Love Chastity
Second Sunday of Lent The glory of the Lord’s transfiguration enlightens this second Sunday in our Lenten observance. As it did for the three apostles who witnessed it, so is it designed to do for us, that is to say, strengthen our faith so that when we contemplate the passion of Our Lord in a […]
Possessing All Things
First Sunday of Lent My dear Friends, St Paul once again sets the tone for this first Sunday of Lent with another amazing list for our contemplation. Two weeks ago, he enumerated all the trials he suffered for the preaching of the Gospel (it’s good to remind ourselves: the labours, the imprisonments, the floggings, the […]
Love And Patience
Quinquagesima Sunday The greatest is love My dear Friends, Saint Paul’s hymn to charity reminds us today that, over and beyond the ephemeral goods of this fleeting life, there are values that remain, there is Someone that remains. And the way we gain access to this Someone and to the higher life to which we […]
The Seed And The Plough
Sexagesima Sunday Arise, O Lord, why dost Thou sleep? This Sunday brings us a second clarion call at the approach of Lent. Last week, the appearance of the violet vestments, the silencing of the paschal song of victory and the parable of the vineyard were all intended to wake us up and incite us to […]
Missa Cantata At The Rock
Before the summer retreats, the monks were able to visit friends in the Riverina area. A Missa Cantata was organised and celebrated by Fr Prior, with Bishop Mark Edwards of Wagga Wagga attending in choir.
Summer Retreats Conclude
Fr Prior, Br Gregory and Br Francisco return today from NSW where they were able to give two retreats. From 24 to 29 January, 21 men followed the Spiritual Exercises at Benedict XVI retreat centre in Grose Vale NSW. This was the first time we were holding a retreat at this gorgeous venue. It began […]
Monks Celebrate First Solemn Mass In New Church
Today for the solemnity of Our Lady of Cana, patronal feast of our community, we were blessed to have our first solemn high Mass in Immaculate Conception Church. Fr Glen Tattersall and Fr Brendan Arthur joined us for Mass and were respectively deacon and subdeacon at the Mass celebrated by Fr Prior. We would like […]
Of Monks And Magi
Epiphany We have come to adore. Such is the motivation the three kings give for their long journey from the East. We have come to adore. With this single phrase, these three brave men unwittingly set the tone for entire history of the Catholic Church and in particular for that part of the Church called […]
First Retreat At Jerusalem Estate
A group of seven men is now following the first 5-day retreat following the Spiritual Exercises at Notre Dame Priory. Retreat to conclude on New Year’s Day.
