Homilies / Gospel Reflections

This page is still under construction, its aim is to publish the homilies that are preached in our communities. More to be posted soon, enjoy!

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Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time (Yr C) – 4 November 2007

Aspirant for the Diaconate, Mr John O’Hanlon, reflects upon the Zacchaeus story in Luke 19:1-10 and relates Jesus’ invitation to Zacchaeus to ourselves: How is Jesus calling us down out of the tree to be in relationship with us? (John preached this homily as part of his training while at Coolangatta-Tugun Parish).

Sixth Sunday of Easter (Yr A) – 27 April 2008

Fr Pat MacAnally reflects upon the theme of Leave-Taking in John 14:15-21. In his reflection Fr Pat draws upon Fr Huong’s departure from the Parish and ANZAC day remembrance.

Ascension Sunday (Yr A) – 4 May 2008 – 1

This homily, given by Fr Dan Ryan at the Alpha Retreat on Ascension Sunday, reflects upon Acts 1.1-11 and Matthew 28:16-20. He looks at the current time of Christianity as “the Middle time” and the promise of the Holy Spirit.

Ascension Sunday (Yr A) – 4 May 2008 – 2

This homily, given by Fr Pat MacAnally reflects upon the Easter-Ascension-Pentecost event from the perspective of Mary Magdala, the first witness to the Resurrection and Jesus’ promise to be with us always (Matthew 28:16-20).

Trinity Sunday (Yr A) – 18 May 2008

This homily, given by Fr Dan Ryan, reflects upon our Triune God as extravagant in love and as the ‘Divine Indiscriminate Welcome’ (John 3:16-18).

The Body & Blood of Christ (Yr A) – 25 May 2008

This homily, given by visiting priest, Fr Danny McBrearty, reflects upon the mystery of the Eucharist as self-giving and the unique perspective of a mother who has recently given birth (John 6:51-59).