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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 14h

In today's First Reading the play between faith and the Law is dominant. As people whose faith is in Christ Jesus, we are driven to follow the only law that matters: the law of love. Everything undertaken with the love of Christ is undertaken according to God's will.

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 14h

The Law will not justify anyone in the sight of God, because we are told: the righteous man finds life through faith. (Galatians 3:11)

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Just as a good and loving parent would only give their child what is good, so God will only give us what is good for us. Let us be persistent in prayer, asking for our needs and the needs of others, knowing that God hears us and will delight in responding!

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Jesus said to his disciples: 'Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For the one who asks always receives; the one who searches always finds; the one who knocks will always have the door opened to him.' (Lk 11:9-10)

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

There is nothing we can pray that will ever surpass what is contained in the Lord's Prayer. The Lord's Prayer is the "perfect prayer". Let us pray it attentively and with conviction, not as simply a conclusion to an event or another prayer. This is the prayer of the Lord himself!

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Jesus said to the disciples, ‘Say this when you pray: ‘“Father, may your name be held holy, your kingdom come; give us each day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive each one who is in debt to us. And do not put us to the test.”’ (Luke 11:2-4)

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

07 October: Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. This feast was instituted by Pope Pius V to celebrate the defeat of the Turks at the battle of Lepanto in 1571. It was felt the prayers of the Rosary confraternity in Rome helped in the victory. Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us!

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Today's Gospel is not asking us to make a choice about whether we should be a Mary or a Martha. It is important that we embrace the core of each. Contemplation must lead to action, and all action must have a basis in prayer and reflection. Saints Martha and Mary, pray for us!

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Jesus came to a village, and a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. She had a sister called Mary, who sat down at the Lord’s feet and listened to him speaking. Now Martha who was distracted with all the serving... (Luke 10:38-40)

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The Parable of the Good Samaritan shows us that the Samaritan, free of the scruples of Jewish Law, was able to love as God calls us to. As Christians, we are free to do the same, since the only law we are called to be observant of is the Law of Love, modelled by Jesus himself.

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The lawyer replied to Jesus, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbour as yourself.’ ‘You have answered right,’ said Jesus ‘do this and life is yours.’ (Luke 10:27-28)

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The Parable of the Tenants that we hear today challenges us about our work in the Lord's vineyard. To what extent are we prepared to see unlikely people as prophets, urging us to build the kingdom, rather than wanting to build it in our image, and not God’s?

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders, ‘Have you never read in the scriptures: It was the stone rejected by the builders that became the keystone. This was the Lord’s doing and it is wonderful to see?' (Matthew 21:42)

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

In answer to the revelation of God which he has been granted Job can only bow his head, admit his incapacity to understand, and welcome this new depth of knowledge, or rather experience of God. - Dom Henry Wansbrough OSB May we show the same humility before the Creator, too!

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Job said: 'I have been holding forth on matters I cannot understand, on marvels beyond me and my knowledge. I knew you then only by hearsay; but now, having seen you with my own eyes, I retract all I have said, and in dust and ashes I repent.' (Job 42:3,5-6)

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Though we cannot see angels, our faith reminds us that God is always watching over us, protecting us, guiding us, inspiring us and assisting us in our needs. Guardian angels are effectively manifestations for us of God's presence in our lives in myriad ways. #guardianangels

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

‘Anyone who welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me. See that you never despise any of these little ones, for I tell you that their angels in heaven are continually in the presence of my Father in heaven.’ (Matthew 18:5,10)

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

02 October: Memorial of The Holy Guardian Angels. Though the Church has not defined anything about guardian angels, their existence gives us reassurance that God cares for us as individuals, especially in those times when we feel we are too insignificant to merit God's concern.

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Despite his suffering and the feeling that God is the cause of it, Job nonetheless proclaims that God will also be the cause of his healing. Such faith does not come without prayer, trust and lived experience. May we know that God is a God of love and compassion, not vengeance.

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Job said: 'Ah, would that these words of mine were written down, inscribed on some monument with iron chisel and engraving tool, cut into the rock for ever. This I know: that my Avenger lives, and he, the Last, will take his stand on earth.' (Job 19:23-25)

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

01 October: Memorial of St Thérèse of the Child Jesus (1873-1897), Virgin, Doctor. Known as the "Little Flower", she joined a Carmelite convent at age 15. Ill health prevented her from missionary work so she lived her life doing small tasks with love. St Thérèse, pray for us!

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

As we continue to read from the Book of Job, we hear Job wisely acknowledge the supreme power and knowledge of God. No matter what we may think in any situation, we stand before God as God's creatures, subject to God's will, but also open to God's mercy and compassion.

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Job said: 'How dare I plead my cause, then, or choose arguments against him? Suppose I am in the right, what use is my defence? For he whom I must sue is judge as well. If he deigned to answer my citation, could I be sure that he would listen to my voice?' (Job 9:14-16)

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

30 September: Memorial of St Jerome (340-420), Priest, Doctor. Born in Italy, Jerome studied in Rome but ultimately made his way to Bethlehem. Here he did his most important work, translating the Bible into Latin and writing other works. St Jerome, pray for us! #stjerome #Bible

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Like all angels, the archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael undertook their particular tasks in obedience to God's commands. May we, as earthly disciples, seek to be equally attentive to the voice of God, knowing that this is how the kingdom of God is built and sustained.

