United by Easter
Easter 2024 was a time of reflection, with a special message from Archbishop Patrick O’Regan setting the tone for a period of reconnection.
Easter 2024 was a time of reflection, with a special message from Archbishop Patrick O’Regan setting the tone for a period of reconnection.
With so many people experiencing some form of disconnection and anxiety, Archbishop Patrick O'Regan has spoken of the transforming power of faith in his 2024 Easter message.
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I have always felt slightly uncomfortable when I see a group of evangelical Christians set up for the day with their Bible and brochures, often at a suburban beach or some other popular public venue.
Recently it seemed that Australia had a ‘Swift’ mania moment, with the visit of the American singer Taylor Swift. While knowing nothing about her music, the effects of her visit on so many are extraordinary.
When we leave on a journey we must know where we are going. So with Lent. Above all, Lent is a spiritual journey and its destination is Easter.
The season of Easter that we have been experiencing for several weeks is known in Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) terms as a time of Mystagogy – a time for post-baptismal catechesis.
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