Homily for St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School All Saints Liturgy, delivered in St Peter Chanel Church, Tannum, Qld.

"Think of the love that the Father has lavished on us, by letting us be called God’s children; and this is what we are." (cf. 1 Jn 3:1-3).,

"Jesus saw the crowds and went up a hill, where he sat down. His disciples gathered around him, and he began to teach them: Happy are those who know they are spiritually poor; the kingdom of heaven belongs to them! Happy are those who mourn; God will comfort them! Happy are those who are humble; they will receive what God has promised! Happy are those whose greatest desire is to do what God requires; God will be merciful to them! Happy are the pure in heart; they will see God!

Happy are those who work for peace; God will call them his children! Happy are those who are persecuted because they do what God requires; the Kingdom of heaven belongs to them! Happy are you when people insult you and persecute you and tell all kinds of evil lies against you because you are my followers. Be happy and glad, for a great reward is kept for you in heaven.” (Mt 5:1-12a).

Artwork: "Darstellung der Glorie des Himmels: Heilige", by Paul Troger (1752).