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Jesus said to Nathanael, ‘I tell you most solemnly, you will see heaven laid open and, above the Son of Man, the angels of God ascending and descending.’ (John 1:51)

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

29 September: Feast of Sts Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels. Michael means "Who is like God", Gabriel "Strength of God" and Raphael "Healing of God". Sts Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, pray for us! #archangels #stmichael #stgabriel #straphael

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This week we read a few extracts from the long, poetic Book of Job. We encounter the eternal question: why do bad things happen to good people? The answer to this, and to all our questions, lies in reflecting on the life, suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The Lord asked Satan, ‘Did you notice my servant Job? There is no one like him on the earth: a sound and honest man who fears God and shuns evil.’ ‘Yes,’ Satan said ‘but stretch out your hand and lay a finger on his possessions...he will curse you to your face.’ (Job 1:8,11)

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Jesus challenges us to be people who help bring society back from the point of nearly losing its soul. We will only do this if we are a Church that does more than preach. Words are easy to say, but putting them into action requires a faith that is courageous, bold and Spirit-led.

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Jesus said to the chief priests and elders, 'Tax collectors and prostitutes are making their way into the kingdom of God before you. For John came to you, a pattern of true righteousness, but you did not believe him, and yet the tax collectors and prostitutes did.' (Mt 21:31-32)

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Bulletin for the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. quickshare.samsungcloud.com/rSjVaqHnMSKU

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Those who admired Jesus and then heard his words about persecution must have been both confused and stunned. At rimes, the manner in which God works in our lives may baffle us, but let us be assured that nothing God does is for anything but our good, even if this is hard to see.

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

At a time when everyone was full of admiration for all he did, Jesus said to his disciples, ‘For your part, you must have these words constantly in your mind: “The Son of Man is going to be handed over into the power of men.”’ But they did not understand him... (Luke 9:43-45)

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The conclusion to be drawn from today's First Reading from Ecclesiastes is not clear. Perhaps the lesson is simply that we have no control and must simply accept what is given, as and when it is given: God is in control! - Dom Henry Wansbrough OSB

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

There is a season for everything, a time for every occupation under heaven: A time for giving birth, a time for dying; a time for planting, a time for uprooting what has been planted. A time for killing, a time for healing... (Ecclesiastes 3:1-3)

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Herod's questioning about the identity of Jesus, which will reach its climax in Jerusalem with Jesus' passion, is an important question for us too. Though we may think we know Jesus, there is always more to know. Let us be committed to deepening our relationship with the Lord!

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Herod the tetrarch had heard about all that was being done by Jesus; and he was puzzled, because some people were saying that John had risen from the dead...Herod said, ‘John? I beheaded him. So who is this I hear such reports about?’ And he was anxious to see Jesus. (Luke 9:7-9)

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

As we go about our day we can easily focus on our own efforts to get things done, even the most mundane things. But let us not forget that everything we have comes from God, including our gifts and abilities. Let us trust God in all things, and give God thanks at all times.

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all devils and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. (Luke 9:1-2)

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

23 September: Memorial of St Pius of Pietrelcina (1887-1968), Priest. Born Francesco Forgione, known as Padre Pio, he was a Capuchin friar who was famous for having stigmata and much sought after as a spiritual advisor and confessor. St Pius of Pietrelcina, pray for us! #PadrePio

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Jesus reminds us in today's short Gospel that the only thing that is of concern for those who wish to be close to Jesus is to 'hear the word of God and put it into practice.' Just as we are called to love both God and neighbour, we cannot do one without doing the other.

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Jesus was told, ‘Your mother and brothers are standing outside and want to see you.’ But he said in answer, ‘My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and put it into practice.’ (Luke 8:20-21)

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

In today's Gospel, tax collectors and sinners came to share a meal with Jesus. They were attracted by his message of repentance and the joy that comes with turning towards the salvific love offered by our God. May we never consider ourselves too good for a similar response!

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Jesus said to the Pharisees: ‘It is not the healthy who need the doctor, but the sick. Go and learn the meaning of the words: What I want is mercy, not sacrifice. And indeed I did not come to call the virtuous, but sinners.’ (Matthew 9:12-13)

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

21 September: Feast of St Matthew, Apostle. Born in Capernaum in the Galilee region, he was a tax gatherer when called by Jesus to follow him. He wrote his Gospel for a Jewish audience. St Matthew, pray for us! #stmatthew

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

From today's Gospel we can see that God is not concerned with "length of service" in his vineyard. What truly matters to God is a change of heart and a turning back to him and a commitment to continue to live and love with the light of Christ.

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Jesus said to his disciples: 'The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner going out at daybreak to hire workers for his vineyard. He made an agreement with the workers for one denarius a day, and sent them to his vineyard....'. (Matthew 20:1-2)

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St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia @stpatsparramatta.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Bulletin for the Twenty-fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time. quickshare.samsungcloud.com/973Jg9DC2ZsJ

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