25 May 2024
 'O Christe Domine Jesu' is a meditative chant from the Taizé community, which is known for its simple yet profound songs designed to aid in prayer and contemplation. The Taizé community, founded in 1940 by Brother Roger in Burgundy, France, focuses on fostering ecumenical Christian unity and deep spirituality through communal prayer, song, and silence. |
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31 December 2023
 The video features a cover of the 'Calypso Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary,' a song learned from a Trinidadian friend, which has been enjoyed in singing assemblies with schoolchildren. The song includes actions made up by pupils from the singer's school. It's a lively rendition with a ukulele, celebrating various titles of Mary in a litany format, such as 'Mother of Good Counsel,' 'Health of the Sick,' and 'Queen of Heaven.' The refrain joyfully proclaims, 'My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices,' capturing the essence of Mary's Magnificat. |
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22 December 2023
 Barbara Ashwell was a foundation member of Marist Laity Australia in 2003. Barbara was a very active member of Marist Laity Australia for more than 10 years. She attended many Marist Laity Australia reflection days, retreats, ran the Bexley Marist Laity group, was the newsletter editor. Even up until May this year she was zooming with our online Marist Laity events. Barbara passed away on December 19. We will greatly miss her. Please pray for Barbara, her family and many Marists who miss her. |
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20 December 2023
 'Amy Grant's song 'Breath of Heaven' is a profound and emotive portrayal of Mary's perspective during her journey to Bethlehem and the impending birth of Jesus. The lyrics encapsulate Mary's feelings of vulnerability, responsibility, and awe as she grapples with the enormity of being chosen to carry the Son of God |
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19 November 2023
 'Christmas Day' by We The Kingdom is a festive song that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the joy and significance of this event. The lyrics invite everyone, from the most humble to the greatest, to adore and find peace in Jesus, known as Emmanuel, meaning 'God with us.' The song acknowledges the sovereignty of God and His goodness, and highlights the central Christian belief that Jesus was born to conquer death, symbolizing hope and redemption for humanity. |
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25 August 2023
 Embark on a transformative guided meditation journey that takes you back to ancient times, allowing you to experience a profound connection with Jesus as a child while he imparts the wisdom of the Jewish Shema Prayer. This meditation offers a unique and immersive experience that combines historical and spiritual elements, inviting you to explore the teachings of Jesus in a deeply meaningful way. |
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01 July 2023
 You are here. Moving in our midst. I worship you. I worship you. You are here. Working in this place. I worship you. I worship you. You are here. Moving in our midst. I worship you. I worship you. You are here. Working in this place. I worship you. I worship you |
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11 June 2023
 By Father Ron Rolheiser. I went through the seminary and I went through many courses on the Eucharist. After 3 major courses on the Eucharist, I have decided that I do not understand the Eucharist. But, that is okay, the Eucharist is not meant to be understood. Why not? Well this is the story. |
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06 June 2023
 Learn guitar with new church music |
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05 June 2023
 Share this prayer with your family, community or class exploring the Gospel from John 3 through song, gospel, reflection, discussion and common prayer. |
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05 November 2022
 I love You, Lord. For Your mercy never fails me. All my days, I've been held in Your hands. From the moment that I wake up. Until I lay my head. Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God. |
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23 January 2022
 Please download and share this prayer and share this with your family or community. The Gospel story is Jesus goes into the synagogue and reads the scroll of Isaiah. |
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16 January 2022
 Please download and share this prayer and share this with your family or community. The Gospel story is the Wedding at Cana. |
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09 January 2022
 Please download and share this prayer and share this with your family or community. The Gospel story is the Baptism of Jesus. |
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02 January 2022
 Please download and share this prayer and share this with your family or community. The Gospel story of the three wisemen who come to visit Jesus. |
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25 December 2021
 Please download and share this prayer and share this with your family or community. The Gospel story of the Shepherds have an encounter with some angels who call them to visit the Christ child. |
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19 December 2021
 Please download and share this prayer before Sunday with your family or community. The Gospel story of the visitation. Of two women coming together with great joy. Knowing in their beings the great wonder which each reflected. But despite these joys the great difficulties each had to live through. Elizabeth as an old woman with the shame of not having a child. Mary as a teenager having a child outside of marriage. There is a level of social stigma. Yet. God makes the impossible possible. It is through this messiness that God appears, and joy emerges. |
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30 November 2021
 Advent is a time of preparation. Please run this prayer in your class, your community or family. |
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31 October 2021
 Please share this prayer in your schools and communities. Pray this prayer between October 31 to November 12 2021. |
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12 September 2021
 Getting ready. Two resources for prayer to mark the coming feast of the Holy Name of Mary (Sep 12) are now available on the Colin website. The feast is the patronal celebration for the Society of Mary. |
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15 August 2021
 St Patricks Church Hill Mass - The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. |
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15 July 2021
 Share with your class and community. A prayer taken from Mark 6:30 which sees Jesus going into the wilderness. |
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10 July 2021
 In preparation for the lock down next week, I have created a special prayer whilst in remote learning. Please use this prayer and share this with your colleagues. |
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14 June 2021
 Pray together in your family or community. Focused on Mark 4:26 and the kingdom of God. |
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14 March 2021
 You are invited to download and PRINT the following prayer. Print a copy for each person. Include the colouring exercise - mindful activity either during the prayer or after. |
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14 February 2021
 Explore the meaning of the eucharist through a series of interactive activities. Is the Eucharist boring or is there something we are missing? Ponder the meaning.....both personally, at home, in youth group or at school. |
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26 January 2021
 Pray this ONE page Australia Day prayer in your family or community. |
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25 December 2020
 The Angels were sign posts who gave directions for the Shepherds to find the baby God. God appeared as a fragile baby, not like the Greek or Roman God’s Thor or Odin who came with power and bolts of lightning. God appears in the unexpected simple child. For most people the child would have looked and acted like any other baby. Yet, the Angels were given a direction which revealed to them the deeper understanding of who the child was. |
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20 December 2020
 Mary was a 13 or 14-year-old girl when the angel invited her to bear God’s son. From an outsider's perspective in the Jewish culture 2024 years ago, it would seem that Mary has committed a great sin. However, God works his most wonderful miracle through what would seem as a sin, in a poor and unmarried girl. |
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