Holy Spirit Parish, Bray Park

14/11/2024

"In this gripping episode, we journey through ’s turbulent 7th century, witnessing the rise of and the fall of . Discover how internal crises sparked major religious reforms led by King and the prophet , with the discovery of playing a crucial role. Despite these efforts, Jerusalem’s fate takes a dramatic turn, culminating in its fall to Babylon and the transformative exile that profoundly shaped the ." 🕊
Join Archbishop Mark Coleridge, renowned Biblical scholar, of the Archdiocese of Brisbane, as he dives deeper into the people of God's faith, leadership, and resilience that continue to echo through the ages.

Podcast By Archbishop Mark Coleridge – The Navel of the Earth: Jerusalem in time, theology and imagination.

14/11/2024

"Contrary to how it was portrayed, de Bruyn’s speech was not just a rehashing of the Catholic position on contentious issues. Rather, but a reflection on how to live one’s Catholic faith in the public sphere." 🔥

The mass walkout of staff and students at the ACU graduation ceremony, and the failure of leadership to back Joe de Bruyn, not only reflects poorly on the university, it entirely missed the point of de Bruyn’s address, writes Monica Doumit.

07/11/2024

01/11/2024

Big thank you to all of our volunteers and participants in making the event a resounding success. Your unwavering commitment and heartfelt prayers have truly illuminated our Parish community. Each of you played a vital role in creating a beautiful and inspiring experience that will be cherished by all.
May your kindness and devotion continue to shine brightly, bringing hope and joy to everyone around you. Together, we have shown the power of unity and faith.

31/10/2024

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All Saints' Day is celebrated on November 1st, honouring all saints, known and unknown, who have reached heaven. As we celebrate those in full communion with God, let us reflect that we are also called to be among their company. May we ask for their intercession, always strive for holiness and to fulfil God's will every day. ❤️☁️

Do you have a favourite Saint?

31/10/2024

"Charbel of Parousia Media sits down with Fr John Iacono a priest of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney. Fr John talks about his family, migrating to Australia from Italy and his missionary work in the . He also shares his story of returning to Italy for study where he has confession with and some amazing insights into the life of this Italian Saint."

In this episode, Charbel sits down with Fr John Iacono a priest of the Archdiocese of Sydney. Fr John talks about his family, migrating to Australia from Ita...

31/10/2024

31/10/2024

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October 31 marks All Hallows' Eve, a special time as we prepare our hearts for All Saints Day. While many know it as Halloween, this vigil holds deep meaning in Catholic tradition. It’s a day to celebrate the Church Triumphant and honour the Saints who inspire us on our spiritual journeys. Let’s embrace this occasion as a chance for true devotion, remembering that “hallow” means “holy.” Through the intercession of the Saints, we can nurture hope and strive for our own sanctity. May our observance bring us closer to God’s kingdom, a place He has prepared for His faithful. ✝️🙏

28/10/2024

In a heartfelt tribute, Archbishop Mark Coleridge reflected on his deep friendship with the late Bishop Michael Putney during the Bishop Michael Putney Memorial Lecture recently. As His Grace prepares for retirement, he cherishes the memories of their conversations and emphasised how Bishop Michael's vision of ecumenism profoundly shaped his own journey. Archbishop Mark highlighted Putney's unwavering commitment to fostering unity among diverse faiths, describing him as a visionary of Paradise with a heart big enough for everyone. 🙏

You can access and read the full Lecture here: https://bit.ly/4eWU9WH

28/10/2024

Throughout history, there have been many heroes of our faith – we call them Saints! They were human beings of all ages, not unlike us, who said ‘yes’ to following Jesus and shared God’s love with others in amazing ways.

In a particular way, the Church remembers this ‘great cloud of witnesses’ and calls on their intercession when we celebrate the Feast of All Saints. They are like a heavenly cheer squad, praying for us and encouraging us to follow Jesus in all we do.

To help include the children in your parish or family in the celebration of the Feast of All Saints on 1st November. our Children and Families Team have created some resources that you might like to use, to pray with the saints and get to know them better!

Head to tinyurl.com/all-saints2024 to find them.