Beginning the Secular Oratory

Men’s and Women’s Secular Oratory are regular sessions of prayer, formation and fellowship for laypeople are the backbone of Oratorian work. Beginning in October, the Fathers of the Brisbane Oratory in Formation will begin monthly evening sessions of Secular Oratory for men and women aged 18+. The sessions will include a short sermon, meditation, prayer and time for discussion – all centred on growth in the Christian life. Secular Oratory begins at 7:30pm at Mary Immaculate church and goes for an hour. The dates for the next few months are: 12th October (Men’s Oratory), 7th November (Women’s Oratory), 14th December (Men’s Oratory), 6th February (Women’s Oratory).
 

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Update: Police officer wounded, South Brisbane

A man has been charged following the alleged wounding of a police officer in South Brisbane last night.
Around 10pm, the officer responded to reports of a man causing a disturbance on Grey Street.
It will be alleged the officer and the man were involved in a brief struggle before the officer received a wound under the jawline from what is believed to be a pair of scissors.
The 54-year-old male sergeant was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment to a non-life-threatening injury where he remains in a stable condition.
A 25-year-old Armstrong Creek man has been charged with one count each of acts intended to resist lawful arrest (unlawful wounding), going armed so as to cause fear, serious assault police, possession of dangerous drug and obstruct police.
He is expected to appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court this morning.

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