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The martyrdom of the Holy Innocents embodies the cruelty and darkness often faced by the innocent
28 December 2023THE Holy Innocents represent a tragic and poignant event in Christian history. According to the Gospel of St Matthew, King Herod, threatened by the news of a newborn King of the Jews, ordered the massacre of all male infants in Bethlehem and its vicinity,... - Author: The Catholic Leader
This Christmas, may we know that God has made a home within us, Bishop Ken Howell writes
28 December 2023AFTER 40 years as a priest and bishop in the Brisbane Archdiocese, I now find myself celebrating Christmas in the Diocese of Toowoomba as their new bishop. As I settle into my new home, I think of the Holy Family as they were away from their home when... - Author: The Catholic Leader
St John's legacy lies not only in his writings, but in his dedication to Christ and the Church
27 December 2023ST John, the son of Zebedee and brother of St James the Great, was called to be an Apostle by our Lord in the first year of His public ministry. He became the "beloved disciple" and the only one of the Twelve who did not forsake the Saviour in the hour... - Author: The Catholic LeaderCHRISTMAS for many is a time of gathering family, friends and people we care about. It has become known for being close to those important to you. For those who will be travelling over this time to reach destinations, please take care in your travelling...
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St Stephen remains an inspiration, a symbol of unwavering faith
26 December 2023JUST after Christmas Day, the Church remembers its first martyr, and one of its first deacons, St Stephen. Catholics celebrate his feast December 26, while Eastern Catholics honour him one day later. In the Acts of the Apostles, St Luke praises St Stephen... - Author: The Catholic Leader
God answers the prophet's cry, Archbishop Mark Coleridge writes in his Christmas message
25 December 2023I"M not sure what exactly an algorithm is; until quite recently I'd never heard of the word. The world of algorithms just isn't my scene, though these days we can't escape them. They seem to rule our lives. They watch our every move online and seek to... - Author: The Catholic Leader
We stand in awe at the gift of our saviour, Bishop Tim Harris writes
24 December 20232023 has brought with it many blessings and challenges. I guess every year does. This year there seems to have been an intensity accentuated with an array of international, national and local flashpoints. Wars prevail, the COVID "tail" is still with us,... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Hamish Heads welcomed home just in time for Christmas
23 December 2023HAMISH Heads sees the end of 2023 shaping up as the "icing on the cake". He and his wife Karyn, childhood sweethearts married at 21, are expecting their fourth child - a Christmas gift from God. They have joked with friends that they would "be able to... - Author: The Catholic Leader
St Francis' Table ministry is bringing the love of Jesus to the isolated at Christmas
22 December 2023FRANCISCAN Immaculatine Sister Salvacion Bunao and her crew of holy helpers are busy kneading, baking and serving Jesus' love to families across South Brisbane in the lead up to Christmas. The team is called St Francis' Table. They host community lunches... - Author: The Catholic Leader
The miracle of life leads Bruna and Lucas to a beautiful wedding day with Jesus at the centre
21 December 2023BRAZILIAN Catholics Lucas Daniel and Bruna Sousa felt God's presence as they celebrated the Sacrament of Matrimony and baptised their third baby on the feast of St Padre Pio, September 23, at St Dympna's Church, Aspley. "Our wedding was so beautiful,...