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The podcast series with Archbishop Mark concludes with a return to Luke's gospel for Jesus' unforgettable final words from the cross. Subscribe to our podcast to receive each episode directly to your device. The post Jesus: Words From The Cross – Episode…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Mario Debattista OFM for the Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "The God we Christians say comes first and is more important than everything else, comes with the name, 'Love'." The post Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Paul Chackanikunnel CMI for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "It is in places of extreme hopelessness and vulnerability that we meet the God of hope and transformation." The post Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time -…

The Gospel of John records the two shortest words from Jesus on the cross and they are linked around the determination to do the will of God until the very end. Subscribe to our podcast to receive each episode directly to your device. The post Jesus:…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Jason Middleton for the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "While we cannot earn salvation, our loyalty goes much deeper, to be experienced as the total transformation of our lives in Him." The post Twenty-Ninth Sunday…

As his suffering continues, the Gospels of Matthew and Mark record Jesus referring to his God rather than the intimacy of Father at other times on the cross. Subscribe to our podcast to receive each episode directly to your device. The post Jesus: Words…

Two-Minute Homily by Dcn Adam Walk for the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "God asks each of us, in the same way he asked the rich man, to reorient our lives to be focused on His kingdom." The post Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time -…

As his suffering continues, the Gospels of Matthew and Mark record Jesus referring to his God rather than the intimacy of Father at other times on the cross.  

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Mark Franklin for the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "Our faith says that it is only by dying to self that we are capable of giving life to others, which carries within it Christ's promise of eternal life." The…

We turn to the Gospel of John as Jesus' thoughts move to those waiting with him as he is crucified, telling his mother: "Woman, behold your son." And to the disciple whom Jesus loved: "Behold your mother". Subscribe to our podcast to receive each episode…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Bryan Roe for the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "The Good News is that Jesus is always with us… He helps us to hit the target; to pour ourselves out completely to God and to each other." The post Twenty-Sixth Sunday…

The Gospel of Luke again features in Archbishop Mark's reflections as Jesus speaks to one of those crucified with him, saying: "Amen I say to you: Today you will be with me in paradise." Subscribe to our podcast to receive each episode directly to your…

Two-Minute Homily by Dcn Peter Pellicaan for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "Whatever we do, let's do it in peace, let's be kindly and let's be considerate and let's recognise that one of the great strengths and beauties of our Catholic…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Francis Belcina OSA for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "What crosses do you carry? What responsibilities are on your shoulders? Carrying these with Christ might just be our path, the church's path of salvation."…

In the first episode of the series, Archbishop Mark reflects on the Gospel of Luke as Jesus addresses his Father: “Father, forgive them for they know now what they do”.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Marty Larsen for the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "God does speak to us, subtle, and in whispers. We need to use our senses to hear God's voice in the midst of a very noisy world at the moment." The post Twenty-Third…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Denis Scanlan for the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "All humans' purpose is to tend the garden by proclaiming the Peace of Christ. That peace is where we rejoice and respect our differences and gifts and live in harmony."…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Leo Burke for the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "A very beautiful theme develops where Christ feeds the people… and then Christ leads them to take on not only physical food, but spiritual food." The post Twenty-First…

Two-Minute Homily by Dcn Andrew O'Brien for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2021. "Like the psalmist, we pray, 'create a pure heart in me, O Lord'. Like Mary, God our king desires our beauty." The post Feast of the Assumption…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Anthony Mellor for the Solemnity of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop 2021. "If our intention is pure, lacking in self-interest, and we have charity, kindness, in our hearts, we shall have God with us and with God on our side,…

"Once you have tasted the authentic food you will hunger for more…The food that endures for eternal life is Jesus himself." The post Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Two-Minute Homily: Dcn Ivan Ortiz appeared first on Archdiocese of Brisbane .

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Adrian Sharp for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "Ordinary food may feed our bodies, but the Eucharist feeds our souls and our very capacity for God." The post Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Two-Minute Homily:…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr James O'Donoghue for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "Offering care to others is charism of a true Christian. Caring is key to the Gospel." The post Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Two-Minute Homily: Fr James…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Regimon Gervasis for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "The reliance on God is the living out of our faith in God. This trust in God will make us humble to accept and depend on the will of God." The post Fifteenth Sunday…

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Bob Harwood for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021. "Jesus demonstrated a power over the forces of evil which attracted gratitude to God. His teaching about the Kingdom of God drew people to the safety of God's love."…