All Saints Church is situated on King William Street, which is off Brunswick Street, Fitzroy.  

It is a welcoming and inclusive church for all people, in all times.

Fr Thinh Nguyen is the Administrator of the church and also the Catholic Chaplain to the University of Melbourne. He may be contacted on (03) 9419 4349, via our Contact Us page or through the Chaplain’s website www.unimelbchaplain.net.

Sunday’s reflection

‘You are standing on holy ground.’

To experience God as Moses did when he saw the burning bush is to become imbued with the mind of God, to see the world and the meaning of reality through God’s eyes.  ‘I am who am’- God’s naming of himself-is an affirmation of life, of goodness and of holiness.

Moses’ moment of revelation and adoration is immediately succeeded by a call to service: ‘I have heard my people cry.’ Any misgivings Moses might have had are countered by God’s promise: ‘I will be with you.’ This God of steadfast love, the God of  Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, will stand by Moses.  But it is Moses who must take action.

The image of Moses removing his sandals remind us that our loving Father is an awesome God whose holiness we cannot even begin to comprehend.  It tells us to approach him with reverence, humility, and an awareness of our sin and frailty.

So as you go to pray today, take off your sandals! The One who called Moses is calling you!

“Father, who am I that you should love me so much - enough to give up your only Son for my sake? Help me to set aside everything that separates me from you and to return your love as fully as I can.”

You may feel a great sense of happiness, peace, or joy - especially after receiving the Eucharist.  Or possibly you will find yourself  moved to show greater love for your family.  Or maybe you will experience a growing desire to serve the Lord, whether in your parish or in your community.  Don’t discount these feelings! Jesus works in many ways, and the more we respond to him, the more confident we will be in his love.