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marriage

Teachings connected with marriage, gathered to support prayer, reflection and everyday faith.

Talk given 7 July 2026 · Fr Antony Parankimalil VC

Published 22 July 2026

Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Bayswater

Bless Your Marriage: Prayer Holds a Family Together

Marriage is a sacred vocation that needs more than affection and human effort. Fr Antony reflects on praying a blessing over one's spouse, guarding the family as a foundation, seeking personal conversion and inviting the Holy Spirit to sustain what human strength cannot hold together.

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Talk given 1 July 2026 · Fr Antony Parankimalil VC

Published 22 July 2026

Holy Family Church, Doveton

When Evil Attacks, God Remains Faithful

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.

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Talk given 19 July 2025 · Fr Michael Payyapilly VC

Published 17 August 2026

Belgrave Heights Convention Centre, Belgrave Heights, Victoria

Powered by the Holy Spirit · 3-Day Live-In Retreat · 18-20 July 2025 · Session 1

A Discipleship Powered by the Holy Spirit

Christian discipleship cannot be reduced to prayers, retreats, blessings or a comfortable life. Fr Michael explains why the Holy Spirit is essential to accepting the lordship of Jesus, receiving difficult teaching, carrying the cross without cowardice, living love beyond ego, discerning truth and keeping eternal life as the destination of faith.

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