Bishops Blog
26.10.09 > Reconciliation Day: On Saturday last we travelled to Ararat at the invitation of the deacons to have a day of quiet and reflection on the theme of reconciliation and healing. Responding to the cries of people across the Diocese, they exercised their diaconal vocations in gathering us together in the name of Jesus. more info >
reconciliation...
Jesus reconciled the world with God and he has given to those who follow him a share in the same ministry of reconciliation. It is because Christians are called to act in the person of Christ in the world, that they must have reconciliation as a major priority. Christians are reconcilers or they are not Christians. This is no optional extra for the followers of Christ but one of the distinguishing characteristics of the true believer. The meaning and message of reconciliation must be made clear to the world by the way Christians live together. Having themselves been reconciled they must then set about being reconcilers in the world in which they live. In a world so often torn apart by divisions, jealousies and hatred, the Gospel message was never more important.
Bible Studies
The Scriptures are the Word of God and in them we can not only discover God’s teaching and his wonderful works of salvation down through the ages in the lives of his people, but we can also hear God speaking to us in our own varied situations. It is a living word that when read with eyes of faith brings us into a deeper relationship with God. ** DEC Studies Ready ** more info >
Youtube Channel
The Diocesan Youtube Channel with Video Messages from the Bishop and video footage from various events. *NEW* Bishop's Message 28 September 2009. more info >
Parliament of World Religions - Melbourne 2009
First held in Chicago in 1893, the Parliament of the World’s Religions brings together the world’s religious and spiritual communities, their leaders and their followers to a gathering where peace, diversity and sustainability are discussed and explored in the context of interreligious understanding and cooperation. Updated 8 Sept with Programme. more info >
Sermon Notes
Sermon Notes (now with some extra background notes) for 15 Nov - Ord 33B more info >
Intercessions
Diocesan Prayer Calendar for 2009. more info >
Mission Resources
A range of resources are available to be borrowed from the Ministry Development Officer, Fr Peter Yeats. more info >