Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill 2020
The bill purports to protect vulnerable people from harm through what has been called ‘conversion therapies’. In faith communities, ‘conversion’ has a meaning of positive change, upholding human freedom and dignity.
The problem is this bill doesn’t merely do what it claims. It targets prayer, and appears to impose silence on people of faith from sharing their beliefs in an open, honest and faithful way. The bill imposes on the right of parents and children to speak plainly and honestly with one another. It robs adults from seeking whatever guidance and pastoral support they seek concerning deeply personal matters. READ MORE...
A Christmas Message from Archbishop Comensoli
In his Christmas message for the community, Archbishop Peter A Comensoli reminds us that despite the weight of the global pandemic, the Child Jesus was born in a time just like this, and is in fact, born for such a time as this. 'He comes to us always in our need and our reality. Jesus is Christmas: then – now – always.'
Pope Francis declares Year of St Joseph
On the 150th anniversary of the declaration of St Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church, Pope Francis declared a “Year of Saint Joseph” from 8 December 2020 to 8 December 2021. During this year of the pandemic, Archbishop Peter A Comensoli has entrusted the Archdiocese of Melbourne under the watchful protection of St Joseph, whom Pope Francis describes in his new Apostolic Letter entitled Patris corde (“With a Father’s Heart”), as a tender and loving father, who was 'creatively courageous' while being a 'father in the shadows'.
Read Patris corde (“With a Father’s Heart”) here
A Thought for a Quiet Moment...
“So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him. As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever feeds on me, he also will live because of me.”
— John 6:53–57
Daily Live Streaming Mass
St Patrick's Cathedral has DAILY MASS that you can see live or on demand.
You can view the Mass online HERE
Word On Fire's Catholicism Series streaming for free
Word on Fire are offering a free screening of their acclaimed Catholicism Series - 10 wonderful videos, over 500 minutes of content, to celebrate its 10 year anniversary.
New Catholic Resource: Shalom World
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SHALOM WORLD is a Catholic, commercial-free, 24/7, HD family entertainment channel, reaching out to the world with the Truth and Peace that can only be found in Jesus Christ! Amidst the sea of secular media offering lies and sins disguised as freedom and rights, we know that you are searching for something more for yourself and your loved ones. Let SHALOM WORLD be your source of informative, inspirational and vibrant entertainment, reaching out to everyone everywhere.
Take A Spiritual Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Triduum: A Spiritual Pilgrimage is a beautiful, 30 minute contemplative documentary. This film cinematically walks through the locations of the Holy Week story, re-presenting the most important days of human history. Immersed in the real and sacred places of the Holy Land, the pilgrim faithful is brought tangibly nearer to the story, the landscape, and the reality of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Triduum draws Catholics and those with open hearts and minds to experience a deeper understanding of these events and places, and offers rich meditations for the pilgrimage of daily life. Now more than ever, as many of us are confined to our homes, journey along this spiritual pilgrimage and be drawn more deeply into the life and love of God.
Spiritual Communion
It is important to remain close to our Eucharistic Lord during this time. You can make a spiritual Communion uniting yourself to a Mass being celebrated anywhere in the world.
The following prayer can be used.
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, And I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, Come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there And unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
The Quarantined Catholic Hub
We’re all feeling an absence. What can we do if we’re unable to attend Mass and receive the Eucharist? Remember, Jesus is still present in His Church—in tabernacles, with His priests, and, in a very real and powerful way, in Scripture.
This is an opportunity for great spiritual growth. Take advantage of this time to increase your devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, explore the richness of Sacred Scripture, and deepen your understanding of the faith. On this page, you’ll find all the resources you need to continue growing with the Lord no matter where you are.
- Free streaming of "Lord, Have Mercy: The Healing Power of Confession"
- Presented by the St Paul Center for Biblical Studies by Dr Scott Hahn
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The Stations of the Cross from the Holy Land
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