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Two-Minute Homily by Fr William Aupito Iuliano for the Feast of Christ the King 2025, Year C. "If we truly wish to be raised to new heights within our faith lives, then dive deep into the soul and there give true homage to the King of the universe, Jesus Christ our Lord."

On 22 November, the Church celebrates the Feast of St Cecilia, the beloved patron saint of music and musicians. To mark this joyful occasion, the Brisbane Catholic Filipino Choir offer a beautiful hymn in her honour, "Let the Deep Organ Swell the Lay," composed by Roman Catholic priest Charles Constantine Pise. We invite you to join in this hymn of praise as we give thanks for St Cecilia’s witness of faith and the gift of sacred music that lifts our hearts to God. Do you have a special devotion to St Cecilia?

Two-Minute Reflection by Colleen Tracey for the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025, Year C. "I’m struck by how often I’ve clung to temporary things for security. And yet, Jesus gently invites me, and indeed all of us, to place our hope in something deeper, something eternal."

Nattasha prays with us on the biblical themes of rest, return and renewal in this Year of Jubilee. May we take this moment to pause in prayer, to rest in the presence of Jesus and to allow Him to renew our hearts and minds. As we turn our gaze toward the Lord, may we rediscover the peace that flows from His promises and the joy of beginning again in His grace.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Peter Brannelly for the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 2025, Year C. "This feast is not so much about a church in Rome, but about the Church, our Church, your Church, and the proclamation and witness to the Kingdom of God that continues to this very day."

November 11 marks Remembrance Day. At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month in 1918, the guns fell silent, bringing an end to the Great War. Each year, we pause in silence to honour the courage of those who served, to mourn the lives lost and to renew our prayerful hope for peace in our world. We invite you to join Deacon Peter in prayer as we remember.

Pope Leo invites us to pray for the prevention of suicide, a deeply personal and heartfelt intention. Many among us have been touched by this sorrow, whether through our own experiences or through the suffering of someone we love. Deacon Gary, who has devoted much of his life to service in the Army and the Police, has spent the past 12 years dedicated to suicide prevention and the promotion of wellbeing. Drawing from his faith and experience, he shares valuable insights on how we can bring the light of Christ to those who are struggling. As you watch this reflection, we invite you to hold in prayer all who carry the weight of despair. May Jesus Christ, the Divine Healer, bring them peace and may we be instruments of His compassion and hope in our communities.

Two-Minute Homily by Archbishop Shane Mackinlay for All Souls’ Day (The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed) 2025, Year C. "Confident that God’s love extends this communion beyond the limits of our immediate place and time, we continue to pray for one another even after death."

Fr Isaac prays for all souls, both known and unknown, who have gone before us and now await the fullness of God’s presence in purgatory. We lift our hearts in prayer, asking the Lord to purify them and draw them into the peace and joy of heaven. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

This year, the Cathedral of St Stephen is celebrating 25 years of its magnificent Pipe Organ. Built in the year 2000 by renowned organ builder Knud Smenge, the instrument has nearly 2500 pipes and fills the cathedral each week with sacred music that lifts hearts to prayer and praise. Have you experienced the organ's sounds in the Cathedral before?

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Anson Kalathiparambil OSA for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025, Year C. "This Gospel reminds us that while we may sit inside the temple, counting our good works, God may be outside, dwelling with the ordinary and humble people."

Sisters of St Paul de Chartres, Sr Theresa, shares a prayer for our deep human longing to live in holiness and in full communion with God. As St Augustine reminds us in his book, Confessions, “You have made us for Yourself, Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.” May we always seek to find true comfort in the loving arms of Jesus. Let's pray! ❤️

Two-Minute Homily by Dcn Martin Lewis for the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025, Year C. "Most of us would like God to answer our prayers instantaneously. However, God knows our hearts and thoughts. God knows our wants and needs."

On October 19, the Church joyfully celebrates the canonisation of Blessed Peter To Rot, the first saint of Papua New Guinea. Born in 1912 in Rakunai, Peter was grounded in the Catholic faith and faithfully served as a lay catechist, courageously continuing his pastoral mission even after missionaries were imprisoned by Japanese forces during the Second World War. He is remembered for his steadfast defence of the sanctity of marriage and family, standing firm in the Church’s teaching amid political and cultural pressures. Beatified by St John Paul II during his visit to Papua New Guinea in 1995, Blessed Peter To Rot’s life remains a powerful witness of faith, fidelity and pastoral zeal.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Joe McKay OFM for the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025, Year C. "Salvation is being aware, knowing and responding to the love of God. Knowing that Jesus loves us and loving in return."

Our Lady of Aparecida, the beloved Patroness of Brazil, first revealed her presence on October 12, 1717. Three fishermen, struggling to find a catch, cast their nets and drew up a small statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary – first her body, then her head. On their third cast, their nets overflowed with fish. News of the miracle spread quickly and soon many came to venerate the Blessed Mother and pray the Holy Rosary in thanksgiving for her intercession. We invite you to listen and pray with Fr Francisco in Portuguese for the Feast of Our Lady of Aparecida, as he reminds us of our call to be true fishers in the Kingdom of God, drawing others to Christ through faith and love.

