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Homily: Chrism Mass, 2013
Sacred Heart Cathedral, BendigoI find immense consolation in the fact that the Gospels give us a realistic portrayal of our forbearers in the ministerial priesthood, the apostles. They were ordinary...
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Homily: Holy Thursday, 2013
Remembrance is at the very heart of what we celebrate this evening. A memento is a very precious gift to help us remember something of the person we love which has outlasted them, but will stay with...
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Homily: Good Friday, 2013
Today, we could rightly say to ourselves that we have been to Calvary. However, all this does not happen automatically, just because we have taken part in this liturgy. It is a question of accepting...
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Homily: Easter Vigil, 2013
This Easter Vigil is the most important Mass of the liturgical year. It is the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus. Historically, it is during this service that people are baptized...
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Homily: Easter Sunday, 2013
Although Jesus had told His disciples many times that He would rise from the dead, they did not really believe Him. And so, it is not difficult to imagine the feelings of these women at that moment...
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Homily: Jubilarian's Mass, 2013
The powerful words from St Paul’s letter to the Corinthians give a clear message to us all and are so appropriate for our reflection here today: “Whatever you do, do it for the glory of God… just as I...
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Homily: Ordination of Fr Ashley Caldow, September 14th, 2013
Ashley will join with me, together with all the priests of the Diocese of Sandhurst, to build upon the legacy of those who have gone before us, to bring Christ to our world and our world to Christ. I...
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Homily: Catholic College Bendigo Graduation Mass, 2013
Well done to all at Catholic College Bendigo for the successful completion of another year of schooling – and special congratulations to those students who are graduating and leaving school. I hope...
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Homily: Adult Faith Graduation, 2013
Well, my dear friends, let me say first how pleased I am to be with you as your Bishop, to celebrate this Graduation Mass with you. This is an extremely special event. The completion of your studies...
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Homily: Sandhurst Schools Education Board, 2013
Wisdom, we are told, is easily found by those who seek it. Truly an appropriate reminder, as we gather to celebrate a year of wise leadership of our schools in the Sandhurst Diocese. Whilst gratefully...
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