St. Adalard the Younger Died c. 824. Saint Adalard was a monk of Corbie Abbey under Abbot Saint Adalard. He was only 20 years old when he died (Benedictines). St. Donald of Ogilvy Died early 8th century. Donald, a resident of Ogilvy in Forfarshire, Scotland, formed a religious group with his nine daughters (the “Nine…
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Easter 5A – Advocate Paraclete & Mansions
Ideas for a Homily. John 14:1-12 New International Version Jesus Comforts His Disciples 14 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God[a]; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare…
Celebrations during May
Each month has a special Catholic dedication, and the month of May is dedicated to Mary, Our Lady Pagan Celtic Celebrations in May The Green Man is a Symbol of Beltane Beltane Beltane is a Pagan holiday and one of the eight Sabbats. It falls about halfway between the spring equinox (Ostara) and the coming…
Sermon Second Easter 16 April 2023
Let us pray. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength, and my Redeemer. (Psalms 19:14 NKJV) Sermon Second Easter 16 April 2023 Right at the end of this Gospel, the author tells us there is enough information there for us to…
Thomas Dydimus
About Thomas – today is Thomas’s Sunday According to tradition, this saint was assigned to evangelise the Parthians, Medes, and Persians during the Apostles’ dispersion following Pentecost. Upon making it to India, he brought the Faith to the Malabar coast, where a sizable native community still identifies as “Christians of St. Thomas. According to tradition,…
Fourth Sunday in Lent-preached at Strathfield Homebush Uniting Church on March 19.
Let us pray! God let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, always be pleasing in Your sight O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. Help me to always be mindful that You hear every word that comes out of my mouth. Make me quick to hear, slow to speak, and…