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Teachings connected with Scripture, gathered to support prayer, reflection and everyday faith.
Published 6 October 2026
Holy Family Church, Doveton
Daily Mass Homilies · Daily Mass · Homily
Fr Michael Payyapilly reflects on Mary Magdalene recognising the risen Jesus when He simply calls her by name. He invites us to learn the Shepherd's voice and listen for God's personal call in sorrow, uncertainty and the noise of everyday life.
Published 6 October 2026
Holy Family Church, Doveton
Daily Mass Homilies · Daily Mass · Homily
Fr Michael Payyapilly reflects on the disciples on the road to Emmaus and the humility required to let Jesus teach, correct and even rebuke us. He invites us to remain teachable so the Lord can reveal more about Himself, about others and about ourselves.
Published 5 October 2026
Holy Family Church, Doveton
Daily Mass Homilies · Daily Mass · Homily
Fr Michael Payyapilly reflects on the guards at the tomb and asks whether we will stand by the truth when truth comes at a cost. He challenges us to face truth before God, in our relationships, and within ourselves, trusting Christ's promise that the truth will set us free.
Published 15 September 2026
Mannix College, Clayton (Melbourne), Victoria
Let His Spirit Flow · Live-In Retreat · Session 13
Fr Varghese Parackal traces the role of Mother Mary in Christian life through Scripture: Mother of God, blessed among women, intercessor at Cana, Mother given from the Cross, present with the praying Church before Pentecost, and a continuing maternal presence in the life of believers. He also teaches on the intercession of saints and sacred images before concluding with his lifelong testimony of the Three Hail Marys.
Published 14 September 2026
Mannix College, Clayton (Melbourne), Victoria
Let His Spirit Flow · Live-In Retreat · Session 12
Fr Michael Payyapilly calls Catholics to know the biblical and apostolic foundations of their faith rather than being unsettled by criticism they have never examined. He reflects on Christ's institution of the Church, Scripture and Tradition, the biblical roots of the Sacraments, the importance of approaching them with faith, and the responsibility to love and strengthen the Church even while acknowledging its human failures.
Published 22 July 2026
Holy Family Church, Doveton
July 2026 Programme · ·
Suffering is not proof that God has abandoned a person or family. Through the testimony of his sister's death and his mission in Rwanda, Fr Antony reflects on how Christ can turn tragedy into commissioning, family pain into intercession and a wounded past into a new beginning.
Published 22 July 2026
Holy Family Church, Doveton
July 2026 Programme · ·
No Christian is immune from temptation or spiritual attack, but human weakness does not cancel the faithfulness of God. Fr Antony reflects on Saint Peter's fall and restoration, the spiritual protection of marriage and family, and the call to imitate Christ's self-giving love.
