Lovely Video about St Mary's Monastery in Perth, Scotland...

Online meeting of the Brothers with Father General...

On the eve of the feast of Saint Gerard Majella, Father Rogério Gomes, Superior General, met online with more than 150 brothers from the various units of our Redemptorist Congregation. During the meeting, Father General shared a reflection on the vocation of the religious brother. Among other things, he said:

“The identity of the religious brother consists in a free and conscious vocation to consecrated life, as a response to Baptism, which is distinguished by the call to live brotherhood and service to others, embodying the presence of Christ among the People of God, especially among the neediest. The mission of the brother is, first of all, a commitment to service in the construction of a Christian community, where hierarchical roles do not measure human value, but by a spirit of sharing, acceptance and solidarity.”

Father Rogério Gomes recalled that “being a Redemptorist brother involves a wide range of activities that are in line with our charism. The professionalization of the brothers is essential in different areas, such as social work, law, psychology, communication, nursing and administration, among others. However, this should not become an imperative. (…) I believe that Saint Gerard is a good example for us and can teach us to be Redemptorist missionaries based on simplicity, deep spirituality and the encounter with others, without distinction of persons.

Father General thanked the brothers for their testimony of life and for their dedication to the Redemptorist mission, which is based on the announcement of abundant redemption to the poorest and most marginalized, following the example of Jesus Christ. He said:

“You, faithful to the mission of announcing the Good News to those most in need, are a living sign of God’s redeeming love in the world. We recognize with gratitude the pastoral and missionary work they carry out, especially in popular missions, sanctuaries, parishes, spirituality centres, sacristies, social projects and migration centres. In these places, they promote human dignity, hospitality and justice, always guided by a spirit of brotherhood and service, where their presence heals many wounds and strengthens the faith of many. The Redemptorist brothers, with their testimony of a simple and committed life, are missionaries of hope, following in the footsteps of the Redeemer, and must be a living reminder of him also for the clergy.”

The meeting also created a space for fraternal sharing among the participants.

Read Fr General's Message below...

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Happy Feast St Gerard Majella CSsR...

October 16th St Gerard Majella CSsR - Patron of Expectant Mothers

A new Redemptorist Cardinal...

Pope Francis announced after his Sunday Angelus that he would hold a Consistory for the creation of new Cardinals on 8 December 2024, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, in the Vatican.

One of the new Cardinals is our confrere 

H.E. Mgr Mykola BYCHOK, CSsR.,

Bishop of the Eparchy Saints Peter and Paul of Melbourne of the Ukrainians -

aged 44 years old

Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos CSsR 5th October...

On 29th of September, the whole church commemorated the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2024. Pope Francis chose the theme as, “God walking with his people.” In his message, the Holy Father reminds us that all of us, God’s people, are migrants on this earth, on our way to the “true homeland”, the Kingdom of Heaven.

When we, the Redemptorist family celebrate the feast of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos we reflect his life and mission to immigrants as well. What we know ultimately about Blessed Seelos is that he came across people of immigrants living in poverty, sickness, homelessness, and rejection.  He faced this desolation with hope, not despair.   He did not abandon them. He brought Christ’s love to the people without hope.   He worked to ease the burdens of so many exploited and marginalized people.  Unlike most of the great saints, Francis was not a prominent prelate, mystic, or martyr.  He did not write any significant text or stand out for his theology.  Rather, his contribution was recorded in the lives of individuals, who received direct and personal help in their daily needs.  Father Seelos is a model of simplicity and dedication to the service of God and others.  He pointed out the way to God through the daily events of life.

Read more: Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos CSsR 5th October...

OSsR Nuns form a new Federation...

The Federation of

"Our Mother of Perpetual Help of the Order of the Most Holy Redeemer"

is comprised of the English speaking Monasteries in

“Cebu” Philippines,

“Legaspi” Philippines,

“Maitland” Australia,

“St Thérèse” Canada

and

“Dublin” Ireland.