We invite you to join in praying the Holy Father’s intention for October –  for greater collaboration between different religious traditions. Franciscan friar, Fr Mario, prays for this intention, asking the Lord to inspire us to listen with open hearts, to speak with respect and love and to work together for justice, peace and the dignity of every person with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Adrian Farrelly for the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025, Year C. "The Lord chose us to complete His work on earth, so we set out each day to do that to the best of our ability."

October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary, one of the Church’s greatest treasures of prayer and a powerful sacramental. Our Lady has called us, time and again, to pray the Rosary each day as a source of grace and spiritual protection. Join the Newman Catholic Society as we honour this devotion by praying together the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. May this month draw us closer to Christ through the gentle intercession of His Blessed Mother.

The Holy Rosary is one of the most cherished prayers in the Catholic Church, with many great popes, saints, and Christian leaders urging us to embrace it. In her apparitions, Our Lady frequently calls us to pray the Rosary daily, seeking peace for the world and an end to conflict. As we pray the Rosary, we meditate on the public life of Jesus and Mary through Scripture. The Rosary encompasses twenty Mysteries, divided into the five Joyful Mysteries (prayed on Mondays and Saturdays), five Luminous Mysteries (prayed on Thursdays), five Sorrowful Mysteries (prayed on Tuesdays and Fridays), and five Glorious Mysteries (prayed on Wednesdays and Sundays). We invite you to join the Newman Catholic Society UQ as we pray the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary together.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Matthew Tonini O.Carm. for the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025, Year C. "Our Christian commitment compels us to know and love the poor by creating spaces of belonging and by acting for change that makes it possible for people to be fed, clothed, safely sheltered and to live fully."

The Cathedral of St Stephen Schola lifts their voices in the Church’s timeless plea: ‘Lord, have mercy.’ They present Orlandus Lassus’ Miserere mei, Deus (Psalm 51), a stirring cry of repentance: ‘Have mercy on me, O God… blot out my iniquities.’ These sacred works draw us into the depths of God’s mercy, inviting us to prayer, repentance and humble trust. Listen, pray and lift your heart to the Lord.

The Catholic community of Brisbane joyfully welcomes our new shepherd, Archbishop Shane Mackinlay, as he takes up his pastoral duties. With hearts filled with hope and faith, we entrust him and our local Church to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, praying for wisdom and grace in the journey ahead.

Two-Minute Homily by Dcn Peter Pellicaan for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025, Year C. "This life is not forever. We know that we cannot get out of this world alive. And so the challenge is to be like this shrewd steward and orientate our whole lives toward the next life."

A Christian martyr is someone who willingly suffers persecution and death for their faith in Jesus Christ. Our Church celebrates the feast of the Korean martyrs, St Andrew Kim and his companions – a day to reflect on their courageous faith in the face of adversity. These faithful men and women were captured, tortured and gave their lives for Christ. May their boldness inspire us to proclaim our faith with courage and keep our eyes fixed on heavenly glory. Join Fr Minje in prayer as we honour their witness.

Archbishop Shane Mackinlay was installed last week as the eighth shepherd for the Church in south-east Queensland. It was a moment of great joy and significance for our local Church. For those who could not be present or who would like to relive the occasion, we invite you to view this highlights video. Please continue to keep Archbishop Shane in your prayers as he begins this sacred ministry, trusting that the Holy Spirit will guide him and all of us as we enter this new chapter together.

Please join us in praying a prayer of welcome with Fr Peter Dillon for our new Archbishop Shane Mackinlay. May the Lord bless him with wisdom, faith and compassionate shepherding as he leads our Archdiocese. Mary, Mother of the Church, intercede for him always.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Sean Woods for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross 2025, Year C. "When you or I start to lose our patience, and stray from the right path, let us look upon the Cross."

Each month, our Holy Father entrusts the Church with a special intention of prayer. This September, Our Lady Of Dolours Primary School Mitchelton principal, Trish, joins us, along with the school therapy dog, Winnie, to offer a prayer for all of creation. We invite you to unite with us in asking God to deepen our care and respect for all creation, so that we may faithfully tend the earth as stewards of God’s gift.

On September 5, we joyfully celebrate the feast day of St Teresa of Kolkata, known to many as Mother Teresa, whose life is a shining example of total trust and faith in God amidst hardships. She teaches us to be faithful in the small, often unseen acts of love. We are blessed to hear from Sister M. Hannah M.C., of the Missionaries of Charity founded by Mother Teresa, who shares with us the profound lessons Mother Teresa imparted to the world through her humble obedience to God’s holy will.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Sang Duc Bui for the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025, Year C. "God always invites us to be wise in following Him to prepare for eternal life."

Let's Pray with Luke Thomsen a prayer for the gift of fatherhood

With grateful hearts, we give thanks to God for Archbishop Mark Coleridge, who has faithfully tended the flock of the Archdiocese of Brisbane. We honour his loving care and wise leadership, which have been a true blessing to our community. As he prepares to retire in the coming days, let us unite in prayer, asking God to strengthen and guide him as he begins this new chapter of his sacred vocation. We also invite you to share how his pastoral guidance has nourished your own journey of faith.

