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December 11, 2020
Over the course of his career my father delivered over three thousand Melbourne babies. He never got over the miracle of birth. A devout man,…
Read moreOver the course of his career my father delivered over three thousand Melbourne babies. He never got over the miracle of birth. A devout man,…
Read moreAs we celebrate Advent it is noticeable that the Coming of Jesus takes three forms. The most obvious is that coming in the past which…
Read moreWhere do I begin? Have you ever found yourself asking that question? Have you ever wondered amidst all the things to do and with the…
Read moreSometimes in our house there is confusion. I use words and phrases that I think are quite clear and am met with a blank look…
Read moreWe are looking forward to celebrating Christmas together more than ever this year. It is a joyous time to celebrate the birth of Christ, but…
Read moreJohn Morrissey, a member of St Vincent de Paul Camberwell Conference for nearly 20 years, reflects on his time and the work with the Conference.
Read moreThe word Advent means Coming. Therefore, its orientation is towards the feast of Christmas. Historically Christmas preceded Advent. We have hints of the beginnings of…
Read moreAs we safely re-open our churches, we also begin the catch up of Baptisms postponed during lockdown. Families have been patiently waiting for the opportunity…
Read moreMembers from the Children’s Liturgy group at Surrey Hills Wattle Park Parish share some of their family traditions and preparations during the Advent Season… Advent…
Read moreAdvent: Old English, from Latin adventus ‘arrival’, from advenire, from ad- ‘to’ + venire ‘come There is great excitement around Melbourne as our…
Read moreWaiting is part of life. And sometimes the expectation of what is to come, which accompanies our waiting, can be as good as that for…
Read moreLike 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…
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