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ISSUE 26 OCTOBER 2020

ADULT FAITH FORMATION IN TH E CONTE X T OF H E ALING

LI F E A N D LE GACY

LIFELONG LEARNING

CATECHIST SERVICE

Of Dr Sr Mary Glowrey PAGE 20

Life, Marriage and Family PAGE 26

Education, Sacrament preparation PAGE 28

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Archdiocese Anniversary The Archdiocese of Perth turns 175

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Touched and healed Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

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F R O M T H E E D I T O R Jamie O’Brien In this Issue 26 of The Record Magazine, we take a look at the issue of Adult Faith Formation in the context of healing.

Kimchi Bokkeumbap FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE

In the Archdiocese of Perth, there are many agencies with

From Archbishop Timothy Costelloe

a common goal, working with the community to offer

From Bishop Donald Sproxton

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mercy, compassion, healing, and hope. Their differing ministries offer us an opportunity to “choose life”. Issue 26 of The Record Magazine is an insight of this work in action

IN THIS EDITION

of these agencies. In this special 36 page issue, we give a

New Episcopal Vicar

glipse of Archbishop Costelloe’s recent paper “A Journey of

A holistic approach to healing, hope

Discernment”. We also profile our new Episcopal Vicar for

Aboriginal Catholic Ministry

Education and Faith Formation, Fr Vincent Glynn.

We look at the life of Dr Mary Glowrey and her work with the poor in India. Our thanks to the University of Notre Dame Australia for their invaluable support.

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This year, on 9 May, marked 175 years since Perth became a diocese. The anniversary was not formally celebrated because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nevertheless, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB and his curia wished to recognise this significant event. Odhran O’Brien, Director of the Archdiocesan Archives Office, has compiled a short reflection on the diocese’s foundation, which includes extracts from the missionaries who arrived in Western Australia during 1845.

The Creation of Perth Diocese Pope Gregory XVI promoted the expansion of the Catholic Church by creating 70 dioceses and other jurisdictions and appointing 195 new missionary bishops. Many clergy and religious who volunteered for these communities were Irish and French. Western Australia’s first Vicar General, Father John Brady, was born in Ireland and trained in France, carrying with him the rich Catholic tradition of both countries.

In 1843, John Bede Polding, Archbishop of Sydney, sent Brady to WA, accompanied by Belgian priest Fr Joosten and Irish Catechist Patrick O’Reilly. At that time, the Archdiocese of Sydney included the western third of Australia. Brady hastily studied the local European settlers and Aboriginal people before leaving for Europe to recruit more missionaries and fundraise.

While in Europe, Brady visited Rome and submitted reports to Gregory XVI suggesting that WA be made a diocese. The Holy Father eventually agreed, and appointed Brady as the first Bishop of Perth. Brady then travelled Europe seeking donations and missionaries and he was clearly charismatic as 28 missionaries volunteer to sail to Fremantle where they arrived in late 1845. The 1848 census shows there was a small population of 4622 settlers, including 337 Catholics.

The Arrival at Perth Among the missionaries was Léandre Fonteinne, a French Benedictine monk. Fonteinne was awestruck by the Swan River and wrote to Dom Prosper Guéranger, his former abbot at Solesmes Abbey:

“At 4pm, in the extreme heat, we got into the boat that was to take us to Perth. Nothing could be more picturesque than the banks of the Swan River which comes down from the desert to flow gently into the sea.”

On either side all the way to Perth, there are rocky cliffs Archbishop Redmond Prendiville is the longest-reigning Bishop of Perth with a reign spanning from 1933 till his death in 1968. At the time of his consecration, aged 32, Prendiville was reputedly the youngest-ever Catholic

which take on a thousand marvellous forms… On all

Archbishop. Photo: Archdiocesan Archives.

where only the wild man was witness to their frolic.

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sides a multitude of birds, shocked at no longer finding the solitude that used to be theirs, in those places

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The Swan River is twice the size of the Thames. Its waters have a beautiful greenish colour but they are salty all the way to the source during the summer.

They do become fresh however in wintertime when the abundance of rain also augments them considerably…

At 4.30pm, we caught side of the city which is about as picturesque to look at as you could imagine. The trees grouped around the white houses make it a delightful sight. Just as soon as our Bishop had glimpsed the seat of his residence, he had Dom Rosendo intone the Litany of Our Lady. After the litany we chanted the Ave Maria Stella, the Magnificat, and the Benedictus.

A great number of persons assembled on the bank greeted us with their threefold cheers. We formally turned around to receive His Lordship as he in turn left the boat and then we made our way up, two by two, in silence to the church, which is situated on arise at about

The First Church Among the group of missionaries were the Sisters of Mercy led by Mother Ursula Frayne, the superior, who recorded her impression of the first church in Perth: “The church – what was it like? Figure to yourself a room about 30 feet long and perhaps about 15 feet in height, door spaces but no doors; windows spaces but no windows; a shingled roof through which the sun, moon and stars could be distinctly seen; no ceiling; rough unplastered walls; the floor a few boards laid loosely on the ground and clattering under one’s feet. A common wooden counter, which some retired shopkeeper had given, served for an altar.”

half a league from the riverbank. A few paces before our entry into the church, Dom Rosendo, who was at

The New Missions

the head of cortege along with Dom Serra, intoned the

When Rome established the Diocese of Perth, the vicariate of

Te Deum which we continued inside the church. His

Port Essington, the British military settlement near modern-

Lordship then recited the prayers of thanksgiving and

day Darwin, and King George Sound, now known as Albany,

gave his blessing to his new people who seemed joyful.”

were attached to the new diocese.

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Bishop Martin Griver was the second Roman Catholic Bishop of Perth, serving from 1873 until his death in 1886. Bishop Griver founded ‘The Record’ newspaper in 1874.

Photo: Archdiocesan Archives.

The Sisters opened their first school in January 1846; at the end of the first week they had just five students. Determined for their school to survive, the Sisters visited the surrounding district searching for students and their school became the first permanent school in WA and they educated all denominations.

Legacy Bishop Brady’s legacy has been obscured by his poor management of the diocese, which led to his early retirement in 1852. However, the foundation of Diocese of Perth, a Catholic education system and Catholic social welfare Soon after arriving, Bishop Brady began dispersing missionaries within this vast area to establish new missions to engage with the Aboriginal people. Missionaries were sent to King George Sound, Port Essington and what is now known as New Norcia. The only enduring mission was the Benedictine

services remain an enduring legacy of his work.

One-hundred-and-seventy-five years later, the Archdiocese of Perth includes 102 parishes, more than 160 schools, a Catholic university, health and aged-care systems, as well as 22 agencies and a variety of social welfare services.

Monastery at New Norcia, which was founded by Dom Joseph Serra and Rosendo Salvado.

The Sisters of Mercy The Sisters of Mercy stayed in Perth and established the Convent of the Holy Cross originally on St George’s Terrace.

Ursula Frayne recorded impression of the town: “Our house is within five minutes’ walk of the Church; the road to it, and indeed the whole country is like a beautiful garden. We have two fine gardens, there are olive trees and vines loaded with fruit which will be very soon ripe. It is now mid-summer so that there are not many flowers. The geranium grows in the open air

Archbishop William Foley served as the seventh Bishop of Perth and fourth Archbishop of Perth from 1983 until his death in 1991. He was succeeded by nowEmeritus Archbishop Barry Hickey. Photo:

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without cultivation and in winter the flower garden is in all its beauty.”

1.

F. Knight, The Church in the nineteenth century, London, I.B. Tauris, 2008, 103.

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Léandre Fonteinne to Prosper Guéranger. 13 January

1846 in Peter Gilet (trans), The Correspondence of Leandre Fointeinne, Abbey Press, 2015, 131-145.

3. C. Kovesi Killerby, Ursula Frayne: A biography, Fremantle, University of Notre Dame Australia, 1996, 113.

4.

Denis F. Bourke, History of the

Catholic Church in Western Australia, 1829-1979, Perth, Archdiocese of Perth, 1979, 15-23.

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Geraldine Byrne, Valiant Women: Letters

from the Foundation Sisters of Mercy in Western Australia, 1845-1849, Melbourne, The Polding Press, 1981, 19-20.

