith and humility we need to facilitate salvation. In the reflection on the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, tax collectors were despised and hated in first-century Israel for collaborating with the [...]
Saint Augustine of Hippo Born: November 13, 354, Algeria Died: August 28, 430 Canonised: Pre-Congregation Patronage: Brewers, theologians Details Well educated, lived an earthly and sinful life; Through prayers of his mother, Saint Monica, he converted; Became a bishop; Wrote doctrinal and theological works; Doctor of the Church; Quotes: Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart [...]
