The eConference on Vatican II is ahead of us, a marvellous opportunity to
-    introduce ‘younger’ generations to the Vatican II Council and ...
-    renew memory and understanding for all who lived through the significant event and the continued unfolding of its contribution to the modern world; an event which Pope Benedict XVI calls “the great grace bestowed on the Church in the twentieth century”.

We gather together in this meeting in Christ’s name,
and as servants of his kingdom,
and we remember that Jesus promised
that wherever two or more are gathered in his name,
he is in our midst.

Lord Jesus,
I thank You for my life and for all the good qualities You have gifted me with.
I thank You for friendships, family life and for so many opportunities to grow.

Each Sunday of the Year of Grace, parishes are asked to make a small space available in their bulletins for a brief reflection on grace, based on the readings of the day. You are invited to ponder on aspects of your own daily life in the light of God’s grace, and your own insights from Scripture, as the Holy Spirit speaks to you.
These reflections are designed by Glen Avard. 

THE Sandhurst Diocese has been blessed with a visit from two prominent Catholic priests recently, when Cardinal Rodriguez and Father Paul Murray OP spent two days in the Diocese visiting and meeting with priests, school students, teachers, the youth ministry reference group, Caritas and Justice representatives and parishioners.

In Jesus Christ, God is revealed in a human person. Born about 2000 years ago, to a simple family in Nazareth in Palestine, he grew up like others of his time and culture. He was like us, but did not sin. God’s love flowed through him, without limit, in a way that would change the world.

“The ancient writers of the Church said of prayer that it is ‘Heart speaking to heart.’
(Gerard Hughes SJ, God of Surprises, 31).

Research, find out, gather data, reflect, talk with person(s) who are knowledgeable about the   issue if possible, talk with a friend, family member or another person who knows and cares about you, if appropriate (a good person for this will help you to reflect but will realise that the decision has to be yours).

Moral conscience, present in the heart of a person, is a judgement of reason, which inspires us to do good and to avoid evil. When we are committed to living as good people, conscience is one of the ways God can speak to our hearts.