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A Journey of Discernment

Discernment is both a call and a challenge given to us by the Holy Spirit says Plenary Council President and Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB in a paper on Discernment. Photo: Max Hoh

How can we be a constructive part of a renewed Church

The fundamental question is this: What do you think God is

and not initiators of a new church which would, in

asking of us in Australia at this time? The foundational theme

the end, be our own creation rather than God’s?

is this: Listen to what the Spirit is saying. We are all engaged in

This is the question presented by Plenary Council

the ongoing effort, as the Catholic community in Australia, to seek to answer the question by engaging with what the theme

President and Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe

invites us to do. The word “discernment” captures perfectly

SDB in his paper on the theme of Discernment.

the task in which we are engaged and to which we are called to

Below is a summary of the Paper. For the full version,

continue to commit ourselves.

go to www.plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au

Discernment is an ongoing process the end of which we have

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not yet reached. The reflection, submission and eventual

importantly at the local level), we find the call to, and challenge

Discernment papers did not represent the end of the process,

of, discernment. Both the call and the challenge are captured

but rather another important milestone along the way. The

very well in the fundamental question of the Plenary Council

writing of the Instrumentum Laboris and the formation of the

and in the foundational theme of the Plenary Council.

agenda will similarly be not the end of the process but yet

t the heart of the Plenary Council, in its preparation

publication of the responses, all of which were part of the

stage (presently underway), in its celebration stage

Listening and Dialogue process, did not represent the end of

(the two formal Assemblies) and its implementation

the process: rather this was an important milestone along the

stage (to be undertaken at both the national level and, more

way. The long preparation and eventual publication of the six

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another important milestone along

Church could well be exactly what God

The Ignatian tradition offers, among

the way. And certainly the two formal

wants for the Church. A problem arises

other things, a guide to “spiritual

Assemblies, pivotal moments of decision

however, when we simply presume that

conversations” which we will continue

in the Plenary Council journey, will

what we want and what God wants are

to employ as we continue our journey.

also be a milestone but not the end of

the same thing, without really engaging

Processes of discernment help us to

the process. The “end” of the process

in a profound process of discernment to

listen carefully to what is going on

will unfold in each diocese and in each

determine whether the many voices to

within us and, as we share this with

local Catholic community as the fruits

which we are all attentively listening are

others, what is also going in within

of the Council begin to take root and

revealing or obscuring the voice of the

them. Many of us have had to learn the

flourish. Just as the Second Vatican

Spirit.

hard way that this requires honesty,

Council has not yet finished, for its

This is why discernment has been, and

humility and openness to each other. It

reception and implementation are still unfolding in the life of the Church, so the Plenary Council will still continue for many years, even decades, to come.

Long after the second of the two formal Assemblies is concluded we will still be trying to “listen to what the Spirit is saying” so that we can continue to delve into the depths of the question of what God is asking of us in Australia at this time – and hopefully find some answers to which we can all commit ourselves.

must continue to be, the fundamental principle which guides us all in our engagement with the Plenary Council.

The Facilitation Team and the Executive Committee guiding us towards the

Bishops Commission for the Plenary Council. As part of this group I am surprised, and a little embarrassed, that

us, but this is what it means to “listen to This “honesty, humility and openness to

are also conscious, as I am, that we in

each other” will, of course, need to be

the Church in Australia still have a long

grounded in and nourished by deep and

way to go as we learn more and more about the practice of discernment – by engaging in it. The bishops, too, are Rome last year for the Ad Limina visit to

Committee, and some members of the

people who see things differently from

of this and fully committed to it. They

of the Council – What do you think God

by the Facilitation Team, the Executive

challenged by the obvious sincerity of

God by listening to each other”.

The formation of the central question

- was itself the fruit of discernment

ideas and convictions, or to have them

formal Assemblies are deeply aware

conscious of this. When we travelled to

is asking of us in Australia at this time?

is not easy to let go of long-cherished

the Holy See and Pope Francis, we spent a week together making a retreat, led by Brother Ian Cribb SJ, which was focused on the call to discernment. The purpose of the retreat was to help us enter more deeply into this process, without which we risk closing ourselves off to the

sustained prayer, both by individuals and by communities. It will be the habit and practice of prayer which will mould our hearts and open our ears to enable us to “tune in” to the voice of God speaking to us in all kinds of ways, some of them most unexpected.

As we move further into the journey of the Plenary Council it is becoming clearer that simply listening to each other, essential though this is, does not exhaust or complete the task

in the first formulation of the question

guidance of the Holy Spirit.

there was no mention of God! Instead

Within the Catholic Church, with our

we focused on inviting people to

two thousand years of lived experience

share their own hopes or dreams and

of trying to allow ourselves to be led by

their own joys and disappointments

the Holy Spirit, we have a rich tradition

concerning the Church. It was if we

of discernment. It takes many forms

were asking the Catholic community to

and has a number of key elements, all

tell us what they wanted the Church to

of which we will need to bring to bear

look like and be like into the future. This

if our Plenary Council journey is to

is, of course, a reasonable question and

bear fruit that will last. In shaping the

This “testing” is essential if we are, in

it is, in fact, the one which many people

various elements of the preparation for

fact, going to succeed in “listen(ing)

answered in their submissions to the

the formal Assemblies, we have relied

to what the Sprit is saying” in order to

Listening and Dialogue stage. There

heavily, though not exclusively, on

come to a deeper understanding of

should be no doubt that God speaks to

the Ignatian tradition of “discernment

“what ….. God is asking of us in Australia

each of us in the depths of our hearts

of spirits”. Many of you will have

at this time”. Here again the Ignatian

and is revealed to us in the midst of our

experienced this in your engagement

tradition can assist us with its insights

own life-experience. Equally it is true

with the Listening and Dialogue and

into the mysterious workings of God

that what you or I might want for the

Listening and Discernment processes.

in our lives through “consolation” and

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and challenge of discernment. The very listening itself must be an act of discernment. The first Letter of Saint John reminds us of this when the author exhorts us to remember that, it is not every spirit, my dear people, that you can trust; test them to see if they come from God (1John 4:1).

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“desolation”. This involves much more

two thousand years in fulfilment of the

gospels, the word of God, are a written

than simply noticing our emotional

promise of Jesus that the Holy Spirit

testimony to the Word of God, Jesus

responses to the matters we are

would lead the disciples into the fullness

Christ, whose body the Church is, with

considering: it involves a careful reading,

of the truth (cf John 16:13) ; and fidelity

Christ as the Head of that Body (see

a “discernment”, of those responses.

to the presence of the Holy Spirit in

Colossians 1:18). It is impossible to

This, it seems to me, is both an art and a

the life of the Church, and the world,

separate the gospels from the Church,

“spiritual science”.

today, speaking to us in the signs of the

the Body of Christ, to which they give

What does this “testing” of the spirits

times (the concrete circumstances of our

witness. This is why, when speaking of

individual and communal experience) as

the Scriptures, we must always do so

they are interpreted in the light of the

in terms of the way they are lived and

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gospel (Gaudium et Spes 4).

believed in within the community of

A great deal would need to be said about

faith. It is also why Gaudium et Spes,

interpreted in the light of the gospel.

we must not do because it will further

Council. Such a discussion is beyond the scope of these reflections. However,

Biblical scholars speak of the scriptures

one or two points can be raised.

as the “norma normans non normata”,

Firstly, the search for fidelity to each of

that is, as the norm or rule of life which

involve? What does it look like? How do we go about it? ow do we distinguish what we can do, and perhaps must do, to contribute to the rebuilding

and renewing of the Church from what weaken the Church? How can we be a constructive part of a renewed Church and not initiators of a new church which would, in the end, be our own creation rather than God’s?

The key lies in a careful consideration of what fidelity to the Lord and the Lord’s will for the Church really looks like.

each of these three fidelities and what they imply for the work of the Plenary

the three elements mentioned above is itself a work of discernment. In relation to the interpretation of Scripture we might remember the warning of Shakespeare in “Merchant of Venice”: the devil can cite Scripture for his

Before I was ordained as a bishop I

purpose. Indeed, in the gospel accounts

taught theology both in Melbourne and

of the temptations of Jesus the devil

at Notre Dame University in Fremantle.

does precisely this (cf Matt 4:6). In our

In one of my courses I used to speak of

Catholic tradition we know that the

what I called a “three-fold fidelity” which

Scriptures and pre-eminently the New

was essential for any renewal of the

Testament are the Book of the Church.

Church. I would like to briefly address

The community of faith existed before

this question now.

the gospels were written and it was the

I used to speak, and indeed still do,

faith of the Church which determined

of three fundamental fidelities which need to always be in play, much like a

which of the many gospels circulating in the early centuries of the Church’s life

in speaking of the signs of the times, indicates that they must always be

itself is not to be evaluated by any other external criteria or value system. This, too, is important as we consider what it means to live in fidelity to God’s selfrevelation in Jesus as this revelation, expressed in the scriptures, is lived and believed in within the community of faith. In effect it means that every culture (world view) is to be measured against the gospel culture; every moral system is to be evaluated by gospel morality; every understanding of the figure of Jesus is to be measured against the image of Jesus that emerges in the gospel pages; and every image of God is to be measured against the understanding of God presented to us

were to be accepted as inspired by God.

by Jesus.

The Catholic Church is a community

The Plenary Council, in its preparatory

of common faith and worship called

stage, its celebratory stage and its

together by Christ, not a simple

implementation stage, will be a success

gathering of like-minded individuals. It

if we remain faithful to the Scriptures as

is from within the community of faith,

the inspired Word of God, and to Jesus

and from the fundamental communion

who, in those very Scriptures, proclaims

we share, that a true understanding of

himself to be our Way, and our Truth

community of faith; fidelity to the

the scriptures emerges over time.

and our Life.

ongoing presence and guidance of the

Because of this it is good from time

For the full version, go to www.

