Archdiocese Of Brisbane

Archbishop Mark Coleridge's Christmas Message 2024 "Christmas isn’t just about the birth of the Child who is God-with-us. It’s certainly about that, but it’s also about the human response to the birth of the Child. May his peace be with you on your journey. Happy Christmas to you all."

Centacare clients joyfully celebrate Christmas with their loved ones, embracing cherished traditions that honour this season. Each family has unique ways to observe this holy season, whether through long-held customs or new practices being created. What special traditions do you and your loved ones uphold to celebrate Christ's birth?

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Emmanuel Ayankudy for the Third Sunday of Advent 2024, Year C. "Today the question for us to ponder is, how can I bring joy and hope, healing and reconciliation to wounded hearts and lives?"

The Holy Rosary is one of the most cherished prayers in the Catholic Church, with many great popes, saints, and Christian leaders urging us to embrace it. In her apparitions, Our Lady frequently calls us to pray the Rosary daily, seeking peace for the world and an end to conflict. As we pray the Rosary, we meditate on the public life of Jesus and Mary through Scripture. The Rosary encompasses twenty Mysteries, divided into the five Joyful Mysteries (prayed on Mondays and Saturdays), five Luminous Mysteries (prayed on Thursdays), five Sorrowful Mysteries (prayed on Tuesdays and Fridays), and five Glorious Mysteries (prayed on Wednesdays and Sundays). We invite you to join Gabriel, Sang and Kalepo from Holy Spirit Seminary as we pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary together.

Join Archbishop Mark Coleridge for Episode 6, the final episode of "The Navel of the Earth: Jerusalem in Time, Theology, and Imagination."

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As we approach Christmas, Deacon Gary encourages us to actively promote peace this season and find ways to support those who are suffering. This Christmas, let your gratitude to God be expressed through practical acts of love, following the example of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. By reaching out and helping others, we can embody the true spirit of the season and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Jack Ho for the Second Sunday of Advent 2024, Year C. "Jesus wants to enter into our heart, to bring us love, to bring us mercy and peace. Not just for us to keep as private treasures, but so that we can in turn give to others as well."

Let’s Pray with the Sisters of Mary Morning Star a Marian prayer for guidance and faithfulness.

Join Archbishop Mark Coleridge for Episode 5 of "The Navel of the Earth: Jerusalem in Time, Theology, and Imagination." This episode looks at the concept of the New Jerusalem, as described in Revelation, which represents a divine vision where God dwells among humanity, eliminating suffering and death. This vision reassures believers that despite present challenges, they are moving towards a restored paradise, filled with joy and healing for all nations.

Our Holy Father invites us to embrace the coming Jubilee Year as an opportunity to deepen our faith. He encourages us to recognise the Risen Christ in our everyday lives and to allow this experience to transform us into pilgrims of Christian hope. Join Vanessa for a time of prayer, where we can uplift each other and strengthen our community in faith.

With heartfelt gratitude, we bid farewell to Bishop Tim Norton SVD as he embarks on a new chapter in the Diocese of Broome. Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and service to the Archdiocese of Brisbane. We wish you every blessing and joy in this next phase of your missionary journey!

Advent is a season of anticipation and preparation, where we look forward to the coming of Christ with hope and joy. This season invites us to reflect on our spiritual readiness, embracing the wisdom of our ancestors and the promise of new beginnings. Join Brad as he explores the hope and renewal that Jesus’ birth signifies.

Two-Minute Homily by Cardinal Giorgio Marengo for the First Sunday of Advent 2024, Year C. ""As the Father has sent me, so I send you." The mission of the Church rests on those words. And it is not only words, but it is our lives shaped after the model of Christ."

December 3 is International Day of People with Disability, and the theme for this year is, “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.” Sam reminds us of our call to support, uplift, and embrace all people, ensuring that our communities reflect true inclusion and compassion. May our actions mirror God’s unconditional love, nurturing a sense of genuine belonging for all. Let’s pray!

Join Archbishop Mark Coleridge for Episode 4 of his new podcast "The Navel of the Earth: Jerusalem in Time, Theology, and Imagination." This episode delves into the four senses of Scripture, illustrating how Jerusalem symbolises both the Church and individual faith. Discover how God's glory now resides within the community of believers, transforming them into the New Jerusalem. Reflect on your spiritual journey by listening to this Episode.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Michael Grace for the Feast of Christ the King 2024, Year B. "The feast of Christ the King invites us to do more than simply acknowledge Christ’s kingly status. It invites us to reflect upon one of life’s most important questions, whom do we serve?"

Let's Pray with St Stephen’s Cathedral Schola, directed by Christopher Trikilis A Joyful Psalm (O Sing Joyfully – Adrian Batten (1591-1637) - Psalm 81)

Archbishop Mark Coleridge invites you to explore the rich tapestry of Jerusalem's history in his podcast series “The Navel of the Earth: Jerusalem in time, theology and imagination”.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Anthony Mellor for the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 2024, Year B. "In a world which seems full of things which are ready to crash down at any minute, we are gathered by God to hear the promise of God’s eternal word."