Liturgies

We commemorate Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity to Ireland and by extension, celebrate the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. When so many Irish immigrated to Australia they bought with them this rich heritage and culture thus contributing to the forming and shaping of our Australian identity.

As we continue our Lenten Theme of Living in Harmony, Liz Little will focus on the inherent goodness in human beings.

Continuing on our Lenten theme of acceptance, Terry will explore how the path to acceptance can invite us into a greater dying to the false self. And often we don’t reach out and grab it, more frequently we fall back into it.

This week Narelle takes on one aspect of our Lenten theme “Acceptance”. Narelle will refer to a model of acceptance by Dr Wendell Rosevear, explore acceptance in relation to ageing with links to scriptual examples of older age. The challenge of the power of acceptance is to find our own mountain top of transfguration and “come down from it” to a living reality where acceptance and love can be found in the moment that is.

As we begin our journey toward Easter, this Lent we are taking as our theme Living in Harmony; Living with Acceptance; going out into the morning and singing. In an increasingly turbulent world there has never been a better time to foster a calming acceptance and a burning desire to live in harmony,

Almost fifteen years ago to the day we walked out of the old church to our new home. It was a moment of mixed feelings and emotions. Next weekend we gather to reflect on our remarkable journey. Terry will be preparing us in his homily this weekend for our time together.

Jesus reminded us that what we truly seek, is close at hand, it is very near. Take the time to be still and Know. Know this in the very depths of your being. This is true happiness.