Holy Spirit in the Church over the last

to time to remind ourselves that the

plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au

juggler needs to keep three balls in the air and not allow one of them to fall to the ground. Those three fidelities are: fidelity to God’s self-revelation in Jesus Christ, made known to us in the Scriptures, and pre-eminently in the four canonical gospels, as those Scriptures are lived and believed in within the

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‘To Live Life to the Full’

The subject of this year’s Social Justice Statement – titled To Live Life to the Full – is on mental health in Australia, which continues to be vitally important and, increasingly, is put before us as one of the great The Most Rev Donald Sproxton DD, Auxiliary Bishop of Perth, speaks to a Perth audience during the local launch of the 2020-21 Social Justice Statement on 20 August 2020. Photo: Eric Martin.

challenges for our society.

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in our lives, such as anxiety and depression and the range of

he title for the Statement has been taken from John 10 on the Good Shepherd. Jesus is the Good Shepherd who calls us to himself, who is the source of life and cares for us. He can provide for us so that we can grow to be what we are created to be personally and within society.

other illnesses.

The Statement draws on the Parish Kit to Assist Parishes to Acknowledge World Mental Health Day 2015, and the 2019 document from the Disabilities Projects Office of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Do Not Be Afraid –

Mental health is but one of the aspects that contributes to

Mental Illness and Outreach, when it quotes, People living

the sense of wellbeing of each person. It is certainly a medical

with mental health challenges are no less members of

concern, but it is also an issue of justice. Each person aspires to

the Body of Christ than anyone else. People with mental

having that state of being where their personal abilities can be

illness and their families often feel isolated from their faith

realised; they are enabled to cope with the normal stresses of

community and thus isolated from God. Isolation is often

life; they are able to work productively and fruitfully; and they

caused by social stigma: the idea that mental illness is a

can make their contribution to their community. The World

question of character or a punishment from God.

Health Organisation defines mental health in these terms.

Of all the communities that make up our Australian society,

It is unsurprising to discover that the Gospels speak of

our Catholic parishes and organisations should be places

the “way” to happiness and peace: the way to personal

of acceptance, care and healing, not places of rejection or

integration and of learning about the good and the

judgement. The Church is called to embrace those who live

limitations within us; the way to develop relationships

with frailties and limitations, some of which are imposed by ill-

with others and learning how to work together; and the

health. When we accept and include, we build the Church, for

way to recognising the hand of God in our lives that is

we are seeing the others as “us” and not “them”.

understanding and encouraging, gentle and wise. Jesus

“Do Not Be Afraid” provides parishes with simple and

spoke of the possibility for each of us to live life to the full: of

practical steps that each Catholic community can take to

becoming what we were created to be and having access to

welcome, include and enable people with mental ill-health

the means to attain our potential in all the aspects of our life.

to participate in its life. The Social Justice Statement repeats these four steps:

The Statement clearly asserts that mental health is impacted by poverty, living conditions and personal security.

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Increase mental health awareness training;

These social determinants put people who are disadvantaged

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Make links with mental health

or are the most vulnerable in our society at greater risk of

networks in the local area;

ill-health and they can easily fall though gaps in the mental

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health system.

Advocate for the rights of individuals and their families; and,

This is why the issue of mental health is a matter of social

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justice.

Encourage peer-to-peer support.

I highlight this to encourage our parish communities to give

One very important point that recurs through the Statement

priority to the pastoral care of people with mental ill-health.

is that people with mental ill-health are often stigmatised, and

It is my hope that Parish Pastoral Councils will use the 2020

because of this illness, they can become isolated.

Social Justice Statement for their reflection over the next

We all need to come to a better understanding of mental

twelve months, and discern how to implement the principles

health, in order that misconceptions can be dispelled and our

and suggestions to welcome and integrate people who live

focus be restored on the person, rather than on the illness.

with a mental illness into our communities.

We need to be continually reminded that Jesus, the Incarnate

This year’s Social Justice Statement is yet again a valuable

Word of God, took on the weaknesses of our common

resource for our Catholic communities.

humanity.

It is my pleasure to officially launch To Live to the Full, the 2020

He actively draws near to those who are sick or have

Social Justice Statement, and to commend it for study and

disabilities, those who are poor, marginalised or despised.

reflection by the people of the Archdiocese so that our care

This care of Jesus consoles us when we learn that so many

for our brothers and sisters who struggle may mean that they

of us will experience some struggle with our mental health

do not remain on the fringe of society.

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his background, faith journey, and vocation with The Record.

Inaugural Episcopal Vicar for Education and Faith Formation hopes to bridge gaps and foster discipleship

“Having worked in the areas of adult faith formation and education for over 25 years, I hope to use my experience and knowledge to enable the vision of our Archbishop as expressed in the Archdiocesan Strategic Plan to continue to support collaboration between the faith education agencies within the Archdiocese,

WO R D S Amanda Murthy

Father Vincent Glynn officially commenced his role as the first Episcopal Vicar for Education and Faith Formation and a member of the Archdiocese of Perth Curia on 1 July 2020. His appointment by

and to encourage and support

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faith formation within parishes and communities,” Fr Glynn stated. r Glynn will build

Born in 1958 as the eldest of

on the work

six children, Fr Glynn began his

undertaken in the

schooling at Our Lady of Lourdes

Adult Faith Formation

in Nollamara and then enrolled

area, continuing

as a foundation student of the

development and implementation

then-new school and parish of St

of the strategies outlined in the

Gerard Majella, Mirrabooka.

Archdiocesan Plan 2016-2021,

Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe

In 1976, he began studying for the

particularly in the area of fostering

priesthood at St Charles’ Seminary

SDB indicates the importance that

a faith formation network group

in Guildford and completed his

between the adult faith formation

training at St Francis Xavier

agencies that provide various

Seminary in Adelaide.

forms of formation and education

Fr Glynn expressed that it was the

the Archbishop places on these areas of ministry in the Church.

in the Archdiocese.

example of “faith in action” shown

The former Senior Lecturer

by his parents, parish priests and

in Sacramental Theology at

teachers that played a significant

the University of Notre Dame

role in his faith journey from an

Australia Fremantle campus shared

early age.

Father Vincent Glynn officially assumed his role as the first Episcopal Vicar for Education and Faith Formation and a member of the Curia for the Archdiocese of Perth on 1 July. Photo: Amanda Murthy.

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“My parents and family did more than

Maranatha Institute for Adult Faith

for religious educational materials, a

just go to Church – they were always

Education (now the Centre for Faith

member of the Council of Priests, and

actively involved in the parish, school

Enrichment) from 1999 to 2005.

the Archbishop’s member of the Council

and church community in various ways,

For the past 11 years, he has been

of John XXIII College in Mt Claremont.

and helped in a very hands-on way with

a Senior Lecturer in Sacramental

Fr Glynn said he was pleased to

the foundation and development of

Theology at Notre Dame University

respond to Archbishop Costelloe’s call

Mirrabooka Parish,” Fr Glynn expressed.

Fremantle.

in his new role as Episcopal Vicar and to

“The influence of some of teachers both at St Gerard’s and CBHS Highgate also played an important role in my faith journey and eventual vocation.

“Then of course, there was the experience and knowledge gained during my studies and the help, support, and inspiration provided by many from the parishes I worked and lived in, particularly Floreat-Wembley Parish where I lived and celebrated Mass each weekend for 19 years.

“However, the core of my faith and

“

assist in the work of the diocese within

... to meet the person of Jesus, to build on that

curiosity through the use of Scripture, community living, parish involvement and the celebration of the Sacrament.”

vocation was the experience of God’s

the Archbishop’s office.

“I hope to enable people to meet the person of Jesus, to build on that curiosity through the use of Scripture, community living, parish involvement and the celebration of the Sacraments,” Fr Glynn added.

“Adult Faith Formation should deepen a person’s relationship with Christ, so that they will take that relationship and live it out in their daily lives. The education component builds on this relationship formed with Jesus through the ministry

love for me and my relationship with the

In 2011, after several years of part-time

of the Church.

living person of Jesus.

study, he gained a Bachelor of Laws

“Adult formation is much broader than

“This relationship expressed in prayer,

degree from UNDA, a degree that he

liturgy and community is the anchor of my vocation and ministry as a priest,” he

said broadened his understanding of many things and that he really enjoyed

just education into what the Church teaches and knows, it is about forming a person to become a Christian, to

added.

doing.

Fr Glynn was ordained a priest in

Over the past five years he has

give them the foundation that enables

contributed to the writing, editing

them to be a Christian in the world,” he

and publication of Pastoral Liturgy (a

concluded.

December 1982 by Archbishop Launcelot John Goody at St Mary’s Cathedral and went on to serve in the parishes of Carlisle, Leederville,

become a disciple of Christ and to

national liturgical resource used by many parishes Australia-wide) as co-

Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Nollamara,

editor.

Embleton, and Floreat-Wembley.

Fr Glynn has also been involved

Fr Vincent Glynn delivers a seminar on the Plenary Council

It was upon the completion of his

in various groups and ministries

in August. Photo:

within the Archdiocese, including

Amanda Murthy.

