Some rare treats are always saved up for this time of the year, and so it is with this week's two minute homilist - Fr Tom Elich of Bulimba Parish. It's no surpise that as a liturgist he offers a great insight into today's date and its place within the...

"To the newborn child, we bring not gold, frankincense or myrrh but the gifts of our faith and the hope to which it gives birth and the joy to which hope gives birth. The star leads us to the light, and at his feet we lay what we bring. The God who...

Here is the text of Archbishop Mark Coleridge's Christmas homily from Mass at The Cathedral of St Stephen: archbne.org/dwgl

In his January intention for prayer the Pope urges that we pray for peace and justice in the world. Vatican News https://www.facebook.com/vaticannews/videos/1275795716141700/

I ask that all the people of the Archdiocese keep everyone involved in this unprecedented bushfire crisis in their prayers, especially at Sunday Mass this weekend. Bishop Ken Howell O God, Lord of all creation, our strength in adversity, our health...

Another debut in the two-minute homily ranks - this time by Dcn Andrew O'Brien from the Yeronga Parish. Here he reflects on the Feast of the Epiphany: "Paying homage is not just a passing nod in a sea of distraction but a determined focus to encounter...

Archbishop Mark Coleridge, President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, announces the national Catholic response to the bushfire crisis which will include special collections at Masses on the Australia Day weekend. Read more http://bit.ly/2sVkUsx

Our homilists are very generous with their time and we do thank them for another great year. Here's a peek behind the scenes at some of the few grains of sand and grit which allow them to make pearls of wisdom.

Pope Francis asked attendees at the 1st General Audience of the New Year to join him in praying for Australia, as it faced devastating fires across the country. The Pontiff said "I would like to ask everyone to pray to the Lord that He will help this...

Papua New Guinea Cardinal John Ribat, about 80 Port Moresby Catholics and members of the Brisbane Papua New Guinea Catholic community will travel to Marian Valley for the opening and blessing of a chapel dedicated to Blessed Peter To Rot on January 19th...