- Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneThis week’s Gospel is one I have heard so many, many times before: Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand. You might say that this is one of the beloved Gospel stories...
- Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneIn last week’s Gospel, Jesus calls upon the Twelve and sends them out two by two with virtually nothing to conduct their mission. This would have been tiring and challenging...
- Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneThe second Sunday in July is when we come together across the globe to celebrate Sea Sunday. Seafarers play a critical role in our daily lives, most often unrealised and...
- Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneOn Jesus’ return to his hometown he taught in the synagogue. The local people were amazed by his wise teachings. They asked each other, “isn’t this the carpenter, Mary’s son?”...
- Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneWe often find ourselves pulled in countless directions and sometimes forget our common vocation to become disciples, and the Gospel today reminds us we must continually place faith in God...
- Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneMany hours before the storm, Mark’s Gospel tells us that Jesus steps in a boat to speak to the crowd gathered on the shore. The water is calm, Jesus has...
- Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneThe white vestments are gone, the Easter candle has been moved, the incense has burned out and the bells have been shelved. Today the Church descends from the euphoria of...
- Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneThis week’s Gospel has us revisiting the events of Holy Thursday that we commemorated not so long ago. This time as we reflect on this Gospel passage, we do so...
- Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneToday’s Gospel reading calls us to reflect on the meaning of discipleship. Each of us are called as disciples. God is our authority and our mission is to spread a...
- Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneThis week we acknowledge Pentecost Sunday, our oldest Feast day and what is often referred to as as the birthday of the Church. Unlike most birthdays, the mood was far...
Weekly Reflections
Author: Archdiocese of Brisbane