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02/09/2026

What if renewal is not simply about leaving the old behind?

This week’s homily reflects on the courage needed to change from within, let go of our illusions and rediscover the wisdom and foundations that can help us grow.

True renewal is not always about chasing the new. This homily reflects on courage, inner transformation and rediscovering wisdom in our roots.

31/08/2026

What if our identity is not something we invent alone, but something we receive, shaped by countless generations and by our deepest origin in God?

This week’s homily reflects on the roots that help us become more fully human, compassionate and whole.

A reflection on human identity, ancestral wisdom and our divine origin, inviting us to receive who we are and grow towards compassion and wholeness.

22/08/2026

Sometimes the things we see as inconvenient or out of place are more important than we realise.

This week’s homily reflects on the hidden roots or foundations that give us strength: our spiritual life, our connection with those who came before us, and our willingness to make room for those we might otherwise push aside.

A reflection on the hidden foundations of spiritual life, our connection with those who came before us, and learning to welcome what we too easily push aside.

11/08/2026

What has your attention today?

In a world constantly competing for it, this week’s homily reflects on why our attention is so precious, how easily we give it away, and how silence, prayer and stillness can help us become more grounded.

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time1 Kings 19: 9, 11-13; Romans 9: 1-5; Matthew 14:22-33. As per the narrative in the Gospel according to Matthew, Jesus did not have

05/08/2026

Trouble, grief and pain can make us feel that we have little left to give. Yet when we pause, listen and reconnect with God’s love, we may discover an abundance already present within us.

In this week’s homily, we reflect on how small acts of presence, courage and generosity can grow beyond what we imagine, bringing care and nourishment to others.

18th Sunday in Ordinary TimeIsaiah 55: 1-3; Romans 8: 35, 37-39; Matthew 14:13-21. The Gospel now presents Jesus facing a painful moment. He receives the news

29/07/2026

Complaining can keep our attention fixed on what feels wrong, leaving little space to recognise what a difficult moment may be revealing.

This week’s homily reflects on quiet listening, wise discernment and the hidden value we may discover when we resist the urge to react too quickly.

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time1 Kings 3: 5, 7-12; Romans 8: 28-30; Matthew 13:44-52. The first reading says that Solomon, aware of his unexperienced mind and the

21/07/2026

Our minds can quickly become filled with worry, judgement and stories about what needs to be removed or fixed.

This week’s homily invites us to slow down, observe our inner struggles with patience and consider what they may be revealing to us. Through discernment and attentive listening, even difficult thoughts can lead us towards deeper understanding and growth.

16th Sunday in Ordinary TimeWisdom 12: 13, 16-19; Romans 8: 26-27; Matthew 13:24-43. Our minds are like a fertile soil where our words become ideas we entertain

15/07/2026

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St Therese invites you to join our 2026 Alpha program.

Alpha at St Therese Parish is a warm, judgment‑free space where parents can connect, breathe, share life, and rediscover faith in community - not through lectures, but through conversation, friendship, and support.

Contact: Fr Maurizio (Parish): 9667 3040 or Mary (parishioner/facilitator) 0419 204 438

13/07/2026

The words we hear, think and speak have the power to shape our hearts, our relationships and the way we experience the world. This week's homily reflects on how God's Word transforms us from within, inviting us to become people whose own words bring truth, hope and life to those around us.

15th Sunday in Ordinary TimeIsaiah 55: 10-11; Romans 8: 18-23; Matthew 13:1-23. From the previous reflection, we recall that Jesus says: ‘learn from me as I

06/07/2026

In this week’s homily, we reflect on discipleship as a path of disciplined strength, courage and freedom. Rather than being driven by fear, reaction or old patterns, we are invited to let our hearts be shaped by love, so our lives may serve renewal, compassion and community.

14th Sunday in Ordinary TimeZechariah 9: 9-10; Romans 8: 9, 11-13; Matthew 11:25-30. Farming is among the quiet revolutions of mankind. Our ancestors learned