Licentiate in Sacramental Theology from the Pontifical University of Sant’Anselmo in Rome (1991) and his return to Perth that Fr Glynn found his priestly ministry in the areas of education and faith formation.

Over the years, Fr Glynn has lectured at various institutions, including the

a Personal Advocacy Group, the Professional Standards Resource Group for the Province of WA, Catholic Education WA as theological Advisor

Catholic Institute of WA, Edith Cowan University, Curtin University, St Charles’ Seminary, and Redemptoris Mater Seminary.

He has provided ongoing formation for teachers and catechists within Catholic Education WA and among various parishes.

Fr Glynn was also the Director of the

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The sacred journey of life is both a gift and mystery of God’s creation.

God breathes spirit-life into us and invites us to come to the fullness of who we are meant to be, made in the image and likeness of God.

A holistic approach to healing, hope WORDS Sr Margaret Scharf OP

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long the way, we are thrown a few curve balls and we may find ourselves in places not on our personal itinerary.

These places along the way are part of the mystery which affects us in ways not imagined: spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally. At times, we are filled with deep joy and at others we are covered in a blanket of grief, pain, disillusionment or tragedy. Sometimes, we wonder how we will find the strength to take the next step on what appears to be anything but a sacred journey of life.

There is a way we can embrace the difficulties which become part of our personal story. The most important thing to do is to wake up to the issue; to become conscious of what is taking place in our lives, rather than sleepwalking through our life. While hiding the issue under a mat may be a temporary fix, the cross we bear rises to the surface of our lives when we least expect it, confronting us, almost daring us to meet it head-on.

Where do we go when we are aware of the crosses? With whom do we share our struggles which have the potential to stop us from going forward into tomorrow? How do we nurture our personal faith in the trinity and our connection with God, self, others and all creation? How do we come together to pray and worship and be graced by the sacraments instituted by Christ and celebrated through the community we call “Church”?

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There are many Archdiocesan agencies

establishment of parish faith formation

established with a common mandate to offer

coordinators, women and men who are dedicated

the people of Perth mercy, compassion, healing,

to planning and presenting topics related to the

and hope. Their differing ministries offer us

life of the parish.

an opportunity to “choose life”, as we read in

They are responsible for enlisting the support of

Deuteronomy 30:19b-20a: “choose life so that

resource personnel from the various agencies in

you and your descendants may live, loving

the presentation of topics, hopefully, following

adonai, your God, being obedient [listening

an adult faith formation plan designed by the

intently] and holding fast to God”.

parish faith formation team in consultation with

The adult faith formation network of agencies

the parish priest.

is an expression of the broad understanding

This is a direct response to the Archdiocesan

of spiritual and faith formation. The Gospel of

Plan launched in 2015.

Jesus Christ is the heart of the matter for each

This issue of The Record Magazine offers an

agency, and each has a unique way of reaching out to help the church grow into the fullness of God. This includes all personal, family and parish responses to Pope Francis’ call for us all to become “missionary disciples,” with Jesus as our centre-point.

Within the Perth Archdiocese is the gradual

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introduction to these wonderful agencies so that you may know of their existence and mission.

I hope you enjoy reading their stories and use this edition as a resource for future use when the going gets tough, individually, and when the parish is searching for continued spiritual and faith formation.

... hiding the issue under a mat may be a temporary fix, the cross we bear rises to the surface of our lives when we least expect it, confronting us, almost daring us to meet it head-on.

Dominican Sister Margaret Scharf OP, coordinator of Adult Faith Formation in the Archdiocese of Perth, plays the guitar during Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday Mass at Embleton Parish on 12 July 2020. Eric Martin

My black cross, my healing, my spirit, my God WO R D S Donella Brown

This time of COVID-19 has been a challenge, but it has also been an opportunity for healing and hope.

R

eg Carnamah, who works as a Pastoral Worker at the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry, was given the

task to paint the Stations of the Cross.

It was to be a personal challenge,

It was also during these meetings that Reg requested some time off to go back to Yamatji and Badymaya country around Geraldton and Yalgoo. The isolation of COVID and the need to reconnect with family and country was

requiring him to use his skills as an

very strong.

artist to interpret and paint the Stations

Going back to Country

of the Cross and to relate it to his own personal story and the journey of his

When the intrastate borders were

struggles with addiction.

opened, Reg went back for a week to sit

Before we went into lockdown, I met

and spend the time yarning with family.

with Reg just to say that it would be

These were his people and they knew

about the paintings. He has shared glimpses of the many people on his journey, his mother, his supporters and the people who tried to drag him back down and he draws parallels with Jesus’ life in the Scriptures. All these people are significant and have taught Reg

of or had lived part of his journey with

many lessons about humanity.

him. They helped him to find the words

Reg has also pointed out that he uses a

that needed to go with the story of his

black cross in all the paintings and as he

would be few opportunities to yarn and

paintings.

says although it is my journey it is also

to share his thoughts. Doubts about

He went to the big lakes around

symbolic of the journey of many other

his artistic ability and what if it is not

Yalgoo to reconnect to the stories. He

Aboriginal people.

good enough were counteracted with

wandered around, allowed time for

it is about your Aboriginal story, your

reflection and drew strength from the

spiritualty, and your relationship with

stories of these places. He remembered

How the colours reach the canvas

your God and how it comes out will be

the story of how the rainy season

I finish with some words from Reg:

great no matter what, because it is your

always allowed the lakes around Yalgoo

“When I paint, I wonder how other artists

story.

to reconnect with the other lakes all the

mix their colours. For me, when I paint, I

During our second phase of working

way down to Lake Grace and across to

dip my fingers into my heart so that the

from home, I arranged for each team

Wadjak country near Perth.

colours would come from my heart onto

member to meet with me individually.

When the lakes were full the plants and

the canvas. My life was just black and

Reg had come into the office the

animals were everywhere and full of life

white especially when I was going through

evening before to set out the first six

and the people were also rejuvenated.

crap and I couldn’t see myself coming out

stations on the meeting room floor.

The spirit of the land is there in the dry

of it for a long time. I experienced this and

What emerged from our discussions

season and it waits for the rains to bring

once I come out of the crap the moods

was that with each of the paintings he

visible life back into the landscape and

changed. The colours in my life changed.

did indeed revisit many aspects of his

this, in turn, renews the spirit of the

This is like my paintings.”

life that had been painful and in the

people. The seasons change just like the

For Reg, it is a continuing journey of his

revisiting he was putting some closure,

seasons that change in our own life; it is

life.

and reaffirming that he has emerged

a sign of the ebb and flow of life.

The Aboriginal Catholic Ministry will

as a stronger person, able to carry the

Now the paintings sit in our office

now work with the Archdiocese to

pain and the joy of life together but

and each day we sit and reflect and

share this inspirational project with

also knowing that there will still be

comment on them. During these times

both the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal

challenges ahead.

of reflection, Reg tells us a bit more

community.

something that would be a challenge as he would have to do this without the ACM team around him, and there

PAS incorporates spiritual and social development for people with intellectual disability

P

ersonal Advocacy Service (PAS) commenced in 1989 on the initiative of parents of people with intellectual disability who wanted their children to receive the sacraments and gain greater spiritual

depth in understanding God’s love for them.

The SPRED programme (Special Religious Development), then operating in the Chicago Archdiocese, was chosen as this incorporated spiritual and social development for people with intellectual disability.

In this programme, friends with disability are linked one-onone with parish volunteers who take them each fortnight to a small group meeting. Here they engage in a short craft session modelled on the Montessori method, followed by a spiritual session consisting of reflection on a focus object, a very short reading and a hymn chosen to complement the reflection and reading.

This is followed by the popular short meal – always a highlight for our friends!

I joined the programme in 2016 and was linked to my friend Chris. The first thing I noticed about Chris is that he is a tall man, well over six feet in height.

Then I was introduced, and my first impression was that he was a quiet, gentle person with a great sense of humour. In

a conversation Chris will frequently identify the nub of the discussion and may either make a humorous comment or give an insightful view on the topic.

Music and painting are passions in Chris’ life. He likes many styles of music but is most drawn to classical. The house supervisor has commented that when it comes to active cleaning chores in the home, modern lively tunes are preferred to his gentle classical music.

Chris and I have attended a couple of public concerts, one of swing era music and the other of classical.

Chris is vision-impaired and at the swing outdoor concert he took the opportunity to get quite close to the band to get a good look at the instrumental performers.

Similarly, at the classical performance we had seats near the front, so we had a good view of the instrumentalists.

Chris very often can’t help himself but keep the beat of the music with his hands or foot tapping.

Chris had been selling the Big Issue magazine at the South Fremantle shopping centre and was always aware of when an exciting sports car came in.

He loved seeing a Ferrari, a Lamborghini or a Lotus and would always tell us about it during agape at group. One of his most exciting events was when our group leader, Theresa, had a personal contact at Barbagallo Motors and took Chris to the Raceway for a ride in the latest model Ferrari. He came away with a great memory and a Ferrari cap.

