Prayer

Quote: Late have I loved You, O Beauty ever ancient, ever new, late have I loved You! You were within me, but I was outside, and it was there that I searched for You. In my unloveliness I plunged into the lovely things which You created. You were with me, but I was not with You. Created things kept me from You; yet if they had not been in You they would not have been at all. You called, You shouted, and You broke through my deafness. You flashed, You shone, and You dispelled my blindness. You breathed your fragrance on me; I drew in breath and now I long for You. I have tasted You, now I hunger and thirst for more. You touched me, and I burned for Your peace. ~Saint Augustine’s Confessions, Book X

Reflection: Yesterday, the Church honored Saint Monica, the mother of today’s saint, Saint Augustine. Despite her challenging life, Monica fulfilled her most crucial duty as a mother and wife. She prayed for her family and demonstrated such compelling virtues that her husband, mother-in-law, and all three of her children were converted to Christ. Among them was Saint Augustine of Hippo, one of the Church’s most revered saints.

The Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga Day in the Diocese is a single day Diocesean based pilgrimage for selected students in our school who have responded to Alpha Youth invitations since the start of the year. The day will be held Friday, 5 September 2025. 

The Day in the Diocese will give selected students and staff from across our Diocesan schools an opportunity to come together to celebrate the Jubilee Year’s theme: Pilgrims of Hope. They will join with Bishop Mark, priests and other staff to encounter Jesus Christ, be empowered to be hope-filled disciples in the world today and celebrate the Church in our Diocese. 

The Day in the Dioceses' experiences will include a liturgical celebration, workshops, prayer experiences, live music and the Blessed Carlo Acutis Relic Exhibition. Thanksgiving Mass will be held at the conclusion of our day to offer our thanks and gratitude for the Graces of our time together.

Please visit https://stmichaelscathedral.org.au/ for Mass, Confession, Blessed Sacrament Exposition times.

Kind Regards

Ondre Nejman | Leader of Faith Formation and Mission