LITURGY MATTERS: Christian Initiation and The Gift of Storytelling
Stories can have a way of grabbing our attention and giving us inspiration; people connect to stories. When we do connect to a story, we are more likely to remember them, and the more the story impacts us, the more likely we are to share it. What story are you currently telling? Is it a story of faith? Is it a story that could inspire others?
LITURGY MATTERS: Liturgy and Mission - a word from Bishop Michael
It was the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time (8 October 2023) and the usual large crowd of the faithful gathered for Mass in the Sacred Heart Cathedral church. Bishop Michael Kennedy was presiding, and we were commissioning the Assistant Masters of Ceremonies.
LITURGY MATTERS: Mystery and Mission
On the 28-30 September members of the Maitland-Newcastle Diocesan Liturgy Council and other members of the diocesan community descended upon Brisbane for the National Liturgy and Music Conference, along with 500 others from around Australia and the Pacific.
LITURGY MATTERS: ACU Public Lectures
In the lead-up to the 60th anniversary of Sacrosanctum Concilium (the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy of Vatican II, 4 Dec 1963), the ACU Centre for Liturgy is proud to present two exciting public lectures by international liturgical scholars...
LITURGY MATTERS: Pay attention!
The fundamental starting point for human life and faith – all religions and faiths – is the imperative to pay attention.
LITURGY MATTERS: Choosing Repentance – Seeking Healing
‘Choosing Repentance – Seeking Healing’ is the title of the second decree from the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia. What does this title mean to you? What is your experience of ‘choosing repentance’ and of ‘seeking healing’?
LITURGY MATTERS: Everybody! Everybody! Everybody!
Pope Francis’ World Youth Day cry, ‘Everybody! Everybody! Everybody’ is echoing through communities around the world. The question is, how are we hearing it and responding to it here in the Church of Maitland-Newcastle?
LITURGY MATTERS: I find myself wondering...
There’s a lot happening for all of us, as individuals and as a church community. Over recent times it has given me pause to wonder about the gaps I experience between belief and practice in myself, as much as in our community. What follows are some of my meandering ponderings.