A trip to Albany on the sail training ship Leeuwin and another voyage on a cruise liner around the southern WA coast with his mother have been other highlights in the last few years. What he would like to experience in the future is fishing and a camping expedition.

We tend to arrive at group meetings a little earlier than the other friends and Chris hurries to select his favoured chores – usually setting the agape tables and clearing off the tables after the meal. He occasionally puts his name down for washing up without prompting.

Chris makes sure that he carries his load of chores without murmur or reluctance.

A highlight for Chris and the group was when he asked for baptism and confirmation in our Catholic faith two years ago.

What I have learnt from Chris over these five years is to have patience with other people and not rise to provocation, to take delight in the small things in life, to grasp opportunities as they come by, to dream of new experiences, to accept things I cannot change and to have the wisdom to know the difference.

For the full story, visit www.therecord.com.au

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Through the ongoing process of conversion, the Church is continually called to be an agent of healing. Christ initiates the invitation for seekers to “come and see” what the gift of faith has to offer.

BE HEALED – AN RCIA PERSPECTIVE WO R D S Carmel Stuart

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ur parishes welcome and listen to the questions of our seekers and share with them the traditions of the Catholic Church through the story of Jesus, and his followers. But as with all humankind, our seekers also have wounds, and it may seem that it will take a miracle to heal them.

Jesus calls seekers into our communities because the Christian community is the agent for the work of God’s healing hand.

By welcoming the seeker into our community and showing them what it means to live as a Christian, we begin the prayerful process of healing wounds, not only for the seekers but for the whole community.

By healing wounds, we are joining the life of the seeker to the

Vicar General Fr Peter Whitely with an Elect and her sponsor this year’s Rite of Election at St Mary’s Cathedral on 5 March. Photo: Ron Tan

paschal mystery of Jesus. The community support the Elect as begin the process of dying to their old selves, dying to whatever is killing them, and rising to new life in Christ.

“Before I joined the RCIA I spent many years isolating

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ADULT FAITH FORMATION Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB congratulates an Elect and her sponsor at the 2019 Rite of Election at St Mary’s Cathedral on 14 March.

Photo: Joshua Low

This experience of healing gave me freedom to live my

“

life, and it live it to the fullest. I have been changed!”

– Anna

Healing is central to the RCIA process... a process of discernment and healing through the celebration of three community ceremonies known as ‘scrutinies’.”

Healing is central to the RCIA process. During Lent, the Elect, those called by God and chosen for the Sacraments, are taken through a process of discernment and healing through the celebration of three community ceremonies known as “scrutinies”.

It is an intense period when, the Elect with the support of the parish community, focus on conversion, review their lives considering the Gospel and ask God for healing and forgiveness. In the sequence of scrutinies, the Elect hear the stories of the woman at the well [John 4:1-26], the man born blind [John 9:1-12], and the raising of Lazarus [John 11:11-40].

Each of these stories reflect human weakness. The woman at the well is healed of her shame and isolation. The blind man is healed of his sightlessness and his exclusion from society.

Lazarus is “healed” of his death. In each of these stories, Jesus

Cathedral Dean Fr Sean Fernandez speaks with an Elect and his sponsor during this year’s Rite of Election

heals wounds and offers a new way of life.

at St Mary’s Cathedral on 5 March. Photo: Ron Tan

of God; the sense of inner peace and freedom in knowing

What does faith offer? Faith offers us the healing power the healing grace of God in Christ. Healing brings love, joy,

myself from the world. I felt that I was not worthy. I just

happiness and fulfilment to who we are as Christians.

carried all this hurt and resentment inside me and I could not see through it. I didn’t understand what forgiveness is.

My understanding was that I will forgive but not forge, so I carried around all these wounds that just seemed to fester instead of healing.

I somehow found myself at the door of a Catholic Church and I saw a poster inviting people to come and see what Catholics believe. I felt called to join and oh Lord, what a blessing. I cannot adequately explain in words how profound the experience was when they felt the touch of God’s healing hand. The peace that I felt was overwhelming. It was a peace that I had never experienced before. It was so intense that I felt my heart being released from all that I had withheld and I could, for the first time in many years, say to myself; I am worthy, I have goodness within me and most important, I am loved.

Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton speaks with an Elect and her sponsor this year’s Rite of Election at St Mary’s Cathedral on 5 March. Photo: Ron Tan

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Marking a century since Mary Glowrey’s WA visit WO R D S Anna Krohn

One-hundred years ago, on 27 January 1920, a ship called the SS Orsova docked in the Port of Fremantle in preparation for its long voyage to London via the port of Colombo on the South West Coast of today’s Sri Lanka ( formerly Ceylon).

At Easter in 2013, Dr Mary was declared Servant of God, the second Australian-born person (at that stage) to begin the path to official canonisation.

Now, in our own Coronavirus-strapped times, Mary shines as an important intercessor and inspiration as we navigate our own mission to offer hope and healing in uncertain and unstable times. Her imperturbable and practical faith and her compassion for people of all faiths and backgrounds was at once

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so genuinely Australian and yet so e know from her subsequent letter writing, how much Mary relished, the sights and sounds of Fremantle and Perth. From the ship, she was

warmly greeted by relatives, including her paternal uncle John Glowrey and his family. John became a Western Australian MLC and was the successful publican of the Palace Hotel on St George’s Tce. Mary was enthusiastic and humorous about her short visit to Perth: “There is nothing in Melbourne to compare with Kings Park and the Swan River… The river is so wide and beautiful it is more like a harbour to eyes accustomed to the Yarra”.

In a real sense Mary was leaving Australia and her beloved Victorian family forever. However, she carried this love with her in a heightened sense of her role as an agent of the healing love of Christ in India. Mary was quietly excited and confident that she was setting out to fulfil “God’s Holy Will”, but much of the precise shape of the vocation still lay ahead of her that day, carried in hope as she stepped onto the sandy shore of Fremantle.

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strikingly universal in scope.

On her arrival in India in February 1920, Mary became a professed sister in the (originally) Dutch missionary order of Jesus Mary and Joseph and as Dr Sister Mary of the Sacred Heart JMJ, would be the Church’s first religious sister and medical physician.

Dr Mary worked in Guntur and its surrounding Indian regions, as a drastically under-resourced and often sole medical practitioner demonstrating such organisational dexterity and foresight, that she was able to tend to tens-of-thousands of Indian patients, while establishing a hospital, training local people in nursing and pharmaceutical compounding, running mobile clinics and corresponding with local bishops and religious communities and much more besides.

“

... a woman of her time, unusually medically qualified and experienced.”

She was ingenious and inventive in her

The association has, in past months, assembled

confrontations with drought, famine, plague

online training programs, devised sanitary

and with the common shortage of medicine

protocols, and outreach packages and multi-

and equipment. She also kept up a lively

lingual campaigns to the most disadvantaged

correspondence with Australia and kept abreast

people in India.

of research and ethical controversy in western

Dr Mary was, for a woman of her time,

medicine and society.

unusually medically qualified and experienced,

Understanding the importance of ethical,

having specialised and practiced in obstetrics,

organisational and medical co-operation between

gynaecology and ophthalmology. Whilst in

Catholic healthcare institutions while India was

Australia and during her 37 years in India until

experiencing the deprivations and dangers of

her death, there is evidence of her original

Second World War, Mary founded the Catholic

insights into the social and cultural factors

Hospitals’ Association.

which contribute the wellbeing and health of her

Today her legacy lives on in Catholic Health

patients, particularly in women and children.

Association of India (CHAI) which plays an

In a letter to her parents in 1924 from India,

important part in India’s response to the growing

she thanked them for their wise and faith-filled

coronavirus crisis in that country.

formation of her sense of vocation: “God has

CHAI today currently cares for more than 21

guided me wonderfully, so now I want to thank

million Indians each year and it comprises 3500

you, Mama, for that lesson of long ago, and Dada

member agencies, 500 hospitals and clinics, five

for expressing God’s Holy Will in the matter of

medical colleges, 7600 healthcare workers and

studying medicine. For day by day I see more

1000 religious sisters who are also qualified

clearly how in healing the sick one comes in

doctors.

touch with souls, souls more weak and suffering than the bodies”.

TOP LEFT

Museum �

Dr Mary Glowrey. Photo: Mary Glowrey

LEFT

Dr Mary Glowrey departing Melbourne

for India. � T O P Mary Glowrey tends to children in the dispensary that would become St Joseph’s Hospital

To learn more about the Mary Glowrey Museum (which in Australia curates and promotes Dr Mary’s life and legacy), visit www.

in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh in India. Photos: Catholic

maryglowreymuseum.info or email info@

Women’s League of Victoria and Wagga Wagga Inc.

maryglowreymuseum.info or call (03) 9416 4674.

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The grace of God is an unconditional love that is given even if I do not deserve it. Grace is like the love of God experienced by those who don’t feel they have done anything to be loved by God.

The Eucharist is central to who we are as Catholics, and our prayer life flows from and to the fulness of the great prayer of thanksgiving of the Eucharist.

