Sr Angelina Fong celebrates 60 years of faithful service in her religious vocation with Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Australia, a journey that she feels as if it began only yesterday. As she reflects on this remarkable milestone, Sr Angelina shares that she has treasured every part of her life with God. May we be inspired to by her love and devotion to live out our vocational callings and treasure every moment of our journey with the Lord.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Ladu Yanga for the Third Sunday of Lent 2025, Year C. "God reveals himself to us and calls us to carry out His purpose in our world today. This Lent is the time to repent, and change our direction. This time is a time to grow."

In honour of the Feast of the Annunciation (March 25), listen to the Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Australia beautifully sing the Magnificat in Latin, a hymn of praise and joy taken from Luke’s Gospel (1:46-55). The word Magnificat means “it magnifies,” as Mary proclaims, “My soul magnifies the Lord.” This ancient hymn reflects Mary’s humility and gratitude for God’s blessings, inspiring us to magnify His greatness in our own lives. Come and pray with the sisters and embrace our mission to serve with love and compassion.

Please see the English translation below.

My soul doth magnify the Lord. And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. Because He hath regarded the humility of His slave: For behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. Because He that is mighty hath done great things to me; and holy is His name. And His mercy is from generation unto generations, to them that fear Him. He hath shewed might in His arm: He hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart. He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble. He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich He hath sent empty away. He hath received Israel His servant, being mindful of His mercy: As He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed for ever. Glory be the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, forever and ever, Amen. 

As we journey through Lent, we reflect on our fast-paced society and its impact on our spiritual lives. Jesus' parable of the fig tree teaches us about God's patience and mercy, reminding us that spiritual growth takes time. Join Deacon Paul in episode 3 of "Clearing the Clutter" where Emma shares her approach to slowing down through nature and mindfulness to help create space for reflection and prayer. Let us embrace Lenten practices such as patience, mindful prayer, and stillness to deepen our connection with our faith and prepare our hearts for Easter.

Six Sisters of Paul de Chartres recently celebrated their 60th anniversary of religious vocation with a heartfelt Thanksgiving Mass, attended by their entire congregation. This milestone honours their unwavering faith and dedication to God.To commermorate the occasion, you will see a different sister interviewed each week in the series 'Brides of Christ celebrate 60 years'. This week listen to Sr Teresa Lau share her joys and challenges of life in a religious community.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Minje Kim for the Second Sunday of Lent 2025, Year C. "We too are like an eclipse, with the dark and bright sides of ourselves, but let us be patient in embracing our darkness, as our Lord will cover that darkness with His Light in the end."

Let's Pray with St Stephen’s Cathedral Schola, directed by Christopher Trikilis a psalm to cry out to our Lord. De Profundis – Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525-1594) Psalm 130 De profundis clamavi ad te, Domine; Domine, exaudi vocem meam. Out of the depths I cry unto to you, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice!

We are reminded that everyone worships, but only worshiping God fulfills the deepest longings of our hearts. In episode 2 of "Clearing the Clutter", Deacon Paul Jensen and Denise Childs reflect on why prioritising God over worldly things is essential for true peace and joy. As Catholics, we are called to seek first the Kingdom of God. May this Lent inspire us to embrace the God who lovingly calls us by name and offers us eternal life.

Two-Minute Reflection by Grace Harwood for the First Sunday of Lent 2025, Year C. "We can believe in our head, but our believing is transformative when it comes from the heart because the heart produces action."

Let's Pray with Anick de Reland a prayer for International Women's Day.

Prions avec Anick de Reland une prière pour la Journée Internationale de la Femme.