St Columba's Leichhardt North: Recent Episodes

scln1

Fr Peter's Sunday Homilies

View Details

“Stay awake! You never know when the Lord will come.” Mark 13:33-37

View Details

“He will take his seat on his throne of glory, and he will separate men one from another. ” Matthew 25:31-46

View Details

“Because you have been faithful over a few things, enter into the joy of the Lord.” Matthew 25:14-30

View Details

“Look, the bridegroom comes. Go out to meet him.” Matthew 25:1-13

View Details

“They do not practice what they preach.” Matthew 23:1-12

View Details

“You shall love the Lord your God, and your neighbour as yourself.” Matthew 22:34-40

View Details

"Give to Caesar the things that belong to Caesar and to God the things that are God’s. " Matthew 22:15-21

View Details

"Whomsoever you find invite to the wedding. " Matthew 22:1-14

View Details

"He leased his vineyards to other farmers." Matthew 21:33-43

View Details

"Why are you jealous because I am generous?" Matthew 20:1-16

View Details

"I tell you that you forgive not seven times but seventy times seven." Matthew 18:21-35

View Details

"If your brother or sister listens to you, you will have won that person back." Matthew 18:15-20

View Details

"Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself." Matthew 16:21-27

View Details

"He sells everything he owns and buys the field." Matthew 13:44-52

View Details

"Let them grow together until the harvest."  Matthew 13:24-43

View Details

"A sower went out to sow." Matthew 13:1-23

View Details

"I am gentle and humble of heart." Matthew 11:25-30

View Details

"Anyone who does not accept his cross is not worthy of me. Anyone who welcome you, welcomes me. " Matthew 10:37-42

View Details

"Do not hear those who can kill the body." Matthew 10:26-33

View Details

"As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’"  Matthew 9:36-10:8

View Details

"My flesh is real food and my blood is real drink."  John 6:51-58

View Details

"God sent his Son to save the world through him."  John 3:16-18

View Details

"From his breast shall follow fountains of living waters." John 7:37-39

View Details

"All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. " Matthew 28:16-20

View Details

"I shall ask the Father and he will give you another Advocate. " John 14:15-21

View Details

"I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No man comes to the Father, but by me. " John 14:1-12

As St Columba's prepares to celebrate it's 90th Anniversary on 11 June 2023, please share with us your thoughts on the following two questions by heading to our Facebook page and leaving your comments:

WHAT VALUES DO YOU SEE REFLECTED IN OUR PARISH?

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT OUR PARISH?

https://www.facebook.com/stcolumbasleichhardt

View Details

"I am the gate of the sheepfold. " John 10: 1-10

View Details

"And they said one to the other: "Was not our heart burning within us, whilst he spoke in this way, and opened to us the scriptures?" Luke 24:13-35

View Details

"After eight days. Jesus came in and stood among them." John 20:19-31

Please welcome Zoe from the Jesuit Refugee Service to Fr Peter's podcast.

View Details

"The passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew." Matthew 26:14-27:66

View Details

"I am the resurrection and the life." John 11:1-45

View Details

"The blind man went off and washed himself and came away with his sight restored." John 9:1-41

View Details

"The water that I shall give will turn into a spring of eternal life." John 4:5-42

View Details

"His face shone like the sun." Matthew 17:1-9

View Details

"Jesus said to him, “Get away, Satan! It is written: The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve.” Matthew 4:1-11

View Details

"Love your enemies." Matthew 5:38-48

View Details

"Such was said to your ancestors; but I am speaking to you."  Matthew 5:17-37

View Details

:You are the light of the world". Matthew 5:13-16

View Details

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:1-12A

View Details

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:25-34

View Details

“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world." John 1:29-34

View Details

"Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh." Matthew 2:1-12

View Details

"The child grew to maturity, and he was filled with wisdom; and God’s favour was with him." Luke 2:22-40

View Details

"Jesus was born of Mary, the betrothed of Joseph, a son of David." Matthew 1:18-24