Photo: James Coleman/Unsplashed

CENTRE FOR LITURGY

‘ G R A C E I S T H E G I F T O F A G O O D T H I N G T H A T I S U N E A R N E D ’ WO R D S Sr Kerry Willison RSM

I

t is the peace of God given when there seems to be

unable to come to the Church for Mass, and was able to

turmoil all around and I need help to find my way through

acquire a very good resource book from the CFL to help me

the darkness; it is the grace God gives, embodied in Jesus

understand both the history of the ministry and a guide to

Christ who rose from the dead offering hope to all of us

ministering Holy Communion to the sick in their homes, I

even if we do not deserve it.

looked forward each week to being a part of this ministry of

Grace is who we are as Christians: “By the grace of God, I am what I am” (1 Cor 1:10).

the Church,” Mr Jordan said.

“Each person I visit is the face of God to me, and the grace

Saint Paul declares that it is only by God’s grace that he

of God to me. I leave their presence always feeling a spirit

became what he was: Christ’s messenger.

of peace. It is only a half hour a week, but it is more than

unearned. St Paul did not reform himself

“

that to me – it is a spiritual experience of

and start over, he was transformed and

The Eucharist is central

Supporting liturgical ministers like Dave is

Grace is the gift of a good thing that is

sent out. This is the essence of being Christian and the power of ministry in the Church.

One of the tasks of the Centre for Liturgy (CFL) is to offer training

encountering the presence of God.”

to who we are as

an important aspect of the CFL’s mandate.

During the COVID-19, all the planned

Catholics, and our prayer

projects for liturgical ministry training were

life flows from and to

as a community for Eucharist, many of our

cancelled and as we could no longer gather

session for Acolytes and Extraordinary

the fulness of the great

liturgical ministers were out of a job.

Ministers of Holy Communion who take

prayer of thanksgiving

It would have been easy to just shut down,

Communion to the sick. The grace of God is truly at work in this ministry.

of the Eucharist.

The Communion that is received and the communion that is experienced is

”

but the grace of God’s presence and hope can be found in so many different places, people and everyday prayer.

The Eucharist is central to who we are as

at the heart of who we are, and whose we are as Christian.

Catholics, and our prayer life flows from and to the fulness of

We, like St Paul, are transformed by the grace of God and are

the great prayer of thanksgiving of the Eucharist.

called to serve.

Not being able to gather as a Christian community to pray

Being in the presence of someone who is frail or fragile in

the Eucharist opened up other opportunities for prayer as we

whatever way and bringing them the Body of Christ that was

continued to live in the hope of the Easter message that we

broken on the Cross, is about the grace of hope for both the

would one day gather together as a worshipping community

minister and the communicant, it is God’s work in action.

and all that entails, for Eucharist in the not too distant future.

For those ministering it is a powerful expression of their faith

Supporting our liturgical ministers and others in prayer became

in the healing grace of God in whatever way is needed and for

central to the work of the CFL during this time and continues

those receiving the Body of Christ it is a powerful expression

through the various prayer forms outlined on the Archdiocesan

of their faith in the compassion of God’s healing grace and love.

agency’s website: www.liturgy.perthcatholic.org.au

I asked Dave Jordan, an acolyte at Our Lady of Lourdes Church

Personal prayer and communal prayer are an integral part of

Nollamara Parish, who has made a commitment to taking

being Christian and Catholic as our prayer forms and guides

Communion to the sick in his parish for the past six years, why

us in the footsteps of Jesus.

he said “yes” to this ministry and how it affects his faith.

As St Paul prayed: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy

“Father Stanislaw Bendkowski SDS twisted my arm. After

and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit

I got over the initial anxiety of taking Communion to those

you may abound in hope” (Romans 15:13).

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HAVE YOU E VER THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A SAINT?

Why do we need to console Jesus?

I

WO R D S Theodorus Hartanto

used to think that there was no point for me to try

It is important for us to know this because His merciful love

to become a saint. Being conscious of my selfishness

is rejected by so many people. Yet it is very easy to console

and sin, I had no desire for holiness as I thought it was

Jesus, it simply takes our trust, and to accept His rejected

unattainable. One day, I came across a book that truly

love and mercy.

changed the way I perceive God’s love and mercy; and

Isn’t that too good to be true… What are the consequences?

hence, the true meaning of holiness.

God will give us a heart like His, a sensitive heart; full of

Fr Michael Gaitley of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate

compassion and love. As easy as it is to console Jesus, it is

Conception wrote a book called Consoling the Heart of Jesus.

also easy to upset Him by our lack of trust.

When I first saw this book, my heart was shouting with hope:

Don’t worry! It was also daunting for me but know that our

“Yes, Jesus! I want to console your heart!”.

God is gentle. Fr Gaitley took the readers into meditation, and

However, within seconds these questions came through my

I want you to have a taste of it.

mind: “Why do we need to console Jesus?”.

Many of us, including myself, have said: “Jesus I trust in

What I find difficult to understand is why do we need to

you” too many times, yet there’s a lack of trust in our heart;

console Jesus? Isn’t he happy in Heaven? At this point, I

especially when things are out of our control. This is because

would recommend for you to get this book as it explains many

we cannot see God’s full plan.

of the theological reasonings. However, Fr Gaitley explained shortly and simply: “Yes, it’s true that Jesus is happy in Heaven and that, therefore, he no longer suffers. So, to speak of giving consolation to Jesus actually applies only to giving consolation to the members of his body. In other words, we console Jesus by consoling one another, for we’re all members of the Mystical Body of Christ.”

Another question that came into my mind was: How is it

Catholic Youth Ministry is the

possible for me to console the heart of Jesus?

official Archdiocesan

I am a sinner, and I thought that other people “holier” than I

agency supporting

should be the ones answering this call, for I have failed Jesus too many times. Upon reading this gem, I realised that Fr Gaitley spoke not of the consoling Jesus from our failures and sins. Jesus would forgive us repeatedly, to the point that we may be the one getting tired of as king for forgiveness. His love and mercy are without measure.

“Behold this Heart which loves so much yet is so little loved.”

We first need to understand that God’s love and mercy extend to not just those who love Him, but to everyone.

Jesus would die on the Cross again, even if you are the only person in the world, no matter what your belief, moral values, or state you are in life.

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and promoting youth ministry in the Archdiocese of Perth.

Photos: Daniela Tan

Now imagine yourself by the beautiful sea of Galilee, after

earth. That humility is what makes them a saint – striving for

a long day following Jesus and a few other of His disciples.

holiness, by accepting God’s grace.

You see the Lord sitting by the campfire, alone. You sit next

Fr Gaitley wrote this wonderful prayer, which can be prayed

to Him, yet He continues to stare at the blaze, silent, and

daily to renew our trust in Jesus:

seems sorrowful.

Dear Jesus, relying on your grace and

You then go on to say: “Lord, here I am.

“ ... it is very easy to

I don’t know exactly why you’re so full of sorrow, but I’m here to console you.

Jesus, I’m very weak. I don’t have much

console Jesus, it simply takes our trust, and

to offer. In fact, too often I’ve been distant as I’ve followed you – and yet… behold, here I am, Lord. Take me and

to accept His rejected

use me as you desire. Use me to make you known and loved, weak though I

love and mercy.”

am. Help me to love you. Jesus, I see

the prayers of Mary and all the angels and saints, I will strive to keep before my eyes the deep sorrow of your heart and respond, with Mary, by consoling you in the following two ways: First, I will give you my trust. Jesus, I trust in you. I will try not to be afraid of going to you as I am (ecce), even when my sins and weaknesses weigh heavily upon me. With an open heart, I choose

how gentle you are, and I trust you. I know that you know me

to accept your mercy (fiat), even all that mercy other souls

better than I know myself. You know what I can take. I put

reject. Finally, I will do my best to praise and thank you in all

myself completely in your hands. Use me to help you, weak

things (Magnificat), even when you give me the privilege of

though I am. You may not be able to do much with me… Then

sharing in your Cross.

again, I’ve seen your miracles before. Do with me what you

Second, I will strive to show mercy to my neighbour through

can. Behold, I believe. Help my unbelief. I trust in you”.

my deeds, words, and prayers, remembering that by consoling

This is what He has been waiting for you to say.

others, I am also consoling you. Heavenly Father, for the sake

We are all called to accept his merciful love. Many saints felt

of the sorrowful Passion of your Son, I beg you: Send forth your

the same way, unworthy even until their last moments on

Holy Spirit to help me fulfil this choice.

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Lifelong learning for Life, Marriage and Family WORDS Derek Boylen

Sex education should provide information while keeping in mind that children and young people have not yet attained full maturity. The information has to come at a proper time and in a way suited to their age.”

