Our Lady of Fátima Catholics Society Deakin Burwood

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

“Now, just like the present age, our pontificate is weighed down by ever so many cares, anxieties, and troubles, by reason of very severe calamities that have taken place and by reason of the fact that many have strayed away from truth and virtue. Nevertheless, we are greatly consoled to see that, while the Catholic faith is being professed publicly and vigorously, piety toward the Virgin Mother of God is flourishing and daily growing more fervent, and that almost everywhere on earth it is showing indications of a better and holier life. Thus, while the Blessed Virgin is fulfilling in the most affectionate manner her maternal duties on behalf of those redeemed by the blood of Christ, the minds and the hearts of her children are being vigorously aroused to a more assiduous consideration of her prerogatives.” - POPE PIUS XII, MUNIFICENTISSIMUS DEUS

https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xii/en/apost_constitutions/documents/hf_p-xii_apc_19501101_munificentissimus-deus.html

Image: Juan Martín Cabezalero Assumption of the Virgin, c. 1665

With Archbishop Peter A Comonsoli ACSA calls on its Victorian members to sign this petition to the Legislative Assembly to retain the Lord’s Prayer in Parliament.

“The Australian people of those days readily understood Federation in religious terms. And although most of the population of this country have now become biblically illiterate, Christian practices still deeply permeate Australia’s legal-institutional traditions. Religion is still taught in public schools and the Bible remains present in every court of the land. Furthermore, prayers are conducted prior to the opening of proceedings at both state and federal Parliaments. Standing Orders for the House and Senate determine that the Speaker must read a prayer for Parliament, which is followed by the Lord’s Prayer before calling for the first item of business.” - Augusto Zimmermann, Christian Foundations of the Common Law Vol. III: Australia. Pg. 58

“When once men recognize, both in private and in public life, that Christ is King, society will at last receive the great blessings of real liberty, well-ordered discipline, peace and harmony.” - Pope Pius XI, Quas Primas

https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved/petitions/retain-the-lords-prayer-in-legislative-council-proceedings/

Consider attending the ACSA National Conference 2024 if you haven’t already

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Members of ACSA’s Executive with some of our members at the 2024 Corpus Christi Procession, Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne

“Thou knowest, O my God, who madest us, that nothing can satisfy us but Thyself, and therefore Thou hast caused Thy own self to be meat and drink to us. O most adorable mystery! O most stupendous of mercies! Thou most Glorious, and Beautiful, and Strong, and Sweet, Thou didst know well that nothing else would support our immortal natures, our frail hearts, but Thyself; and so Thou didst take a human flesh and blood, that they, as being the flesh and blood of God, might be our life.” – St John Henry Newman

Get your tickets to our 2024 Conference (12-14 July) here ✅⬇️ https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1202683

A great turnout at tonight’s talk by Fr. Paul Rowse “What Catholics Believe”. Thanks to all who attended!

We are very happy to announce our next event to take place at 5pm on May 1st. Please consider attending and inviting your friends! https://fb.me/e/1OFcgY7nr

Christ is Risen! We wish all our members and indeed all of Deakin University a very blessed and happy Easter Sunday

Pictured: Notre Dame du Rosaire de Lourdes

“Jesus, when he was nearest to his everlasting triumph, seemed to be farthest from triumphing. When he was nearest upon emerging upon his kingdom, and exercising all power in heaven and earth, he was lying dead in a cave of the rock.“

- excerpt from St. John Henry Newman’s Short Meditations on the Stations of the Cross, XIV. The Fourteenth Station: Jesus is Laid in the Tomb

“We should consider those moments spent before the Blessed Sacrament as the happiest of our lives” - St. John Vianney

OLOF members gathered yesterday for Adoration, Confession and Mass at Deakin University Burwood Campus.

OFEST 2024 — Welcome to all our new members!