View Details

"Are you the one who is to come, or must we wait for someone else?" Matthew 11:2-11

View Details

"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand." Matthew 3:1-12

View Details

"Stay awake, you must be ready."  Matthew 24:37-44 

View Details

"Your endurance will win you your life." Luke 21:5-19

View Details

"He is not a God of the dead but of the living." Luke 20:27-38

View Details

"The publican returned to his justified: the pharisee did not." Luke 18:9-14

View Details

"God will see those who cry to him vindicated." Luke 18:1-8

View Details

"If you had faith!"  Luke 17: 5-9

View Details

"You cannot be slaves both of God and of money" Luke: 16:1-13

View Details

"There will be joy in heaven over one sinner who does penance." Luke 15:1—32

View Details

"From East and West they will come to take their place in the kingdom of God." Luke 13:22-30

View Details

"I have come not to give peace, but discord." Luke 12:49-53

View Details

"See that you are prepared." Luke 12:32-48

View Details

"Ask, and it will be given to you." Luke: 11:1-13

View Details

Refugee Week is a national event that aims to create a better understanding among different communities as well as celebrating the contributions refugees make to our country.

Here at St Columba’s we were fortunate to mark Refugee Week by having refugees tell their story during Mass. In this podcast, we will be meeting Avo and hearing his story. It’s a story of  determination, courage and resilience. 

View Details

"Martha took up the duties in the house. Mary chose the better part." Luke 10:38-42

View Details

"Who is my neighbor?" Luke 10:25-37

View Details

"They all ate and were filled." Luke 9:11-17

View Details

"But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth." John 16:12-15

View Details

"The Holy Spirit will teach you everything." John 14:15-16, 23-26

View Details

"While blessing them, he was taken to heaven." Luke 24:46-53

View Details

"The Holy Spirit will teach you everything and remind you of all I have said to you." John 14:23-29

View Details

"I give you a new commandment: love one another."  John 13:31-35

View Details

"I give my sheep eternal life." John 10: 27-30

View Details

"Let the person without sin be the first to throw a stone." John 8:1-11

View Details

"Your brother here was dead and has come to life." Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

View Details

"Unless you repent you will all perish as they did" Luke 13: 1-19

View Details

"A person speaks from what is in his heart."  Luke 6:39-45

View Details

"Be merciful as your Father is merciful." Luke 6:27-38

View Details

“Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours."  Luke 6:17, 20-26

View Details

"They left everything and followed him." Luke 5:1-11

View Details

"Why should it happen that I am honoured with a visit from the mother of my Lord?"  Luke 1:39-44

View Details

"You say that I am a king." John 18:33-37

View Details

"This poor widow has put more than all who contributed." Mark 12:38-44

View Details

"This is the first commandment, and the second is similar to it."  Mark 12:28-34

View Details

"Master, grant that I may see." Mark 10:46-52

View Details

"The Son of Man came to give his life as a ransom for all."  Mark 10:35-45

Join us each Saturday at 5:00pm live via the link or phone number below:

LINK:  https://sydneycatholic.zoom.us/j/64290337987?pwd=NVg0VUllQ3pYU2dZOW4rekFYbGtBQT09

PHONE:  (02) 8015 2088 (Sydney) 

PASSWORD: 552486

View Details

"Go and sell what ever you have and come follow me." Mark 10:17-30

Join us each Saturday at 5:00pm live via the link or phone number below:

LINK:  https://sydneycatholic.zoom.us/j/64290337987?pwd=NVg0VUllQ3pYU2dZOW4rekFYbGtBQT09

PHONE:  (02) 8015 2088 (Sydney) 

PASSWORD: 552486

View Details

"What God has joined together, no one must divide." Mark 10:2-16

Join us each Saturday at 5:00pm live via the link or phone number below:

LINK:  https://sydneycatholic.zoom.us/j/64290337987?pwd=NVg0VUllQ3pYU2dZOW4rekFYbGtBQT09

PHONE:  (02) 8015 2088 (Sydney) 

