Spiritual Resources
Prayer sites
Pray for Ukraine and Russia. Our Bishop Anthony is urging the People of God in the Diocese of Broken Bay to join their prayers with Catholics around the world to pray for the swift end to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. The Australian Catholic Bishops...
Advent 2021 enrichment
As we count down the days to Christmas during these difficult times, we pray that by meditating on God’s Word in these daily Advent and Christmas reflections, you may be graced with moments of silence to ponder in your heart (cf. Lk 2:19) the many “blessings” in your life—inspiring you in your call to “blessedness” (that is, “holiness”) where true happiness is gained (cf. Pope Francis, Gaudete et exsultate, 64).
Coronavirus Prayers 4
From Archbishop Anthony Fisher, Catholic Archbishop of Sydney We pray at this time for all affected by the coronavirus:for the dead and the grieving, the sick and the dying;for the elderly and the vulnerable, the isolated and the anxious;for those caring for them, our...
Bay Connect Program Launch
To support Bishop Anthony’s wish to continue to connect and engage online with our community during these challenging times, the Evangelisation team launches BAY CONNECT today. This initiative provides an online program of regular activities commencing on 30...
National Day of Prayer in this Time of Pandemic
Sunday 22 August An ecumenical national day of prayer has been organised on Sunday 22 August, calling Australia to come together in prayer in light of the current COVID-19 crisis. It is an initiative of a broad range of Christian communities and includes the...
Coronavirus Prayers 3
From First Congregational Church of Berkeley, California: O Source of Healing, I place in your hands all people around the world who are sick with COVID. I place in your hands all those caring for them: family and friends, nurses and doctors. I place in your hands all...
Coronavirus Prayers 2
Prayer from St John the Evangelist Parish, Lambton: Jesus Christ, you travelled through towns and villages “curing every disease and illness.” At your command, the sick were made well. Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we...
Coronavirus Prayers 1
Lord Jesus Christ, you taught us to love our neighbour and to care for those in need as if we were caring for you.In this time of anxiety, we pray for an end to the pandemic.Give us strength to comfort the fearful, to share hope,and to assure the isolated of our love,...
Pope’s Prayer Intentions August 2021
By Benedict Mayaki, SJ - Vatican News (link here) In his video message for his prayer intention for August, Pope Francis reminds the faithful that “the vocation of the Church is evangelization,” and even more, “the Church’s identity is evangelization.” In this month,...
Pope’s Prayer Intentions – July 2021
Play the 2 minute video. The Bible says that whoever finds a friend has found a treasure. I would like to invite everyone to go beyond their groups of friends and build social friendship, which is so necessary for living together well. We especially need to have a...
Foster Care
Helping children and families cope is a generous Christian gift. To learn more of CatholicCare’s initiatives in this area; please see this letter from Tim Curran and a recent video with the Bishop.
Prayer posters
Would you like little reminders to help teach the children the basic prayers? Click below the images to download a print-ready file – no charge.
Print and fit into a frame 15 x 20 cm (8 x 6 inch). Frames are available at KMart for around
Pope’s prayer intentions for January 2021- video
Pope Francis says, “Fraternity leads us to open ourselves to the Father of all and to see in the other a brother or sister, to share our lives or to support, to love, and to know each other. The Church values God’s action in other religions, without forgetting that for us Christians, the wellspring of human dignity and fraternity, is in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”
Pope’s prayer intentions for November
… that progress in robotics and AI “be human”
In his video message on his prayer intention for November, Pope Francis emphasizes that progress in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) be oriented “towards respecting the dignity of the person and of Creation”.
Pope’s October, 2020 Prayer Intention
Women in Leadership Roles in the Church. "We pray that by virtue of baptism, the laity, especially women, may participate more in areas of responsibility in the Church."
Resources on Sacrament of Eucharist (Holy Communion)
Some of the best websites to explain the sacrament of Eucharist (or Holy Communion) – for parents, families and children. Together At One Altar is a resource for school-age children in years F-12 in Australia to develop their formation in the Eucharist and assist...
Kid’s Bulletin
The Kids' Bulletin is a fun way for Catholic kids to learn about the Faith every week. It has stories about the week's Gospel, Saint of the Week, Puzzels and is deliverable to your email. You can find each week's Kids Bulletin on this...
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.
A Season of Prayers
Prayer this Lent The 3 key practices of Lent: prayer fasting almsgiving Do I pray to? praise God, express my love of God, be silent in the loving presence of God, express gratitude, seek forgiveness, ask….. How do I pray? When do I pray? Morning prayer Prayer time...
Prayer & collection for those affected by the bushfires + assistance
A Special Collection will be held next weekend (25/26 January) to raise funds for the Vinnies Bushfire Appeal. Donations can be made in cash on the day or online at www.bushfireappeal.com.au Donations raised will go to people directly impacted by the bushfires.
Bp Anthony’s Christmas Message 2019
Bp Anthony’s thoughtful seasonal video message (3.5 mins). Click to view.
