The National Liturgy Office has provided the following resources for parishes to use to help aid their preparations for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. More resources are available on their website.Christian Unity must be rooted in Prayer Praying, walking,...
Resources for ANZAC Day 2024
Below you can read and download various prayers, articles and reflections from different sources in preparation for celebrating ANZAC Day on April 25.Prayer & LiturgyThe National Liturgy Office has prepared a number of resources to assist in your ANZAC Day...
Entering into Holy Week
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. On Palm Sunday we remember Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, with crowds waving palm branches and proclaiming "Hosanna" as he rode into the city on a donkey. Holy Week culminates in the celebration of Easter Sunday,...
For the land and its peoples
These resources have been compiled from National Liturgy Office's resources Pause Take a moment to still yourself. Take a deep breath and ask God for a renewed sense of presence with you in this moment. Readings of the Day 1 Kg 8: 22-23, 27-30: You have said, my name...
Through the desert God leads us to freedom | Lent 2024
This year, Pope Francis has chosen the Book of Exodus as the focal point for his Lenten message, highlighting the theme "Through the Desert God Leads Us to Freedom." Lent, traditionally a time of personal reflection and spiritual growth, becomes an opportune moment to...
The Epiphany of the Lord | Sunday, 7 Jan 2024
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.The Epiphany of the Lord Pause Take a moment to still yourself. Take a deep breath and ask God for a renewed sense of presence with you in this moment. Opening Prayer O God, who on this day...
Feast of the Holy Family | Sunday, 31 Dec 2023
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.Feast of the Holy Family Pause Take a moment to still yourself. Take a deep breath and ask God for a renewed sense of presence with you in this moment. Opening Prayer O God, who were pleased...
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us | Christmas Day 2023
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.The Nativity of the Lord Pause Take a moment to still yourself. Take a deep breath and ask God for a renewed sense of presence with you in this moment. Opening Prayer O God, who wonderfully...
Celebrating Christmastide | The Season of Christmas
The twelve days of Christmas that follow the joyous celebration on December 25th hold special significance for Catholics, marking a continued period of reflection and celebration. The days from December 25th to January 6th, known as the Feast of the Epiphany or...
A Journey of Advent Reflections
As we prepare our hearts and minds for the celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, we invite you to join us in a series of reflections that will illuminate the path towards the manger. Advent, derived from the Latin word "adventus," meaning "coming" or...
Feast of Christ the King | Prayer for Sunday 26 Nov
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.Feast of Christ the KingLearn more about Ordinary Time > Pause Take a moment to still yourself. Take a deep breath and ask God for a renewed sense of presence with you in this moment....
Prayer for the 7th World Day of the Poor | 19 Nov 2023
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Pause Take a moment to still yourself. Take a deep breath and ask God for a renewed sense of presence with you in this moment. Opening Prayer Grant us, we pray, O...