– Pope Francis (‘Amoris Laetitia’)

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ifelong learning is a widely accepted

pre-marriage education, marriage enrichment, and

part of any worthwhile endeavour

counselling services.

and in the rapidly changing situations

In September, CLMF celebrated marriage milestones.

of 2020, the Centre for Life,

This year, because of COVID-19, the Archdiocese of

Marriage & Family (CLMF) continues

Perth did not hold an Annual Marriage Mass at the

to offer support, educate and create

Cathedral. However, the bishops produced special

resources and help form the lives of others.

certificates of blessing for married couples celebrating

CLMF provides, pre-marriage education; natural

landmark anniversaries (specifically 25, 30, 40, 50+

fertility education and management; relationship

years.) Last year, more than 120 couples Archdiocese-

counselling; relationship enrichment; and family life

wide received a special certificate from Archbishop

education programmes to schools and the broader

Timothy Costelloe SDB and Auxiliary Bishop Donald

community.

Sproxton.

CLMF also promotes a “Culture of Life” through

As with previous years, couples celebrating milestone

theologically, ethically and scientifically sound

anniversaries can register for a certificate online at:

information and resources to communicate the

https://clmf.brushfire.com/2020marriagecertificate

Church’s teachings.

These certificates were distributed to parishes in

Research consistently demonstrates that couples

September, together with a special blessing presented

who put time and effort into their relationships, and

to couples at their local parish Mass.

who take time away for their busy lives, to reflect

This year, pre-marriage courses have been conducted

on and learn more about themselves and each other,

in interactive online group sessions and in person.

have relationships which are stronger, more resilient,

CLMF saw close to 600 couples in 2019 and the

happier, and more fulfilling.

feedback from couples, for all the courses provided by

CLMF provides a range of services that can help

the agency, is consistently very positive with over 96

support couples throughout their lifespan including

per cent of couples indicating that, if they had future

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Research consistently demonstrates that couples who put time and effort into their relationships, and who take time away for their busy lives, to reflect on and learn more about themselves and each other, have relationships which are stronger, more resilient, happier, and more fulfilling. Photo: Adobe Stock

problems in their marriage, they would seek support

parishes, and community groups. The course covers

for their relationship.

topics of fertility, growth and development and

Counselling services have continued to grow strongly

relationship education. The overall reach of the agency

over the past year beyond that which was anticipated.

last year was 5338 students.

We’re pleased that all referral sources indicate a

Through the Catholic Church’s teachings, CLMF also

continuing high level of community confidence and

supports life issues, seeking to promote the sanctity

belief in the counselling services being provided by the

and dignity of all human life to build up a Culture of

agency.

Life and society where each person is valued and

The CLMF Family Life Education team provide

loved. Information, education and publications on

education services in variety of contexts including

contraception, sexuality, euthanasia, hope and healing

students from Years 4 to 12, parents, teachers,

after abortion and immunisations are provided.

In 2020, CLMF has also began the publication, From the Desk. Each issue will take a relevant topic from the areas of Life, Marriage or Family and provide reflections and tips to help integrate faith and daily life.

Visit this link view the publication: https://tinyurl.com/ y9odf7dc CLMF is the amalgamation of two Archdiocesan agencies in 2019, formerly known as ‘Catholic Marriage and Fertility Services’ and ‘Respect Life Office’; they work toward building a Culture of Life, respecting the dignity of each person from conception till death,

Building a culture of life and fortifying the fabric of society by strengthening marriage and family, CLMF is an agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth. Feby Plando

and to support marriages and families as a means of strengthening the Church and society.

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“And so it is: love attracts us and sends us; it draws us in and gives us to others. This tension marks the beating of the heart of the Christian, especially the heart of the catechist.”

— Pope Francis (Address to Catechists, Rome 2013)

T

he Catechist Service supports Religious Education and Sacrament preparation for the roughly 50 per cent of Catholic primary schoolaged children who are not in Catholic schools.

It is a team within the Religious Education

Catechist Service supports Religious Education, Sacrament preparation

Directorate of Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) with a role to create teaching resources and train Catechists so they can establish parish-based programs with the help of the parish priest.

“When I volunteered to be a catechist, I was invited to complete the training and valued learning many new teaching skills and

After-school curriculum exists in most parishes and about

delivery techniques. But my favourite part was the theology. It

3500 children attend these, taught by about 400 catechists.

is so rewarding watching children grow in faith and relationship

Since 1982, about 3500 volunteers have been trained and

with God. They enjoy the programme and at times I am

commissioned to serve as catechists in the Archdiocese.

surprised by their insights. The programme is outstanding. Based

Pope Francis, addressing catechists early in his pontificate in

on Scripture and Church teaching, well-balanced with activities,

Rome 2013, captured their motivation and purpose: “Where

discussions and meditations. Parents say the children can’t wait

there is true life in Christ, there follows an openness to others,

to come to class!” Tracey shared.

and so a going out from oneself to encounter others in the name

“I am in a new parish in a growing suburb where many young

of Christ. And this is the job of the catechist: constantly to go

families from different countries and backgrounds, are settling.

forth to others out of love, to bear witness to Jesus”.

Some may not know the Church exists, so we invite children

Catechists have told us their stories of love and service.

who wish to learn about God and the Sacraments to contact us.

They value their training, the teaching syllabus and ongoing

I see the faith of the children in our care, and of their families,

support. They are often surprised that being a catechist has

growing and I pray the Holy Spirit will keep leading them to us,”

such an impact on their personal faith.

Sr Duyen shared.

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CATECHIST SERVICES

“Our parish is more complete for having a catechetical ministry for children. This is an opportunity to evangelise at the local level. I feel blessed to be a catechist: sometimes the fruit of our work takes time to see but it can also be right before our eyes.

Either way, there is joy,” Stephen shared.

Other WA dioceses request resources and support from the Catechist Service. The team also helps parish and school communities engage roughly 12,000 parents annually in their child’s sacramental journey by providing workshops and adult faith opportunities.

The Catechist Service is supported by the Archdiocese and

by CEWA, enabling a solidly based service to develop over many years. Two core strengths are the comprehensive formation program that is offered annually, and the

“

mandated teaching resource, Gathered in My Name.

The Catechist Service acknowledges the generosity of the catechists of the Archdiocese. Photo: Supplied

“Being a catechist for over 20 years is one of the most fulfilling roles of my life. I share my love of God with children who are our future. The Catechist Team provide us with training, workshops, seminars, conferences and support through well-planned

My journey as a catechist is essentially no different to any loving relationship: you need an open heart, one ready to respond to God’s love.

programmes and resources. Catechists’ love of God and the Church is enriched, our understanding of the Gospel deepened, and we are empowered to pass on our faith. Anyone who pursues their hopes of becoming a catechist will be blessed with an ongoing inner joy,” Carmen shared.

“My journey as a catechist is essentially no different to any loving relationship: you need an open heart, one ready to respond to God’s love which is more powerful, bigger and stronger than my own. Faith is not something we can do alone,” Helen shared.

A third, most important strength is the opportunity for collaborative relationships across parishes, Catholic schools and other Archdiocesan agencies, resulting in a strong level of trust built over many years, especially with catechists and parish priests. This trust persists through difficult times.

Catechists come forward and seek training even when the Church has been at a low ebb, with new recruits doubling in recent years. Connection and commitment have increased rather than diminish through the COVID-19 experience.

The Catechist Service acknowledges the generosity of the catechists of the Archdiocese. Their faith inspires us to offer the very best we can.

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Faith through social justice action – a truly privileged space

WO R D S Carol Mitchell

The broad mission for the Justice, Ecology and Development Office (JEDO) is “to serve God for justice, peace and ecology”.

A

s the JEDO Director, I’m constantly

citizenship, national and state responsibilities and

thankful for the gift to enable and

community, parish and family concerns to “be

facilitate such a service ministry within

more”.

the Adult Faith Formation agencies, especially at

Through the gift of time and uncertainty, we are

a time when there is a great sense of uncertainty,

called to recognise as “good news” people, that

as well as shared grief and loss; for I know “the

we can be the bearers of hope to those around

Spirt intercedes with sighs too deep for words”

us. Our “2020 vision” can be through recognising

(Romans 8:26).

that our faith is ever-new because we tackle the

Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, we’ve

challenging questions by “reading the signs of

been given time to prayerfully reflect upon,

our times”: ‘What does the Lord require of you?

discern and prioritise issues of importance

To act justly, to love tenderly and to walk humbly

to us – hopefully recognising our global

with your God” (Micah 6:8).

JEDO promotes the Palm Sunday Walk for Justice for Refugees.

Photo: Supplied

In early-2020, JEDO provided two workshops to parishioners titled: “Reading the Signs of the Times – Moving from Social Justice Thought to Action”.

One of the participants was Br Terry Casey CFC who reflected: “Meeting with a group, sharing a common concern for social justice issues, was a heartening opportunity to reflect on their experiences, difficulties, questions and hopes… This was not just a sit and listen experience but a generative and practical approach to live the Gospel. Quite a few participants were engaged… with the “Laudato Si’” concern for our Common Home and were appreciative of the wealth of materials available through JEDO. There was a spring in the step of all who left the seminars, raising hope for healing of hurts and ongoing care of our Common Home”.

Part of this gift of service ministry is the recognition that we’re all on a journey of healing – especially during this liminal (or between) space due to the COVID-19 pandemic; but also the devastating bushfires and drought prior; and with the more recent “Black Lives Matter” movement.

