Br Conor writes this months reflection in the Newsletter
The last reflection which I shared with you was written from the cold and wet, yet always beautiful Eternal City, Rome. This time I am writing to you from sunny one day, perfect the next Brisbane (though if I am being honest, today is anything but sunny). A lot has happened since my last contribution to our Oratory Newsletter. Both Br Tyson and myself have returned home to continue our studies at the Australian Catholic University (ACU) and with Oratory Father, Scot Armstrong. We have also had to say goodbyes to Shawn and Hung after they decided that the Oratorian life wasn’t for them. Their departure gave me cause to stop and reflect upon my own vocation. While it always deeply regrettable to see someone leave the Community it is also an opportunity to reflect on where we are and where we are heading.
I have now been back in Brisbane for just over three months and it has been such a joy to be home. Only now after having returned do I appreciate fully the need for us, the Fathers and Brothers of the Brisbane Oratory, to be together in one place, living and working together. While my workload has certainly increased with both studies and responsibilities around the House and Parish I can say with confidence that I am in the right place! My vocation has been tested throughout my four years, which is to be expected, but with each test I grow in confidence and knowledge that I am truly following the path God has laid out for me. Being back in Brisbane really has been a blessing. Now that I am home for good I can start to set down roots, so to speak, and get to know parishioners and friends of the Oratory. I can now begin to settle down and create for myself a stable life which will see me remain here with the Oratory and in the Parish for the remainder of my life, God permitting.
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