Elizabeth Young rsm, 5 October 2024 Firstly, I woke up very moved and buoyed by the support of people back home who have carried me by prayer, encouragement, donations and in so many other ways. You have truly been a blessing that has kept myself, and all of us, walking this pilgrimage in joy andContinue reading “St Lawrence and St Stephen, Pray for Us!”
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St Francis of Assisi, Pray for Us!
Elizabeth Young rsm, 4 October 2024 Today was the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, that wonderful patron of ecology who was actually ordained a deacon in his lifetime, though not a priest. When we had our first icebreaker as a Discerning Deacons group, I had named him as my favourite saint. We began theContinue reading “St Francis of Assisi, Pray for Us!”
St Phoebe, Pray for Us!
Elizabeth Young rsm, 3 October 2024 We had a very big day today, with several events all centered around the deacon St Phoebe, who was St Paul’s emissary to … Rome! The clouds rained all day, as did my nose, and I hope I haven’t passed germs on to anyone. Firstly, a delegation of ourContinue reading “St Phoebe, Pray for Us!”
The Synod’s Opening Mass
Elizabeth Young rsm, 2 October 2024 Today we lined up with the great masses for a wonderful start to the Synod: Opening Mass. What struck me at first was the colourful pageant of Synod delegates in the entrance procession, followed by great lines of bishops, priests and a lone permanent deacon. We sang along withContinue reading “The Synod’s Opening Mass”
The Church in Penance
Elizabeth Young rsm, 1 October 2024 This evening we joined Pope Francis, the members of the Synod assembly and well over a thousand others in St Peter’s Basilica. It was a Penitential Service, a public event on the eve of the Synod’s opening. When we arrived early in the square, the Vatican guards didn’t seemContinue reading “The Church in Penance”
Received in Rome: With Papa Francesco
Elizabeth Young rsm, 30 September 2024 In yesterday’s first reading, for the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Moses said, “If only the whole people of the Lord were prophets, and the Lord gave his Spirit to them all!” Well, today’s experience felt like the Spirit speaking through voices from all around the world. On ourContinue reading “Received in Rome: With Papa Francesco”
Join us in Rome
Elizabeth Young rsm, 28/9/2024 Today I head off to Rome for the pilgrimage with Discerning Deacons during the first week of the Synod on Synodality. Thank you SO much to everyone who has helped to make this happen, with your prayers, donations and many other ways that you have provided support. God bless you abundantly!Continue reading “Join us in Rome”
Feast of St Phoebe provides insight into a ministry of service
Written by Shendelle Mullane, 12 September 2024 Several Catholic Mission staff participated in a seminar held last week to celebrate the Feast Day of St Phoebe. While we joined the seminar online along with several other people, a group of 10 participants gathered at St Catherine’s House of Hospitality, in Perth, Western Australia. We wereContinue reading “Feast of St Phoebe provides insight into a ministry of service”
Webinar Video: Feast of St Phoebe
For the third time, on the 3rd of September 2024, Feast of St Phoebe, Deacon of the Church of Cenchreae, the Australian Catholics Exploring the Diaconate group led a webinar, supported by Catholic Religious Australia. Geraldine Doogue AO and Gail Gill helped us to examine the theme: ‘Where are St Phoebe’s successors today?’ through prayer,Continue reading “Webinar Video: Feast of St Phoebe”
Feast of St Phoebe Webinar 2024 and Rome Update
Elizabeth Young RSM, 31 August 2024 Firstly, as we draw near to the Feast of St Phoebe, we invite you to our webinar on Tuesday the 3rd of September, run by Australian Catholics Exploring the Diaconate and supported by Catholic Religious Australia. Where are St Phoebe’s successors today? Join Geraldine Doogue AO, Fr Frank BrennanContinue reading “Feast of St Phoebe Webinar 2024 and Rome Update”
Liturgy on the Margins 