Opinion
During our current extraordinary time of social distancing, health consciousness and concerns, and attempting to deal with many unknowns related to the present health pandemic, our most significant celebration of Easter has taken place.
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Mass continues to be live streamed daily from St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, following the tuning in of thousands of viewers to Easter services.
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As Christians around the world prepare to celebrate the holiest time of the year under the shadow of the coronavirus, the image of Jesus being comforted by Mary on his way to the cross symbolises the need for us to care for each other in this time of pain and suffering.
We’re facing an Easter like no other. The deprivation of the Eucharist and closure of our churches is something which is quite unheard of by we Catholics even since convict times.
Hot cross buns and chocolate eggs are enjoyed by many over the Easter period, but not everyone understands their true significance. Behind those simple ‘treats’ stand the most profound events of human history.
A feast of musical pieces dating back to the 1500s through to present day compositions will fill St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral during Lent and Easter celebrations this year.
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