Pope Francis & compassion.
Pope Francis on Atheists. Pope Francis on Reconciliation. Pope Francis Asks Chicago Teen to Sing for Him: Part 1 | Moderated by David Muir | ABC News Pope Francis Calls Los Angeles Mother a 'Brave Woman': Part 2 | Moderated by David...
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for July
That those who administer justice may work with integrity and that the injustice which prevails in the world may not have the last word. Video will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
Pentecost Letter from Fr David Ranson
There is a perspective in theology that regards the event of Pentecost as the birth of the Church. On this day, the Spirit is poured out on the disciples. They are released from their disillusionments and their fears; they are enSpirited and emboldened to go out and to preach the Good News that the life of Christ is more powerful than death, that the self-sacrifice of his love has overpowered the forces of selfishness and suspicion, that the future stretches out beyond us as a constant invitation full of possibility. Our dead-ends have become new beginnings; our sunsets have been changed into dawns.
How Pope Francis calls us to mission
by Fr Noel Connolly SSC, Plenary Council Facilitation Team Friedrich Nietzsche, the atheistic, “death of God” philosopher, was fond of taunting his Christian friends with: “I’ll believe in your redeemer when you look more redeemed.” Pope Francis in Evangelii...
Video – Pope’s June prayer intention: “The Priests’ Way of Life”
I would like to ask you to look at the priests who work in our communities.
They are not perfect, but many give it their all until the very end, offering themselves with humility and joy.
They are priests who are close to the people, ready to work hard for everyone.
Prayer for a New Bishop
Heavenly Father and Eternal Shepherd, you watch over and govern your flock with vigilance and concern. In your immense love, grant to your Church a pastor who will please you by his holiness and aid us with his unfailing care. In your time, grant us the joy of...
Life Marriage Family
Life Marriage and Family from the Diocesan Office for Evangelisation has a number of workshops to help address some of the parenting issues for families or would-be families including online influences.
An open letter from Fr David Ranson to the Grand Mufti of Australia
Your Excellency,
The events of 15 March 2019 in Christchurch are etched indelibly now in our minds and in our hearts. Through you, I extend the sympathy of the Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay to the Muslim people of New Zealand (and Australia) who have been the target of this senseless brutality which we utterly reject and condemn. We stand with you in shock and in grief in the face of the evil that has been perpetrated.
Article by Anna Krohn, ABC
In times of ravaging emotion, a thoughtful observation from an on-looker can name what seems beyond coherent thought or speech. The media-savvy Orthodox Jewish-American Rabbi, Shmuel ("Shmuley") Boteach, made just such an observation during the all-too-often...
Diocesan Safeguarding Panel
In September 2018, the Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay officially launched its Diocesan Office for Safeguarding, an initiative commenced under the leadership of former Bishop, Most Rev Peter A Comensoli. This significant development marked the first stage of a new...
Lenten Discussion Groups
During Lent our Parish encourages parishioners to come together in groups to pray and reflect on the coming Sunday Gospel and our relationship with the Lord. Click here to learn about the great resources the Diocese has prepared.
Reflection on the Solemnity of the Trinity:
Today we contemplate and celebrate the Most Holy Trinity, the mystery of God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This is a deep mystery of our faith – not a mystery to be solved, but the mystery of God who is a “communion of love” and into whose life we are invited for all...
May: the month of Mary
A reminder that May is the month when we honour Mary as our heavenly mother. As a final gesture of love in his own Passion, Jesus turns to Mary, and says to his beloved disciple John: “behold your mother.” And from that time, John (representing all disciples) made a...
Our Lady of Fatima
This weekend (13th May) marks the 101st anniversary of Mary’s first appearance to the three children, Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco at Fatima. It was there that the Blessed Virgin under the title of Our Lady of the Rosary appeared on six occasions in 1917. In her...
The Holy Family
December 31, Feast day. Scripture tells us practically nothing about the first years and the boyhood of the Child Jesus. All we know are the facts of the sojourn in Egypt, the return to Nazareth, and the incidents that occurred…
Reflections by Rev Dr David Ranson
On the major issues facing us as a society including the Royal Commission. Very thoughtful…
What is love?
How to choose joy in the midst of a trial; one couple’s journey from fertility issues to a problem pregnancy – 6 minute video.
Prayer podcast
A great podcast talk by Msg Charles Pope on prayer. Listen online or takeaway. Very relevant for all. Nourishment for the mind & soul.
Common Prayers
Lift up your prayers – for all ages.
Prayers for this time.
Once more, we are called to pray in “the domestic church”. “Where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am among them.” (Matthew 18:20). Read more.
Mass online
We hope that you enjoy this service, and tell your friends, families, and colleagues about it. Please invite them to join the community of the Our Lady of the Way parishes as we worship.
Daily Prayer
All your daily readings, reflections and prayers can be found by clicking on the image above. You'll be directed to a beautiful Catholic prayer page.