We can choose to act in ways that recognise the inherent dignity and worth of our neighbours: “I have come that all may have life and have it to the full” (John 10:10).

“Working in the social justice space is not only my work ministry but also a personal passion. I recognise it’s a truly privileged space to accompany and support parishioners, colleagues and other friends on our shared journey of faith by promoting social justice action.”

“

. . . Part of this gift of service ministry is the recognition that we’re all on a journey of healing.”

The ongoing invitation from JEDO to all parishes is to facilitate nurturing new Parish Social Justice Action Groups or strengthen existing ones. This may be through a book club using the lens of Catholic Social Teaching to Read the Signs of the Times to help prioritise action. This could include Papal documents from Pope Francis such as Laudato Si’ – On Care for our Common Home (2015); and may be guided by various Social Justice Statements from the ACBC: Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference – JEDO facilitates the launches in Perth and promotes the

Caritas Diocesan Director Deacon Paul Reid and Justice, Ecology and Development Office Director Carol Mitchell. Photo: Supplied

session gave myself and members of the CEWA Ministry Network a strong sense of both hope, and healing,” Ms Sheehy commented.

“The engagement of the participants was a positive indication that this Social Justice Statement is a valuable and timely resource for school communities, reinforced only days later when we found ourselves living in the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Clear direction was offered, with calls for individuals, communities and political and business leaders to reflect Gospel Values, including responsibility, trust and respect,” she concluded.

As an act of solidarity with ecumenical friends, JEDO also promotes the Palm Sunday Walk for Justice for Refugees; Climate justice and the Season of Creation (September); Anti-Poverty Week (October); better outcomes for First Australians; anti-slavery/human trafficking; and other shared issues of importance and concern. As Pope St John XXIII stated: “What unites us is much greater than what divides us”.

statements broadly.

Think globally – act locally.

In mid-March, Anna Sheehy attended the JEDO

Blessings and peace on our shared journey toward faith-

presentation on the Social Justice Statement: Making it Real

filled social justice action. JEDO looks forward to hearing

– Genuine human encounter in our digital world.

from at admin.jedo@perthcatholic.org.au or visiting www.

“Participating in this informative and thought-provoking

jedo.perthcatholic.org.au

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A DU LT FA ITH E DU C ATI O N FO R TH E TH I R D M I LLE N N I U M

E X PLOR ING CH R IST I A N C U LT U R E A T T H E C E N T R E F O R FA I T H E N R I C H M E N T WORDS Marco Ceccarelli

“I wish you to enlarge your knowledge, to cultivate your reason, to get an insight into the relation of truth to truth, to learn to view things as they are, to understand how faith and reason stand to each other, what are the bases and principles of Catholicism.” — Saint John Henry Newman

A

imed at the laity and spoken in a series of lectures delivered in 1851, the earlier comment reflects St John Henry Newman’s desire for Catholics to know their faith.

In a 19th century context, these ideas were quite new and

radical. This type of education was deemed necessary only for priests or members of religious orders, not the laity.

St John Henry Newman, however, believed that this education was necessary for all the baptised.

For this reason, he advocated for the cultivation of a faith rooted in an understanding of Christian culture, tradition, and reason or, as St Anselm had said centuries earlier, in faith seeking understanding.

The Centre for Faith Enrichment (CFE) responds to St John Newman’s appeal by offering those within and outside of the Archdiocese of Perth, an opportunity to enrich and discover the Catholic faith.

Onsite and online courses are offered at various times during the week on topics that range from all levels of theology, scripture, Church history, the lives of the saints, Catholic social teaching, the sacraments, as well as more nuanced explorations of teachings such as the theology of the body and the domestic Church.

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Saint John Henry Newman was an important and controversial figure in the religious history of England in the 19th century. Photo: Catholic News Service

CENTRE FOR FAITH ENRICHMENT

One of the great beneficiaries of several CFE initiatives is 30-year-old Cheryl Teo. A recent convert to the Catholic faith, Cheryl has been attending CFE courses for more than two years.

“While I have taken more than seven courses at the CFE, I particularly enjoyed Seeking the Counsel of the Wise: A Journey through the Wisdom Books with Joe Tedesco,” Ms Teo said.

“The resources given to us and the explanations that accompanied them were applicable to life and helped me to better manage my emotions.

“I have struggled with depression in the past and realised that I could not heal myself. In a moment of my life where I felt that there was no direction for me to take, exploring the Books of Wisdom in scripture offered much-needed guidance.”

“More importantly, what I received from this and other courses strengthened my relationship with my husband and encouraged me to be more engaged with my parish in Bentley”.

CFE Director Dr Marco Ceccarelli draws from the Vatican II Dogmatic Constitution, “Lumen Gentium”, as he delivers a talk on “The Mission of The Church in the 21st century” at Catholic Youth Ministry’s “Sacramentum” young adults retreat in April 2019. Photo: Matthew Lau

Ms Teo went on to say that adult faith education and places like the CFE play an important role in the life of the Church today.

In a moment of my life where I felt that there was no direction for me to take, exploring the Books of Wisdom in scripture offered much-needed guidance.”

“The more I engaged with the courses, the more I became passionate about the various topics covered. I am new to the Catholic faith, and back home in Malaysia I struggled to find an educational centre like the CFE. Here in Perth, it was easily accessible, and I appreciated finding a place which explained the principles of the

on faith development. All presenters emphasise the importance of using the knowledge shared to impact on our lives.

“At a time of low Church attendance, constant attacks on religion by secular media, and with the Australian Plenary Council around the corner, having a place like the CFE is more important than ever.”

Over the past two years, the CFE has also opened its doors to anyone wanting to engage with and know more about the Plenary Council.

Furthermore, it has focussed on working with young adults and has been used as a stepping-stone that helps young singles and couples strengthen the relationship

Catholic faith to me so patiently and without tests or

their parish and the wider Church.

exams.”

If a parish, agency, or ecclesial group requires adult faith

Another long-standing attendee at CFE is Cottesloe

education or preparation to liturgical periods such lent

parishioner Ed O’Loughlin, who has participated in more

or advent, the CFE is there to offer this service.

than 25 courses since 2013.

“In him who is faithful to his own divinely implanted

“I have found the courses and events both informative

nature, the faint light of truth dawns continually brighter,”

and helpful for my faith journey,” Mr O’Loughlin said.

Cardinal Newman would say.

“Courses such as those on the liturgical seasons, and

Ensuring that this faint light, however small it may be, is

changing lifestyles in the second half of life, relate to

never extinguished, is the Centre for Faith Enrichment’s

the faith journey in a direct way. Courses on various

mission.

Church history topics were informative and well

For more information on Centre for Faith Enrichment

presented, and have a wider, but important, impact

courses and events, visit www.cfe.org.au

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KIMCHI BOKKEUMBAP R E C I P E A N D P H O T O Matthew Lau

Kimchi fried rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap) with Spam is one

METHOD

of my favourite Korean comfort food dishes. Best to use day-old leftover steamed rice, this versatile recipe was

1. Pre-heat a wok or non-stick skillet pan on a high heat. Once hot, add a light layer of cooking oil,

my go-to while COVID-19 restrictions were at its worst

then go in with the luncheon meat and stir-fry

in WA as it is possible to knock out this dish using purely pantry and freezer items.

Korean fried rice is an ideal way to use up leftover vegetables (such as carrots, capsicums, mushrooms,

till crispy.

2. Add the spring onions and garlic; stir for one minute.

3. Crack in the eggs and scramble them till cooked.

Add the kimchi and gochujang (with a drizzle

ginger, or tofu) should you wish to include them. The

of sesame oil to help loosen the paste) and fry

secret to livening up this dish is the addition of gochujang

for 30 seconds before going in with the rice,

sauce – which is a hot red chilli pepper paste that adds a

continuously tossing to combine all ingredients.

4. Stir in the corn, peas, pepper and oyster sauce

perfect blend of savoury, sweet and spicy.

and cook for another minute or two until the rice

For extra flavour, add a couple of tablespoons of the juice that comes with your kimchi for a touch more sourness.

is nicely coated 5. Dish up the kimchi fried rice into serving bowls.

Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, nori, and

P R E P T I M E : 10 minutes CO O K I N : 10 minutes S E RV E S : 4

INGREDIENTS • 330g pork luncheon meat, cut into small cubes • 1 bunch spring onions, sliced (save the green tops for garnishing) • 12 cloves garlic, finely chopped • 6 eggs • 2 tbsp gochujang • 230g kimchi, coarsely chopped • 2 cups dry rice (or 4 cups cooked, loosened) • 270g corn kernels (or one 400g can, drained) • 270g frozen peas, thawed • 1 tsp white pepper • 1 tsp oyster sauce • Toasted sesame seeds, to garnish • Nori, cut into thin strips to garnish

A slightly spicy, yet slightly

• Coriander (optional)

with vegetables and Spam

sweet, kimchi fried rice packed meat. Photo: Matthew Lau.

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coriander. Top with a sunny-side egg if desired.

Photo: Closing Mass at the Australian Catholic Youth Festival, Iceberg Media

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