PASSWORD: 552486

View Details

Jesus replied, “Do not prevent him. There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. For whoever is not against us is for us."  Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

Join us each Saturday at 5:00pm live via the link or phone number below:

LINK:  https://sydneycatholic.zoom.us/j/64290337987?pwd=NVg0VUllQ3pYU2dZOW4rekFYbGtBQT09

PHONE:  (02) 8015 2088 (Sydney) 

PASSWORD: 552486

View Details

"The son of Man will be delivered into the hands of humanity…. All who wish to be first must make themselves the servants of all."  Mark 9:30-37

Join us each Saturday at 5:00pm live via the link or phone number below:

LINK:  https://sydneycatholic.zoom.us/j/64290337987?pwd=NVg0VUllQ3pYU2dZOW4rekFYbGtBQT09

PHONE:  (02) 8015 2088 (Sydney) 

PASSWORD: 552486

View Details

"You are the Christ….the Son of man was destined to suffer much." Mark 8:27-35 

Join us each Saturday at 5:00pm live via the link or phone number below:

LINK:  https://sydneycatholic.zoom.us/j/64290337987?pwd=NVg0VUllQ3pYU2dZOW4rekFYbGtBQT09

PHONE:  (02) 8015 2088 (Sydney) 

PASSWORD: 552486

View Details

"He makes the deaf hear and the dumb speak." Mark 7:31-37 

Join us each Saturday at 5:00pm live via the link or phone number below:

LINK:  https://sydneycatholic.zoom.us/j/64290337987?pwd=NVg0VUllQ3pYU2dZOW4rekFYbGtBQT09

PHONE:  (02) 8015 2088 (Sydney) 

PASSWORD: 552486

View Details

"You forget the commandments of God and hold onto human tradition." Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor Social Justice Statement can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4C26IKIH6k

Join us each Saturday at 5:00pm live via the link or phone number below:

LINK:  https://sydneycatholic.zoom.us/j/64290337987?pwd=NVg0VUllQ3pYU2dZOW4rekFYbGtBQT09

PHONE:  (02) 8015 2088 (Sydney) 

PASSWORD: 552486

View Details

"Lord, whom shall we go to? You have the words of everlasting life." John 6:60-69 

Join us each Saturday at 5:00pm live via the link or phone number below:

LINK:  https://sydneycatholic.zoom.us/j/64290337987?pwd=NVg0VUllQ3pYU2dZOW4rekFYbGtBQT09

PHONE:  (02) 8015 2088 (Sydney) 

PASSWORD: 552486

View Details

“Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb." Luke 1:39-56

Join us each Saturday at 5:00pm live via the link or phone number below:

LINK:  https://sydneycatholic.zoom.us/j/64290337987?pwd=NVg0VUllQ3pYU2dZOW4rekFYbGtBQT09

PHONE:  (02) 8015 2088 (Sydney) 

PASSWORD: 552486

View Details

"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:25-34

Join us each Saturday at 5:00pm live via the link or phone number below:

LINK:  https://sydneycatholic.zoom.us/j/64290337987?pwd=NVg0VUllQ3pYU2dZOW4rekFYbGtBQT09

PHONE:  (02) 8015 2088 (Sydney) 

PASSWORD: 552486

View Details

"Whoever comes to me will never be hungry; whoever believes in me will never thirst." John 6:24-35 

Join us each Saturday at 5:00pm live via the link or phone number below:

LINK:  https://sydneycatholic.zoom.us/j/64290337987?pwd=NVg0VUllQ3pYU2dZOW4rekFYbGtBQT09

PHONE:  (02) 8015 2088 (Sydney) 

PASSWORD: 552486

View Details

"He distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted." John 6:1-15

Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly:

LINK: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/events/event.dir.html/content/vaticanevents/en/2021/6/22/messaggio-giornata-nonni.html

Join us each Saturday at 5:00pm live via the link or phone number below:

