St Michael's Church, Belfield

14/06/2026

12/06/2026

This pastoral letter, “Adoring the Eucharistic Lord: Let Us Kneel Before the God Who Made Us”, was issued by Anthony Fisher for Corpus Christi 2026 as part of Sydney’s preparation for the International Eucharistic Congress in 2028.

Main points in simple language

* The Eucharist is the centre of Catholic life and worship.
* Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist: Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity.
* Catholics should grow in love for the Eucharist through Mass, prayer, adoration, Benediction and Eucharistic processions.
* Worship involves the whole person, including the body. Our actions and postures express what we believe.
* The Archbishop encourages frequent Confession, proper preparation for Mass, observing the Eucharistic fast, and thanksgiving after Communion.
* He wants churches to provide more opportunities for Eucharistic adoration and prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
* He calls Catholics to bring the grace they receive from the Eucharist into their daily lives and service of others.

What did he say about kneeling for Holy Communion?

Kneeling is one of the major themes of the letter.

The Archbishop says that:

* “Kneeling most clearly reveals what we believe about God and our relationship with Him.”
* Kneeling is not degrading or servile, but an expression of adoration, gratitude, humility and trust before God.
* Scripture contains many examples of people kneeling before God and before Christ.
* Kneeling has been a normal and revered Catholic practice for many centuries.
* Receiving Holy Communion while kneeling remains a fully legitimate and valid option in the Catholic Church today. He specifically notes that it is “a perfectly valid option envisaged in the current Missal.”
* He has asked parishes to restore kneelers where they have been removed so that people who wish to kneel may do so more easily.

In one sentence

Archbishop Fisher is not saying that everyone must receive Communion kneeling, but he is strongly encouraging a renewed appreciation of kneeling as a traditional and powerful sign of faith in Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist, while affirming that kneeling for Holy Communion is a completely legitimate choice for Catholics.

10/06/2026

– Talk by Robert Haddad in the Parish Hall at 7:30 pm tonight. He will continue his series on the prophecies of Jesus the Messiah in the book of Isaiah from the Old Testament.

10/06/2026

Could you not watch one hour with me?
Watch ye, and pray that ye enter not into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh weak.
~Matthew 26:40-41

Attending adoration and benediction during Lent can deepen your relationship with God, increase your faith, and help you feel peace and joy.

~ Spiritual growth:
You can grow in virtues like humility, patience, and obedience.

~ Peace:
You can experience peace in your heart and mind, which can help you resist temptation.

~ Prayer:
You can learn to pray and improve your reception of the Eucharist.

~ Relationship with Jesus:
You can grow closer to Jesus and hear what He is telling you.

~ Awareness of God's love:
You can become more aware of God's love and the gifts you have been given by the Holy Spirit.

"The greatest love story of all time is contained in a tiny white Host".
~Fulton J. Sheen

09/06/2026

The Sacred Heart is an enduring symbol of Christ's limitless mercy and forgiveness, providing comfort to those who feel burdened.
It is an intentional time to slow down, reflect on the core of Christ's teachings, and grow your personal relationship with Him.
Devotion to the Sacred Heart is historically linked to bringing peace, reconciliation, and unity to divided families and communities.
The feast encourages us to offer prayers and acts of love in response to the hardships and brokenness of the world.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us ❤️‍🔥

07/06/2026

Corpus Christi procession 2026