When we think back over the recent Sundays we realise that thirst, blindness and death are all metaphors for what our spiritual life can be like: – we are thirsty, and unable to quench that thirst; – we are blind, and unable to see; – we are dead,...
5th Sunday Lent
First reading (Ezekiel 37:12-14). All three readings are concerned with resurrection to newness of life. In the First Reading Ezekiel describes the Babylonian exile of the Israelites and their promised restoration to their homeland in terms of death and resurrection....A Blessing for Healthcare Workers in a Time of Pandemic
Blessed are the ones who cannot be isolated.
Blessed are the doctors, nurses, chaplains, and hospital staff. Blessed are the hands that are raw from scrubbing and sanitizing, the palms that glisten with oil of healing. Blessed are the shoulders that carry the weight of life and death. Blessed are the feet that are aching from standing at the bedside and running between rooms. Blessed are the hearts that are frightened and breaking.
Working from Home
5 Tips on working from home – fun, yet constructive article. https://www.excelcampus.com/tips/tips-for-working-from-home/ Helpful hints in working from home. Video Conferencing Providers – Zoom, Skype, What’s App, and Face Time on Apple products....
Fr Paul’s 2nd Video Message
March 26, 2020
Prayers 2020
Our Collection of Prayer Resources Emmaus Productions...Welfare
St Vincent de Paul Contacts Handy Contacts Service Directory Free meals General Numbers Mental Health, Domestic Violence, Homelessness, Financial Counselling, Legal Advice, Hornsby Hospital, Additional Services. Check out our Emergency Page also. Self...
Feast of the Annunciation
The Annunciation (from Latin annuntiatio), also referred to as the
Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary,
the Annunciation of Our Lady,
or the Annunciation of the Lord,
is the Christian celebration of the announcement
Video message from Fr Paul
Outline from Fr Paul to parishioners on the initial impacts of the Coronavirus COVID-19 to Church...Sunday Prayer Resources
5th Sunday in Lent 2020 Single page resource prepared by Office of Evangelisation. 4th Sunday in Lent 2020 4th Sunday Lent – RESOURCE PREPARED BY THE AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE Specially prepared for at home prayer during Mass suspension. Multi-page...
Stations of the Cross
Will be prayed in the Church each Friday evening during Lent at 7.30pm. All are welcome. Remember social distancing during the reflection.Lent: a time in the Desert Wilderness An explanation of the ‘desert space’ in front of the altar In the Gospel for the first Sunday of Lent, Jesus is led into the desert wilderness, by the Spirit. For Jesus, as for us during Lent, the desert is: a place of encounter...
4th Sunday Lent
First reading (1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13). This passage tells the story of how Samuel identified and anointed David as the future king of Israel. The story shows the depth of God’s seeing. While people look at appearances, God looks at the heart. This is illustrated...
Homily – 4th Sunday Lent
Year A: 4th SUNDAY OF LENT Fr Paul & Fr Stephen, St Agatha’s, Pennant Hills – March 2020 No doubt, we have all had the experience of stumbling in the darkness and knowing what a relief it is when there is light in the darkness. No doubt many of us have...
Prayers for this time
Lockdown – a poem by Richard Hendrick (Irish Franciscan), plus many more Pandemic Prayers and a link to our common prayer page.
