St Mary Star of the Sea — Attraction in Melbourne

i have a precious and holy gift.

It was tainted (but possibly also refined) by difficult experiences, and having observed much evil in my hometown.

Earlier, i thought to be like Sephiroth. But it seemed cruel to too harshly judge the one's hometown, leading even to destruction at the hands of others. It was difficult to know how harshly to speak to others, who, it felt like, had been walking on me, while i allowed them to trample me, and to feel very sad. If it were not said harshly, they would probably not listen. And if it were said harshly, they would probably not listen. But they are obviously not you.

What's worse than the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah? Can only guess: perhaps slower degradation, famine, violence. People who are lost in a deep darkness, even wishing to die, but afraid to breach the Holy Commandment, against to murder of oneself. These are not good things to wish upon others.

i wish to you: Peace, Faith, Strength, Truth and Blessing.

The covering of one's shame seems toward the Wisdom, but while one has opportunity to, it seems better to try to apologize to harmed individuals in direct way, and not to others. Because how strange is it to hurt one, only to say sorry to another, while ignoring the one who has been hurt. For if a leader of army (who loves Holy Commandment, such as - the "Do not kill", and the poetry of - to do unto others as one would have others do unto oneself), had told others to murder one another, and the war had ended, would it not be important to at least inform the murderers, so that they would not murder one another anymore?

Oftentimes, one tried and hoped to share, and to contribute, in hopefully way toward the good, but then a recipient would absolutely disrespect it, and even turn against one, inclining one to feel like a pig.

It is good for me to humble myself like a pig, because i did homosexuality during my early days in kindergarten, and was reprimanded by a wiser person who was older than me. And i accepted it, because homosexuality is wrong, and does not lead to Healthy Families or descendants, but seemingly instead toward a chaotic degradation. And according to the Old Testament, it seems also a form of anti-semitism. Celebrating it not, one does try to ignore, and to focus on better. How can i judge others if it would make a hypocrite of me?

i repent of homosexuality during kindergarten, it was not good. i repent of all my mistakes. It is difficult to perfectly avoid to do mistakes, seemingly especially for those from broken homes.

My Father in Heaven, who knows the all the ways and thoughts of others, has perfect understanding of everyone's intentions and hearts.

The meaning of the Name Daniel was told to me, to mean: God is my Judge.

Many of very good people, did not wish to be remembered very much. And though i am not very good, i did not wish to be remembered very much either (but many have made it difficult for me to achieve a simple Marriage, and Peaceful Family Life - and it didn't seem to matter how much i tried, or worked, or complained, or cried). But it is very sad when their authorities, who promoted the Kindness, intermingle and even promote to extents, with others who embrace to torture such people. And it can put the Humble ones in difficult situations. Because if there is such an injustice with one, how can a person be only silent and still, knowing they could have done the same to any other, or even to Christ. And what would Christ have done?

i leave one star. Though perhaps difficult to read, one should not ever do any bad at all, on the Name of any True Saint. Least of all, the Mother of Christ, who has been called the Star of the Sea (and though i could be mistaken, there seemed to...

A reverent Catholic Church run by the Opus Dei fathers here in Melbourne. Love to see the traditional veiled ladies and nuns that attend mass here, and all the different Catholics that come here for worship and prayer. Confession / the Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered at least twice daily here, 7 days per week, and I have heard that the RCIA / RCIC team here is one of the best in Melbourne for enquiries for this too. The Holy Rosary is prayed daily here after mass, and also before mass on Sunday’s too.

A traditional Latin low Mass is held here on Sunday nights at 6pm, with the rosary prayed several hours beforehand. Come here on a Thursday and spend the afternoon in front of the Blessed Sacrament which starts from around 1:10pm every Thursday, and concludes with Benediction at 5:45pm approximately. The Chaplet and Novena of Divine Mercy is prayed close to 3pm Thursday’s here too, and concludes with prayers for Our Holy Father, the Pope and a Marian hymn. There is also a beautiful meditation with the Opus Dei priest from 4:30pm until 5pm Thursday’s too. The sacred music here is also worth mentioning - it is quite traditional and the mass hymns and music style is lovely especially at the Solemn mass on the Sunday morning or at the vigil. There are beautiful statues of Saints for veneration, and of course the National Shrine of the Holy Family. I love the bronze statue of Saint Josemaria to the back of the church also, and of course the beautiful statue of Our Lady of Fatima at the front of the church and the Saint Raphael statue as it currently stands. A great church to do Stations of the Cross also. St Mary Star of the Sea,...

My first impression was that this was more than just a parish church as it felt more like a cathedral. It's amazingly beautiful both inside and out.

Built from sandstone in a Gothic revival architectural style, St Mary's has a majestic presence in this location. Inside it looks much better than I thought it would. The stained glass windows are amazing and have a dramatic impact on the amount of natural light inside the church. I was surprised at how bright it actually was inside. The marble high alter on three steps and with the scene of the last supper is also spectacular in term of its size and beauty.

On the fringe of the CBD I also love the church's setting, in a beautiful location with the small gardens directly in front on William and Howard Streets. This was my first time visit when recently passing by and I felt an invitation to walk in. I have to say that it was a very...