Father Andrew Doohan's homily for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) as preached during the 5.30pm Saturday evening Mass in Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton. This Sunday also marks Australia Day and the first Sunday of the Word of God.
The readings proclaimed were Isaiah 32:15-18; Romans 12:9-13; Matthew 5:2-12.
"How can we be both authentically Christian and authentically Australian? Allowing the Word of God to permeate our very lives, everything we do, say and are, is a very good first step."
Administrator Catholic parishes of Dungog and Gresford and Master of Ceremonies.