May 21, 2019
I have returned to work after a week with our family, celebrating our son’s wedding. It was a great occasion, on a perfect day. We are proud of Edmund and Karen, and their willingness to commit to the promise of a life-long relationship. So many people spoke highly of both of them, and so the union of these two families has been enshrined in a ritual and celebration to be remembered.
May 14, 2019
I am conscious, as I write this message, that many of your will read this on the eve of the United Nations International Day of Families, 15 May. Each year, in Australia, we celebrate National Families Week from 15 to 21 May. Interestingly, for us it falls around Mother’s Day, a day when many families celebrate with their mums or gather to remember them.
May 07, 2019
Last week I shared with you a number of links for your consideration, in the hope of providing us with what we need to be consider when giving voice to our vote in the upcoming Federal election, and that could be of benefit for the whole community.
April 30, 2019
My regular readers are aware that my usual pattern for writing this message is to sit at my desk on a Sunday evening. So here I am at the beginning of a new week having had a very engaged weekend in the life of the diocese.
April 23, 2019
What a week it has been for those of us immersed in the many ceremonies that make up our Holy Week. Just over a week ago, my family welcomed Rowan Samuel into the family of the Catholic Church at his Baptism. It was a lovely celebration with the priest being attentive to Rowan and sharing in the joy of this sacrament. As he offered Rowan the candle with the words, “Receive the light of Christ”, Rowan reached out with enthusiasm, bringing great joy to those gathered to celebrate. I hope he always walks as a child of the Light.
April 09, 2019
Do not withhold your goodness from me
O Lord, may your love be deep in my soul