Advent: Old English, from Latin adventus ‘arrival’, from advenire, from ad- ‘to’ + venire ‘come There is great excitement around Melbourne as our city gradually unlocks the doors…
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Waiting is part of life. And sometimes the expectation of what is to come, which accompanies our waiting, can be as good as that for which we long. Think of…
Parish Priest Sacramental Life
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Like so many other things this year, the annual ordinations to the priesthood were postponed due to COVID-19. The set date of 12 September came and went as churches remained…
Archdiocese of Melbourne Sacramental Life
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This week’s gospel presents us with the classic text from Matthew’s Gospel of the end times. We read of the separation of the sheep and the goats. The king says…
Parish Priest Sacramental Life
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In August this year Mrs Jennifer Gray informed us that she would be completing her time as Principal at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Deepdene at the conclusion…
Parish Priest School Community
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Our faith is not meant to be locked away. It has been an interesting time being in lockdown. For some people there have been blessings and for some struggle and…
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This week’s gospel tells the parable of the master who entrusts his property to his servants while he is away abroad. Each receives a different number of talents, according to…
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“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of…
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The Eucharist for the life of the world Last weekend was the first opportunity for some of us to gather to celebrate Mass at our various parishes. When only…
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This Sunday we celebrate the feast of All Saints and, as Father Frank reminds us in his article on the saints this week, this is a feast that celebrates our…
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