Reflections from the Solemnity of Saint Mary MacKillop, 8th of August- Sacred Heart Mass

‘May the peace of Christ reign in your hearts.’ Col 3:12-17

In the Second Reading of the day, Saint Paul described the ideal christian as compassionate, kind, humble and as one who forgives. Forgiveness is hard for us to do and we need God’s grace to be forgiving. The centrepoint of Christianity is the virtue of love. God loves and cares for us and we need to have confidence in God’s providence. Saint Mary MacKillop gives us a phenomenal example of love, peace and forgiveness. Mary faced many obstacles and difficulties. She had a huge heart and a great ability to forgive people. Love was at the forefront of Mary MacKillop’s mission. We learn from Saint Mary MacKillop, to be a gift of love and compassion to one another, for all Australians and the world.

The Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady, this Sunday, 15th of August

This coming Sunday, the Church will celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady. We show our love, honour and devotion to Mary through the celebration of Feast Days throughout the Liturgical Year and through Prayer. Please join us via Zoom next Monday, 16th of August at the morning Assembly, to honour Mary with our Feast of the Assumption Prayer, led by Year Five students.

You can join in celebrating the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady this Sunday using the following links:

Sacred Heart Mosman- Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady

St Mary’s Cathedral- Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady (scroll down to view the Live Stream)

Kristen Jackson

Religious Education Co-ordinator