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Why a priest needs to be a man for all the people
In my very short time as a priest (I will celebrate my first anniversary as a priest on the 21 May) I have come to learn one thing very quickly: expect the unexpected!
Never, even in my wildest imaginations, would I have ever thought that in my first year of priesthood I would spend three months as the administrator of a cathedral (and several parishes), in one of the most remote parts of outback Australia.
Now although I found the cardinal’s appointment somewhat vexing and perhaps slightly incommodious from the point of view of my responsibilities here in Liverpool, I have come to trust that bishops (hopefully guided by the Holy Spirit) normally have good reasons for what can be perceived ostensibly as moot appointments.
On reflection, Broken Hill was nothing short of an incredible experience and I am very grateful to the cardinal (and of course the Holy Spirit) for this unique opportunity.
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BLESSED MARY MACKILLOP
THE OFFICIAL FRAMED PRINT
A beautiful framed print of Australia's saint, Mary MacKillop. The photograph is an officially authorised image of Mary as a woman in her 40s.
"It is immediately recognisable throughout the world," said Sr Sheila McCreanor, the Secretary General of the Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph.
To obtain your copy to grace the walls of your home, church, classroom or office www.catholicgiftshop.com.au/Mary_MacKillop.php |
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