We have all been invited to join the Catholic Bishops of Australia on a spiritual journey known as the Year of Grace. This time of prayer, reflection on God’s Word, celebration of liturgy and rediscovery of God’s graced presence in our everyday lives begins on Pentecost Sunday (27 May). It’s primary purpose is to ask God for a new and deep grace to forge the future of our Church and nation. We do this by taking time ‘to contemplate the face of Christ’ and listen to the Holy Spirit. This website seeks to provide a place of prayer, a source of connection to others on this journey and a site for resources to equip us for this spiritual journey. May you experience the ‘grace and peace of the Lord Jesus Christ’ in your life as together we seek ‘to start afresh from Christ.’ Mike Humphrys Archdiocesan Coordinator Year of Grace 2012-2013 Read more about the Year of Grace Moments of GraceStoryJo: April 2011, I 'blanked out' and fell out of my stationed car. I went to see my doctor and after numerous tests was diagnosed with advanced stage 4 rectal cancer which had spread into my lungs. Now with two rounds of chemotherapy, radiation, 6x blood transfusions, 3 x operations (I still have to have further operations as have now developed a hernia) under gone I am now cancer free - I thank our God every day that I have been living since being diagnosed, and all who have prayed for my recovery... Read more »
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