LINK: https://sydneycatholic.zoom.us/meeting/u5AvfumrrTwjEtMr3cvDsVYfk1oGHolHWomx/ics?icsToken=98tyKu-srDIqGdeSuRGAR_MIAIr4c-nztmZEj7dwjkzmFQRAVDrwPbNNFZpwHPDn

PHONE:  (02) 8015 2088 (Sydney) 

PASSWORD: 552486

View Details

Fay and Elizabeth from the St Columba's Social Justice Group talk about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Day

View Details

"Who can this be? Even the wind and the sea obey him." Mark 4:35-41

View Details

"The mustard seed, the smallest of all the seeds, grows into the biggest shrub of all." Mark 4:26-34

View Details

"This is my body. This is my blood." Mark 14:12-16, 22-26

View Details

"Baptise them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit." Matthew 28:16-20

To find out more about Mary Mackillop Today programs in Timor Leste and how to give visit www.marymackilloptoday.org.au

View Details

"Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit." John 20:19-23

View Details

"The Lord Jesus was taken into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God." Mark 16:15-20

View Details

"The good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep."  John 10:11-18

View Details

The passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. Mark 14:1-15:47

View Details

"God sent his Son into the world that we might be saved through him." John 3:14-21

View Details

"Destroy this sanctuary, and in three days I will raise it up." John 2:13-25

View Details

"This is my Son, the beloved; listen to him." Mark 9:2-10

View Details

"He cured many who suffered from diseases of one kind or another." Mark 1:29-39

View Details

"A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.” Mark 1:21-28

View Details

Australia Day

"Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”" Mark 1:14-20

View Details

"He said to them, “Come, and you will see.”"  John 1:35-42

View Details

"I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” Mark 1:7-11

View Details

"You will conceive and bear a son." Luke 1:26-38

View Details

"There stands among you, unknown to you, the one who is coming after me." John 1:6-8, 19-28

View Details

"Make straight the paths of the Lord". Mark 1:1-8

View Details

"Stay awake! You never know when the Lord will come." Mark 13:33-37

View Details

"He will take his seat on his throne of glory, and he will separate men one from another." Matthew 25:31-46

View Details

"Because you have been faithful over a few things, enter into the joy of the Lord." Matthew 25:14-30 

View Details

NAIDOC Week

"Look, the bridegroom comes. Go out to meet him." Matthew 25:1-13

View Details

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:1-12A

View Details

"You shall love the Lord your God, and your neighbour as your self." Matthew 22:34-40

View Details

"Give to Caesar the things that belong to Caesar and to God the things that are God’s." Matthew 22:15-21

View Details

"He went out moved by regret, the tax collectors and prostitutes will precede you into the kingdom of God."

Matthew 21:28-32

View Details

"Why are you jealous because I am generous?" Matthew 20:1-16

View Details

"If your brother or sister listens to you, you will have won that person back." Matthew 18:15-20

View Details

"You are Peter; to you I will give the keys of the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 16:13-20

View Details

"Woman, you have great faith." Matthew 15:21-28

View Details

"Command me to come to you over the water." Matthew 14:22-33

View Details

"They all ate and were satisfied." Matthew 14:13-21

View Details

“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field." Matthew 13:44-46

View Details

"If you pull up the weeds you might uproot the wheat along with them." Matthew 13:24-30

View Details

"But some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold." Matthew 13:1-9

View Details

The significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday and why we make an acknowledgement of country presented by Fay Hair, written by Fay Hair and Steve Pardey.

View Details

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday

View Details

"And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones to drink because the little one is a disciple amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward." - Matthew 10:37-42

View Details

"Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul." - Matthew 10:26-33

View Details

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” - John 6:51-58

View Details

“God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.”- John 3:16-18

View Details

“Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit” - John 20:19-23

View Details

“And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” - Matthew 28:16-20

View Details

"If you love me, you will keep my commandments" - John 14:15-21

“If you love me you will keep my commandments. I shall ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you forever, that Spirit of truth whom the world can never receive since it neither sees nor knows him, but you know him because he is with you, he is in you.”

View Details

An Easter message from Fr. Peter Smith to the St Columba’s Parish Community