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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 'He was lost but now he has been found .’ Today’s gospel offers us the parable of the lost son —the prodigal—his dutiful brother and their father. Jesus uses the parable to teach the way his Father would act. The Pharisees were unhappy that Jesus welcomed outcasts, and even ate with them. The wasteful son, full of guilt, returned home. Before he could even express his guilt and request forgiveness, he fell into the loving and forgiving arms of his father. Joy filled the heart of the father. Anger and resentment possessed the older dutiful son. The father explained in a non-judgmental way that he was celebrating the return with a heart full of joy. He also affirmed his dutiful son. “Lord God, we pray for the grace to imitate always, as Jesus did, the freely expressed love and forgiveness that you sent into our world.” 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. |
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All Saints Church is situated on King William Street, which is off Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. 