Archdiocese of Brisbane

Merry Christmas! This year is a special one for Archbishop Shane Mackinlay as he shares his first Christmas message with us and celebrates his first Christmas in Brisbane. As we celebrate the birth of Christ, he reminds us that God is truly with us and offers his heartfelt wishes for a Christmas filled with peace, hope and joy. May you and your loved ones enjoy a blessed day celebrating the birth...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Saldie Resolado OSA for the Feast of the Holy Family 2025, Year A. "Will we be like the Holy Family, protecting what’s holy and trusting God’s plan even when it’s inconvenient?"

Let's Pray with Shane Pianta a prayer for the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Jessie and Ramona share their experience of motherhood and faith.

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Joseph Vu for the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2025, Year A. "If we remain attentive and open, and if we have courage to say 'yes' as Joseph did, then we too can take part in God’s saving work in the world."

Have you prepared your gifts for Christmas? As we enter the final week of Advent, our hearts turn toward the joy and wonder of Christ’s coming. Seminarians Dylan and Gabriel bring our Advent series to a close with a meaningful gift exchange. Join them as they share the gifts they’ve prepared for one another, wrap them with care and reflect on the spirit of giving that flows from God’s ultimate...

How are you preparing your heart to welcome the baby Jesus this Christmas? Fr Elie, a married Melkite Catholic priest serving in the Archdiocese of Brisbane, shares how he and his family prepare their home and hearts for the coming of Christ at Christmas. They enter into the beauty of their Eastern Catholic tradition, readying their house with love and reverence as they make room for the newborn...

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Josh Whitehead for the Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday) 2025, Year A. "As we eagerly anticipate Christmas, Gaudete Sunday is all about rejoicing at Jesus’ presence in our lives."

Fire has long been a sign of God’s presence, from Moses before the burning bush, to Elijah carried to heaven in a fiery chariot, to Jesus whose eyes are described as flames of fire. Each time we light a candle, we are reminded of these moments when God revealed Himself through light and warmth. As we pray with Father Will, may the light of Jesus shine in our hearts and be made known in every...