When: 30th November 2024 Where: St Bernadette Catholic Church, Carlton Time: 9:00-3:30pm Cost $50 (BYO Lunch) For more information and booking a space: Please contact Verbum Dei Missionaries, (02) 9341 5848 or verbumdeisydney@gmail.com
Weekly Reading 7
Monday 4th of November “Be united in your love.” Philippians 2:1-4 Humility means lowliness of mind; it’s “having a deep sense of one’s (moral) littleness.” Humans are all equal as image-bearers of God. However, Paul wants us to surrender
Weekly Reading 6
Sunday 3rd of November ‘You are not far from the kingdom of God.’ Mark 12:28-34 How wise are we? Today in the gospel, Jesus praises the wisdom of the scribe in his understanding of the first and most important commandment. Jesus
Weekly Reading 5
Saturday 2nd of November All Souls Day “The dead will hear the voice of the Son of God.” John 5:24-29 Today, we celebrate All Souls Day, where we remember all who have died. We are reminded of God’s gift of salvation
Weekly Reading 4
Friday 1st of November All Saints “How happy are the poor in spirit” Matthew 5:1-12a Today, we celebrate the solemnity of ALL SAINTS, where we stop to remember the Holy men and women who have lived with a firm faith
Weekly Reading 3
Thursday 31st of October “Put on God’s armour and resist the devil.” Ephesians 6:10-20 Today St Paul reminds us that our struggle is not with flesh and blood but with principalities and powers of this world. This passage can become a
Weekly Reading 2
Wednesday 30th of October “The last shall be first and the first last.” Luke 13:22-30 It is easy to become consumed by daily routines, work, and studies and sometimes, our spiritual well-being can take a backseat. To draw closer to
Weekly Reading 1
Tuesday 29th of October “The kingdom of God is like the yeast that leavened three measures of flour.” Luke 13:18-21 Jesus was very practical with His parables. He spoke about everyday things that his listeners could understand. They all ate unleavened
Weekly Reading 7
Monday 14th of October “As Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so will the Son of Man be a sign.” Luke 11:29-32 Today’s passage shows us how frequently we ask God for proof; at times, we are even arrogant enough
Weekly Reading 6
Sunday 13th of October “The word of God cuts more finely than a double-edged sword.” Hebrews 4:12-13 Today, we are invited to reflect on the gift and power of the Word of God. For us, the Verbum Dei community, the Word