Archdiocese of Brisbane

The 'Seven Penitential Psalms' continues with Anne Frawley-Mangan reflecting on Psalm 143. Listen or download the audio file, or watch the video below: Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify streaming platforms to receive each episode directly…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Dan Redhead for the Fifth Sunday of Lent 2023. "We know Jesus to be our Lord and Saviour, and that He is the key to eternal life." The post Fifth Sunday of Lent – Two-Minute Homily: Fr Dan Redhead appeared first on Archdiocese…

The 'Seven Penitential Psalms' continues with Cynthia Rowan reflecting on Psalm 130. Listen or download the audio file, or watch the video below: Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify streaming platforms to receive each episode directly…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Saji George for the Fourth Sunday of Lent 2023. "In this Lenten season, let us learn more about Jesus and God our father. It will open our eyes to see the divinity of God." The post Fourth Sunday of Lent – Two-Minute Homily:…

The 'Seven Penitential Psalms' continues with Colleen Tracey reflecting on Psalm 102. Listen or download the audio file, or watch the video below: Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify streaming platforms to receive each episode directly…

The 'Seven Penitential Psalms' continues with Clare Schwantes reflecting on Psalm 51. Listen or download the audio file, or watch the video below: Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify streaming platforms to receive each episode directly…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Peter Brannelly for the Second Sunday of Lent 2023. "It is upon reflection, that we grasp the transfiguring experiences in which something ordinary and everyday suddenly becomes luminous to reveal something extraordinary and life-transforming."…

During times when we wish to express repentance and especially during Lent, it is customary to pray the 'Seven Penitential Psalms' and the Songs of the Suffering Servant. Next in the series we have Emma Kruse reading and reflecting on psalm 38. The penitential…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Michael Grace for the First Sunday of Lent 2023. "If we do find ourselves tempted, we must lift our minds to God, recognising that in him alone is found the fullness of life we rightly desire." The post First Sunday of Lent -…

We are disobeying all the rules of cutting back on things in Lent by having this second helping of 'The Seven Penitential Psalms' so soon after the last. There is a rhyme and reason to it all though, as we can now settle into a groove that will carry…

In the first Psalm reflection of the 'The Seven Penitential Psalms' series, hear from Elizabeth Harrington. Listen or download the audio file, or watch the video below: Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify streaming platforms to receive…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Francis Belcina OSA for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023. "Loving and forgiving one's enemy doesn't mean that we agree to what they're doing. But we need find a place within us to show compassion instead." The post Seventh…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr John Conway for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023. "The message of the Kingdom of God is all about being in relationship with one another and learning to live in harmony rather than dwelling in conflict." The post Sixth…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Peter Dillon for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023. "It might be challenging to look at new ways living our faith, but if we don't open ourselves to these challenges how we can expect God to speak to us in this ever changing…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Mauro Conte for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023. "We can only boast in the fact that we belong to God but not because we are smart enough to find Him; but rather because He is merciful and loving enough to look for us."…

Archbishop Mark continues to explore the Great Characters of the Bible and looks to Paul who took Christianity and turned it into an urban phenomenon which gave Christianity its institutional profile. Episode 7 – Paul – is available here: Subscribe to…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Rafal Rucinski for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023. "Every day we must strive again to be faithful. This is true repentance and we are invited to live that way." The post Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – Two-Minute Homily:…

Archbishop Mark continues to explore the Great Characters of the Bible. Episode 6 – Mary Magdalene – is available here: Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify streaming platforms to receive each episode directly to your device. The post…

Two-Minute Reflection by Steph Rogers for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023. "The Messiah who the Israelites were spending their whole lives waiting for, is here. Jesus Christ is here, waiting for you." The post Second Sunday in Ordinary Time…

Archbishop Mark continues to explore the Great Characters of the Bible. In this episode we turn to the mysterious figure, Peter, who is always listed first in the early church. Episode 5 – Peter – is available here: Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts…

Two-Minute Reflection by Dr Jenny Close for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord 2023. "Epiphany is a prime opportunity to bring home the message about the universal significance of the birth of Jesus. This child who is born to us, was not just Messiah…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Bryan Roe for the Feast of Mary Mother of God 2023. "This gospel tells us in a very profound way that Jesus emptied himself of his divinity and became human like us, he was a baby like us, he was like us in all things, but sin."…

Two-Minute Homily by Archbishop Mark Coleridge for the Nativity of the Lord 2022. "In Christmas we celebrate the monumental fact that God comes to us, becomes one of us, in order to lead us home, home to the garden and out of the desert." The post The…

The series on Great Characters of the Bible continues. Archbishop Mark describes Jeremiah as an influential figure for gospel writers and perhaps the best-known of all the prophets. Episode 4 – Jeremiah – is available here: Subscribe to our podcast on…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Bernie Gallagher for the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2022. "Saint Joseph is a model for us of including God in our lives, especially in times of trouble." The post Fourth Sunday of Advent – Two-Minute Homily: Fr Bernie Gallagher…