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Australian Maronite Youth Diocesan Council

Locality: Harris Park

Address: 40 Alice St 2150 Harris Park, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.mydc.org.au/

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24.01.2022 Year of Maronite Outreach First Sunday after the Holy Cross Dear Brothers and Sisters,... Our Maronite Church has now entered a new season in our liturgical calendar the Season of the Glorious Cross. The Gospels of this season direct us towards suffering and the cross as instrument of our salvation. In this Sunday’s Gospel, we learn that two of the apostles, James and John, asked the Lord to be seated at His right hand and left hand. It seems to us to be a fairly bold request. But we should not forget that just before they make this request, St Mark tells us that as the apostles were going up to Jerusalem, the Lord took them aside and told them what would happen to Him: that He would be betrayed, condemned to death, mocked, scourged, spat on, and killed, but that on the third day He would rise again. So when James and John made their request, they knew that Jesus was to suffer and also to overcome that suffering. They wished to be associated with the Lord as those closest to Him and sharing in the rule of His Kingdom. There was nothing greater that they could ask for. Our Lord then tells them that they would share in the fullness of His experience: they would undergo the sufferings of both soul and body which He would face. James and John knew that the Lord meant they would suffer before entering into His glory, but they did not understand how much. They bravely replied to Him that they were able to share in what He was to suffer. This was a great privilege. We cannot understand this passage if we do not see that the Lord and His apostles also saw being able to share in His sufferings as being a great privilege and a reward. This is the opposite of how we think of suffering. The Lord then taught them this great truth, that suffering prepares us for the Kingdom of Heaven, by purifying us of selfishness and self-attachment, for whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant. And whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. The Lord led the way by His example. This suggests to us a way to make this Gospel reading practical for us: we can change the way we even think about service. Service is not a chore or something to be avoided, it is a sign of responsibility. And service for the sake of Our Lord and His Gospel is a sign of responsibility in the Kingdom of Heaven. Friends, this Season of the Cross is an opportunity for us to reflect on the great love of the Lord demonstrated on the Cross. We must respond to this love which goes so far as to give his life for us by being ready as well to love Christ to the very end. And it is this love for Christ that will allow us to be the slaves of our brothers and sisters. It is this love for Christ that will allow us, too, to seek first the happiness of our brothers and sisters through unity and solidarity.

22.01.2022 As announced by the Premier of NSW, funerals, weddings and gatherings at places of worship are limited to 100 people, subject to the one person per four square ...metre rule, effective 24 July 2020. As such, Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay has issued new directives for the Maronite parishes in NSW. Let us all do our part to keep our community safe. The message can be read here: https://bit.ly/NSWDirectives23July2020

20.01.2022 Tonight, we were honoured to witness Deacon Charbel Dib, the Director of the Youth Office, receive the Imposition of Hands and become Ordained to the Holy Priesthood. He is finally a Father in more than one sense of the word! Mabrook, Abouna Charbel Antoine Dib. May God continue to bless you and your family, and we also pray that your dedication and passion for ministry will only be strengthened and that you continue to lead by example in humble service to God and his people. You are a Priest forever, Abouna Charbel!

17.01.2022 The Pope Francis Hospital Boat, which serves around 700,000 people living on the banks of the largest river on planet Earth, has resumed operations. The floatin...g facility delivers medical assistance, food baskets and hygiene kits to families living in the Amazon who’ve become even more isolated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more: https://aleteia.org//pope-francis-hospital-boat-resumes-/ See more

17.01.2022 Let us continue to ask for the intercession of Our Lady of Lebanon, and our Saints and protectors of our beloved homeland, to guide, guard and protect the people of Lebanon. The number of deaths, injuries and people homeless is paramount, and only increasing by the hour, keep this country in your prayers and don’t forget to help in any way you can.

16.01.2022 Message from Our Bishop regarding the Deteriorating Living and Economic Conditions in Lebanon

11.01.2022 It’s still happening - not too late to tune in... https://www.facebook.com/australianmaroniteyouth/videos/877373696117945/

11.01.2022 As our friend Arnold said we’ll back back... he was right! Tonight, tune in, and dont forget to leave some comments!

10.01.2022 Amid this crisis and following yesterdays tragic explosion, our homeland needs your help more than ever. Visit www.maronitesonmission.com to find out how you can donate to provide relief to our beloved Lebanon and it’s people. Keep praying for Lebanon, that it may one day know peace. #prayforlebanon #MaroniteSaintsIntercedeForUs

08.01.2022 Today is the Feast Of Blessed Yacoub Kabouchi! Mercy is the essential part of love; it is the love taking care of the needy neighbour. #prayforus

06.01.2022 Wishing you all a Blessed Feast of St. Charbel. In a world largely fascinated with riches and comfort, he helps us understand the paramount value of poverty, penance and asceticism to liberate the soul in its ascent to God." ~ Pope Paul VI. St. Charbel, pray for us!

04.01.2022 Connecting to you virtually until we reunite physically...

02.01.2022 The Australian Maronite Professionals Council is here to help! Such a great opportunity for young Maronites! More info below