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Feast Day of Saint Benedict – March 21
After founding twelve communities of monks at Subiaco, Italy, Benedict of Norcia (480 AD – 21 March 547) traveled to Montecassino where he established a monastery and wrote “The Rule.” This simple set of guidelines for how the life of … Continue reading
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St Patrick’s Day, 17 March
Brigit (451-525 AD) is a Celtic saint who exemplified the wonderful gift of hospitality that Celtic Christians believed was not only meant to be a custom in their homes, it was a key into the Kingdom of God. To offer hospitality was seen as receiving Christ into their midst and fulfilling the law of love. Continue reading
Ukraine
Scroll down for prayers for Ukraine. Also some prayers here (prayers for peace) may be helpful.
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day Jan 27th
International Holocaust Remembrance Day (in memory of the victims), 27 January – some helpful resources here. Today we remember the horrific events of the Holocaust, the victims and the survivors. We do so to ensure these events are never repeated. … Continue reading
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Year C calendar
Summary of links to each week in the lectionary.
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Calendar of special days/months and events
(under construction) A compilation of special days/months, and events which may be a focus to include in worship. Integrating community foci and community concerns is one way of engaging the biblical narrative and worship with what is happening in the … Continue reading
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Father Chris Sermon – COCU11C.Epiphany 2
(Father Chris is a priest of the Anglican Church of Australia, serving as Rector of Darling January 2022) The story of the Wedding at Cana is a fun, funny story. There’s a Monty Python sketch in the aftermath. ‘We ran … Continue reading
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu (1931-2021)
A real sense of loss, and gratitude, for the life of Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s 1984 Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist for racial justice and LGBT rights. He was a tireless champion in the fight for equality and justice, an inspiration, … Continue reading
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COCU8C.EpiphanyC
Isaiah 60:1-6: The light of God’s glory and God’s goodness shines on God’s people, and people from across the earth are drawn to bring gifts and worship God.Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14: A prayer for God’s love of justice to fill God’s … Continue reading
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Summer Solstice
The summer solstice occurs once a year in December when the Sun’s track across the Australian sky reaches its highest point. It is the day that has the most daylight hours of any in the year. The summer solstice in … Continue reading
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