These nine days will offer an opportunity to pray and reflect on scripture, Mary MacKillop and your own lives, all within your own time.

Friday 31 July marks the beginning of our Novena – a time when we can reflect on how the Scriptures, Mary MacKillop’s life and our life intertwine to encourage us in all that we do.

As this Novena is online – you might like to form a group or two to share in this retreat together.

Thank you for praying together as we look forward to celebrating the feast day of Saint Mary MacKillop (Saturday 8 August).


Day One, 31 July: Opening To Our Potter God


Day Two, 1 August: Becoming Good Soil


Day Three, 2 August: Becoming Light for the World

Day Four, 3 August: Becoming Salt for the Earth


Day Five, 4 August: Encountering God  


Day Six, 5 August: Loving Tenderly


Day Seven, 6 August: Acting Justly


Day Eight, 7 August: Walking Humbly


Day Nine, 8 August: Feast Day