Apr2021
We commend our brother in Christ, Prince Philip, into the care of our Good Shepherd.
His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was a Christian person. Bishop Paul Smith describes the heart of the Christian witness at Prince Philip’s recent funeral.
Apr2021
Visiting with Vic
As the Bishop of our District, I have invited Dr Vic Pfitzner to come and visit the LCAQD in May (10th and 11th). In particular, I have asked if he… Read more
Apr2021
He is going ahead of you! Hallelujah!
Easter Day is more than an historical event. Bishop Paul Smith reflects on the profound and encouraging words of the angel to the women at the empty tomb of Jesus, “he is going ahead of you.”
Mar2021
Shouting Stones join us!
Palm Sunday is known throughout the world as the day we celebrate our Lord Jesus coming into Jerusalem. Bishop Paul Smith writes about the focus of Palm Sunday: declaring our King is here!
Mar2021
Journeying Through Lent as Easter People
Wilderness comes up regularly in our lectionary readings in Lent. In our Gospel reading for the first Sunday in Lent, Jesus was baptised and a voice from heaven called him… Read more
Feb2021
It is not easy to explain Lent!
Lent is such a difficult season of the Church year to explain to people who do not know the story of Jesus. Bishop Paul Smith shares a message about the heart of the Lenten Season.
Feb2021
In the valleys the Lord travels with us!
We yearn for mountain top experiences. The good news of Jesus explains that he will always be present with us in the highs and lows of life. Bishop Paul Smith writes on the story of the Transfiguration and the hope this brings to the human heart.
Jan2021
For all God’s bounty to me!
“For all God’s bounty to me!” The First Fleet’s chaplain, Richard Johnson, chose this text for first sermon heard on Australian soil. It also gives good guidance for our journey into 2021.
Dec2020
Christmas is Good news of GREAT joy!
Christmas is Good news of GREAT joy! Bishop Paul Smith highlights a wonderful word in the message of the Angel to the Bethlehem Shepherds, good news of GREAT Joy.
Dec2020
Singing your heart to the Lord, during Advent
Let’s sing to the Lord with hope. Bishop Paul Smith reflects on two contemporary Christians songs that taught him the meaning and heart of the Christian festival of Advent.