24/05/2026
✝️ 25 May – Our Lady, Help of Christians 🇦🇺🕊️
Today, Monday, we celebrate Our Lady, Help of Christians, the beloved patroness of Australia.
The title Help of Christians is one of the oldest Marian invocations, appearing in the ancient prayer 𝑺𝒖𝒃 𝒕𝒖𝒖𝒎 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒊𝒖𝒎, found on a third‑century papyrus.
For centuries Christians have turned to Mary as a mother who stands with us in times of fear, struggle and uncertainty. As one reflection notes, she stayed by Jesus even at the foot of the Cross, making her a powerful companion in our own moments of difficulty.
Mary under this title is honoured by Catholics across the world, including at the Shrine of Sheshan in China, and remains a reminder that no matter the trial, we never face it alone.
Join us as we honour Our Lady and ask her to pray for our parish, our nation and all in need.
Mass for the Feast
📅 Monday 25 May
⏰ 9:15am
📍 Holy Name Wahroonga
Our Lady, Help of Christians, pray for us!
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