Diocesan News
Young people, students, teachers, families, clergy and religious walked over 23kms from 10pm on Friday evening in Blacktown, arriving in Parramatta at 7am, reflecting on Christ’s sacrifice on Good Friday and celebrating the joy in His Resurrection. At every stop, the pilgrims heard testimonies from young people who have said “yes” to God in their lives, alongside prayerful music and reenactments of the Stations of the Cross. [Read More]
There is no shortage of evil and wickedness in our world at this time. And it’s impacting even on us who inhabit an island nation continent. If only we could get rid of it. We know we won’t, but we know we have the capacity to extinguish the evil and wickedness in ourselves. [Read More]
For this was the hour of glory that Jesus had spoken about; this was the climax to the life of a humble Messiah who rode on a donkey, mingled with the social outcasts and washed the feet of others. He was not a conqueror through domination and violence but a suffering servant who lay down his life for the world. [Read More]
Maundy refers to the Latin word Mandatum which in turn originates from the words of our Lord: “A new commandment I give you. Love one another as I have loved you”. [Read More]