The Assembly of the Federation met in our Redemptoristine Monastery in Nakhon Ratchasima Thailand aka Korat.

The following are the members of the Council 

Sr Lucy Conway, President 
Sr Alice Agosto, Councillor 
Sr Mary Fides, Councillor 

Sr Chantal Lussier was elected as the Federal Bursar 
Sr Maura Walsh is the Federal Secretary

A word of 'special' Congratulations goes to our neighbouring Sisters in the Dublin Monastery, Sr Lucy and Sr Maura OSsR

Exciting New & Final Publication by Fr Jim McManus CSsR...

Throughout the Gospels Jesus encourages us to make our home in him. But it is not a one-way movement. He makes a home in each one of us who love him.

Fr Jim McManus helps you to ponder the desire in the heart of Jesus to make a home in you, and his invitation to you to make your home in him.

This book is an exploration of what it means to make our home in Jesus, providing an opportunity to reflect on your own relationship with him.

Here we will learn the truth about ourselves and God’s plan for our lives.

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An Australian Newspaper wrote back in 1929...

A REDEMPTORIST MONASTERY IN SCOTLAND

And the Man Who Helped It

ST. MARY'S, KINNOULL, 1869-1929 

Queen Victoria, on one of her progresses to Scotland half a century or more ago, noticed on a wooded hill near Perth, overlooking the valley of the Tay, a picturesque and somewhat medieval looking building which had not been there when she last passed that way. 'What was it?' asked her observant Majesty; and the reply she received was that it was— not a new Redemptorist monastery (which might have been a slight shock), but ‘some kind of reformatory.’

A Life Hidden From the World

'A very good name for it, too,' said the Superior, when he heard the story and passed it on to me. Father Edmund Vaughan, first Rector of St. Mary's, Kinnoull Hill, was one of the- remarkable group of brothers, Vaughans of Courtfield all, who were distinguished and prominent in the Catholic Church of mid-Victorian days, just as their nephews were in a later generation. '''

The Redemptorist Congregation was already, in those far-off days, doing a great work for souls — its own chosen and peculiar work — under the ardent leadership of an apostolic Provincial, destined later to rule the See of Southwark. And what enabled them, under God, to extend that work, and to establish it firmly in at least four different countries, was the munificence of a hidden benefactor. I call him 'hidden' because he had already himself worn the Redemptorist habit for twenty years, and had long lived a truly hidden life in the house of his Order which he had himself founded in Rome.

Sixty Years of Mission Effort

The monastery of Kinnoull, looking down from its wooded eminence on the ancient town of St. John, now Perth, is, I am glad to see, about to celebrate the diamond jubilee of its foundation.

All Scottish Catholics will thank God for the sixty fruitful years, of labor for Him and His Church done during that long period by the devoted sons of St. Alphonsus. And not a few, I hope, will remember, in their prayers and thanks givings, Edward Douglas, to whom that great Order, and those to whom it ministers, owes so much.

Read more: An Australian Newspaper wrote back in 1929...

An interview with Bishop Michael Brehl CSsR...

Our former Superior General, Michael Brehl CSsR,

now the Bishop of the Diocese of Pembroke, Canada,

giving an interview with Fr Andrzej Wodka CSsR.

Your New Sunday Missal...

English Standard Version Bible translation.

Designed to help anyone prepare for Sunday Mass and take an active part in its celebration, this Missal contains a short introduction to the special character of each Sunday, and the Mass text is laid out in a straightforward way.

This Missal has a leatherette cover, gold-embossed lettering, colourful ribbons and high-quality Bible paper which means that it should become a treasured companion for a lifetime.

The texts for all Sunday services in the Roman Catholic Church for the three-year cycle are included in this Missal.

Alongside these are a number of additional resources, including the two Eucharistic Prayers for reconciliation, and four for Masses for various occasions.

The main ordinary texts of the Mass are also given in Latin.

Additionally, we have provided an original prayer for each day of the week, a selection of litanies and prayers by St Alphonsus Liguori including his Stations of the Cross.

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