On National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday, earlier this month, Broome Bishop Tim Norton SVD reflected on the Gospel passage, ‘Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.' (Matthew 11:28).
The context of the Gospel is Jesus is correcting people’s understanding of who he is and what his ministry is about. In the verses before today’s reading, the disciples of John asked him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we wait for another?” Jesus responds by showing that, in a changing world, the best way to bring about change is through acts of mercy—one act at a time.
The Holy Redeemer Church in Buengkan Province, Thailand is both a place of prayer and Eucharistic worship and a centre of compassionate outreach for those in need.
Parish Priest Fr Pham Dinh Tuan SVD, who recently celebrated the 15th anniversary of his priesthood, is close to his parishioners, most of whom live a rural subsistence farming lifestyle.
Staff and students at the SVD’s formation house, Dorish Maru College in Melbourne, have farewelled secretary Vicky Cheung, whose presence extended beyond her professional duties to encompass the roles of mentor, friend and mother-figure.
Vicky retired this month after 17 years in the job and her deep contribution to the lives of many young missionaries-in-training was honoured at an emotional farewell function.
The Good Shepherd Community Centre in Townsville has celebrated its 25th anniversary, with parishioners past and present giving thanks to God for a quarter century of shared faith and continued growth.
Parish Priest, Fr Joseph Reddy SVD said the anniversary Mass and morning tea was a time of gratitude for all that God has accomplished through the parish community since its beginnings in 2001.
Promoting ‘Integral Human Development in a Fragmented World’ calls people to listen to the cries of the vulnerable and to engage in respectful creative dialogue and cultural renewal, said the speakers in the second instalment of the SVD Australia Province’s 2026 online lecture series.
Looking at the theme from the Magisterial and Interreligious Perspectives, the presentation featured distinguished scholars, Fr Sebastian M. Michael SVD and Fr Wilibaldus Gaut SVD.
In the coming week, from August 2-9, the Catholic Church in Australia is celebrating National Vocations Awareness Week.
A Vocation is first and foremost a gift from God. It guides us in how we respond to God’s love and live that out in our life. For many, God leads us to marriage and family life. For others, it may be single life, while some are called to the vocation of priesthood or Religious life.
Last weekend, I travelled back to Melbourne to celebrate the funeral of Jeannate who was one of my supporters during my time there as a deacon. She was always encouraging me, checking in on me, and helping me whenever she could. Her death came very suddenly, and it was hard to say goodbye.
One of the most frustrating things for a farmer is to have weeds in the fields. They steal whatever nutrition is there for the grain. Sometimes, when I’m in the garden, this is really a headache and I try my best to remove them and be careful that it won’t affect the other plants. Otherwise, I just have to leave it.
Today, all the readings invite us to have trust in and totally lean on the Word of God. As a matter of fact, the Word of God is Truth and God Himself.
As we gather on this 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Word of God reminds us of the enduring invitation to find rest in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father. In a world filled with busyness, stress, and distractions, Jesus extends His gentle call to surrender our burdens and discover solace in His presence.