Two-Minute Homily by Rev Dr David Pascoe for the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025, Year C. "In our homes, humility is not just a virtue, it’s the glue that holds us together."

On August 28, the Church celebrates the feast of St Augustine, one of the great Doctors of the Church. On this special day, we hear from Villanova College Chaplain, Fr Saldie Resolado, OSA, who reflects on Augustine’s restless heart at the beginning of his Christian journey—a heart that longed for truth and found its rest only in God. His story is a powerful reminder of the transforming grace of conversion, as he turned from his old ways to embrace a new life centred wholly on Christ. As we honour St Augustine, let us join together in praying his Pilgrim’s Prayer, asking the Lord to guide our own hearts ever closer to Him.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Anthony Mellor for the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025, Year C. "Jesus teaches us to travel the narrow path. It's sometimes a lonely and difficult path, but this is the way Christ walked, and He promises to walk this path with us every step."

Emmanuel Worship return to lead us in prayer with a beautiful song of surrender to God. As we enter this time of worship, we invite you to pause and open your heart to Jesus, bringing to Him all that you carry, your hopes, your struggles, and your blessings. May this song draw us deeper into His presence and help us to entrust our whole lives to God in trust, thanksgiving, and love. Let's pray!

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Matthew Moloney for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025, Year C. "Jesus says, He has come not to bring peace, but division. The division He speaks of is living the message of the dignity of all people."

God is ever near to us, dwelling within our hearts and going before us in every moment of our lives. We warmly invite you to enter into this time of meditative prayer with Piper, trusting that the words you will hear and see may, by the grace of Christ our Lord, strengthen and uplift your heart today. Come, let us pray together.

We continue to unite our prayers with the intentions of our Holy Father entrusted to us for this year, and this month we are especially blessed to be joined by Fr Elie, parish priest of St Clement’s Melkite Catholic Church. We pray especially for societies where living together in peace is most challenging, asking that, through the grace and blessing of Jesus, they may grow in mutual respect, be strengthened in harmony, and be filled with the love and peace that come from Him.

Today we celebrate the feast of Saint Mary MacKillop, Australia’s first saint and patron of the Archdiocese of Brisbane. We hear from Monica as she reflects on the enduring legacy of St Mary MacKillop and the profound impact her witness of faith and service has had on her family. May we draw inspiration from Mary’s words, “Never see a need without doing something about it,” and strive to follow her example of compassionate action. St Mary MacKillop, pray for us.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Rony Chacko MCBS for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025, Year C. "God has given each of us gifts, time, talents, faith, and we are called to use them well."

We acknowledge Homelessness Awareness Week and hold in prayer all those experiencing homelessness. Every person is made in the image and likeness of God, deserving of dignity, a place to call home, and the chance to flourish. Many dedicated organisations are doing God’s work, reaching out to those who suffer without shelter. Let us unite in prayer with Chris from Centacare, asking for God’s love and mercy to bring an end to homelessness for all. Let us pray together.

This week, as we observe Vocation Awareness Week, we are called to reflect on the sacred vocation that God calls each of us to embrace in our lives. We invite you to listen to Chantale, Fr Louie, and Missionaries of Charity, who faithfully serve God through their distinctive vocations, offering their lives in love and service to the Church and the world.

Two-Minute Homily by Dcn Paul Jensen for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025, Year C. "During this National Vocation week, the parable invites us to ask, ‘what is our security blanket?’ Our possessions or Jesus?"

Fr Peter Brannelly shares a heartfelt prayer of encouragement especially for priests. Please share this message with your parish priests or chaplains, offering them renewed strength and gratitude as they continue their sacred ministry in the service of God’s people. Let us keep all priests in our prayers, encouraging them on their journey of faith, compassion, and leadership.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Isaac Falzon for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025, Year C. "Set aside at least ten minutes for prayer everyday because it is through prayer that we can have a relationship with the crucified and living Lord Jesus."

In honour of the Feast of St Ignatius of Loyola on July 31, we are blessed to hear from Dylan, a seminarian of Holy Spirit Seminary, who leads us in a guided Daily Examen, an exercise cherished by St Ignatius himself. St Ignatius believed the Examen was a gift bestowed directly from God, intended to be shared with all the faithful. This prayerful reflection, rooted in five simple steps, invites us to discern God’s presence in our daily lives. We invite you to join us in this cherished spiritual practice and unite with us in prayer.  

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Michael Grace for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025, Year C. "Let us always remember that the one truly necessary thing is to spend time with Jesus and learn from Him."

We invite you to join Clara and James, two young voices full of love, in prayer for World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, instituted by Pope Francis. Their heartfelt prayer gently reminds us to honour our beloved grandparents. Let us also seek the intercession of Saints Zélie and Louis Martin, whose holy example nurtured a saintly family. Together with Clara and James, let us give thanks to God for our grandparents, grateful for the gift of their love, presence, and the life they have shared with us.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr John Sullivan OSA for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025, Year C. "Jesus doesn’t ask us to rank our love for others. Christian love should be open to all without exception."