OLMC Wentworthville

Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Catholic Parish of the Diocese of Parramatta @parracatholic in the care of the Carmelite Friars @CarmelitesAET

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Strengthened by the food that God gives us, let us bring Jesus to the hearts of all, because Jesus involves everyone in his work of salvation by calling each of us to sit at his table. Blessed are those who are called, for they become witnesses of this love! - Pope Leo XIV

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Why do we call priests "Father"? Didn't Jesus say that we had only one Father, who is in heaven?

View the video in the Ambassadors for Christ series, "Why do Catholics call priests Father?", on the @RC_Southwark YouTube channel:
https://t.co/yHZMgkVvya

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Too often we create false images of God: the angry, punishing God, the demanding God, the God who rejects those who don't meet specific criteria. Do I try to reject these images and rejoice in the fact that God loves? #Sunday #Gospel

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Is faith on its own enough? Or, like St James wrote, do faith and good works go hand in hand?

View the video in the Ambassadors for Christ series, "Do Catholics believe in faith alone?", on the @RC_Southwark YouTube channel:
https://t.co/KWrUBENoOR

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They rejoiced when they saw him. Do I live with the joy of someone who knows Jesus? #PentecostSunday #Gospel #Easter

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Can't I just tell God I'm sorry? How can the Sacrament of Penance help to restore us to a proper relationship with God?

View the video in the Ambassadors for Christ series, "Do I need to confess my sins to a priest?", on the @RC_Southwark YouTube channel:
https://t.co/ExHrCuSq0s

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What do I do to help lead people to Christ, and so fulfil the command to go and baptise them? #Sunday #Gospel #Easter

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St John wrote that "God is love". How do we know God loves us? What does this divine love mean for our lives?

View the video in the Ambassadors for Christ series, "Does God love me?", on the Archdiocese of Southwark YouTube channel:
https://t.co/Kkfo01KepF

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All of us as Catholics are encouraged to receive Communion under both kinds, but is it okay for someone to take the host and dip it into the chalice?

Find out in the Liturgy Corner article from last weekend's Carmel bulletin:
https://t.co/hRHH439zBo

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Happy Mothers Day to all the mums in our parish.

We also remember and pray for our mothers who rest in the arms of God. Thank you to everyone who acknowledged them through our flowers for Mothers Day, which raises funds every year to support the Carmelite mission in Timor-Leste.

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Do I tend to think of God as being distant, or believe that God dwells within me, is I in you? #Sunday #Gospel #Easter

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The Eucharist is central to our lives as Catholics, but some question the accuracy of the Church's teaching of the Mass as a sacrifice.

View the video in the Ambassadors for Christ series, "Is the Mass a sacrifice?", on the @RC_Southwark YouTube channel:
https://t.co/lc1LXnIWJ3

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@parracatholic invites you to celebrate Pentecost through prayer and Scripture. Dr Michele Connolly RSJ will reflect on the Word of God & the work of the Holy Spirit in the Church today. Be renewed, inspired & sent forth by the Spirit.

Express interest: [email protected]

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The disciples are concerned by the news that Jesus will leave them. Do I trust in God when my heart is troubled? #Sunday #Gospel #Easter

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This coming month of May is a traditional month of devotion to Mary. But do Catholics worship Mary?

View the video in the Ambassadors for Christ series, "Do Catholics worship Mary?", on the @RC_Southwark YouTube channel: https://t.co/ET5fcE0vqI

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If you volunteer in any role within the parish, then you need to complete initial safeguarding training, then refresher modules every two years.

For more, visit https://t.co/oH4cpRp0T0 (online training), https://t.co/57TbC8nUFm, or https://t.co/T2tQWl3x55

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The sheep hear his voice. Do I allow myself the opportunity to hear Christ’s voice in prayer? #Sunday #Gospel #Easter

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Almighty everlasting God,
who sent your Son to die that we might live,
grant, we pray,
eternal rest to those who gave themselves
in service and sacrifice for their country.

(from the Collect Prayer for Anzac Day, Roman Missal)

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The cross is the most recognisable symbol of Christian faith. So why is the crucifix so central to Catholic devotion?
View the video in the Ambassadors for Christ series, "Why do Catholics love the Crucifix?", on the @RC_Southwark YouTube channel:
https://t.co/XsMfIbefht

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Jesus was alongside them. Do I trust that Jesus is always there with me, even when I feel lost or alone? #Sunday #Gospel #Easter