Revive@5 – Rest, Reflect, Renew


Join us each Wednesday at 5pm, for Revive@5

Each session is an opportunity for spiritual nourishment, reflection and renewal. The sessions can be accessed via this Zoom link, and will be made available here afterwards, for staff to watch at their own convenience.


New Year’s Message

Join us for a special New Year edition of Revive@5 – Fr. Peter Strohmayer from St Gertrude’s Parish, Smithfield proclaims and reflects upon the Gospel, and Tony Farley delivers his own New Year’s message. Thanks to LeeAnn Xavier to Mouna Roche for their efforts in reaching out to help us revive@5 in 2021.


December 25

Wishing everyone a blessed Christmas, in this special edition of Revive@5, which will premiere at 9am Christmas morning.

December 8

Welcome to Revive @ 5. We hope that this is an opportunity for rest, reflection and renewal after a long day of work. A special welcome to Fr Stephen Debono from St Therese Catholic Parish, Padstow who will proclaim and reflect upon today’s Gospel, and the Farah Family who will lead us in a musical celebration for the Second week of Advent.


December 1

In this week’s Revive@5, Fr. Peter Strohmayer from St Gertrude’s Parish, Smithfield proclaims and reflects upon the Gospel (Matthew 15: 29-37). Christopher Neaves continues our Advent Journey towards Christmas. Join them and Mouna Roche for Revive@5.


November 24

In this week’s Revive@5, Fr Bill Brady from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Randwick proclaims the Gospel and shares the story of St. Andrew D?ng-L?c. John Burland and Cheryl Fernandez will also help us on our journey into Advent. Join them and Mouna Roche for Revive@5.


November 17

Welcome to Revive @ 5. We hope that this is an opportunity for rest, reflection and renewal. A special welcome to Fr. Ronnie Maree from St Felix De Valois Parish Bankstown who will proclaim and reflect upon today’s Gospel, and Elsa Manu who explores how to embrace and share your gifts. Join them and Mouna Roche for Revive@5.


November 10

Our latest Revive@5 includes Fr. Martin Maunsell, as he explores Luke 17: 11-19 and Ivanka Rancic, who introduces us to Brother Steindl-Rast’s ideas on gratitude. Join them and Mouna Roche for Revive@5.


November 3

Welcome to Revive @ 5. We hope that this is an opportunity for rest, reflection and renewal, as we adjust to changing Covid restrictions . A special welcome to Fr Matthew Meagher, from St Brendan’s Annandale and St Michael’s Stanmore, who will proclaim and reflect upon today’s Gospel, and special guest Bridget Sakr, who will share a beautiful reflection commemorating All Souls Day. Join them and Mouna Roche for Revive@5.


October 27

Welcome to Revive @ 5. We hope that this is an opportunity for rest, reflection and renewal after a long day of work. A special welcome to Fr Thomas Karunthanam from St Peter Chanel and St Joseph, Regents Park, who will proclaim and reflect upon today’s Gospel, and to Mission and Identity colleague Ivanka Rancic who will lead us through a Christian Mediation.


October 20

Welcome to our latest Revive@5. We hope that this is an opportunity for rest, reflection and renewal after a long day of work. Fr Manuel Santiago will proclaim and reflect upon Luke 12:39-48, and Christopher Neaves will lead us through a prayer reflection of the Magnificat. Join them, and Mouna Roche for revive@5.


October 13

Join us for our latest revive@5, as Fr Chris de Sousa proclaims and explores Luke 11:42-46. Bernadette Bridle then guides us in a reflection focusing on God the master gardener. Join them, and Mouna Roche for revive@5.


October 6

Welcome back to Term 4, and revive@5. This week, Fr. Dominic Dinh explores Luke 11:1-4, leading us deeper into the Lord’s Prayer. John Burland also takes us on a musical journey of gratitude and prayer. Join them and Mouna Roche for a time of rest, reflection and renewal.


September 29

Our next Pocket Edition Revive@5 is here, for the second week of the school holidays. Use the audio player below, or the download the file using the more actions button (three dots) on the right.


September 22

Revive@5 (Pocket Edition) is here for the school holidays!


September 15

Our latest Revive@5 includes Fr. Michael McLean, as he explores John 19:25-27 and the Farah Family, who lead us in prayer, through song. Join them and Mouna Roche for Revive@5. Please note that the next two Revive@5 sessions will be audio files that can be accessed and played on this page at 5pm on each Wednesday.


September 8

The sixth Revive@5 evening includes Fr. John Greig, as he explores Matthew 1:18-23 and Anita Sicari, who models praying with art, using “The father’s Embrace” by Murillo. Join them and Mouna Roche for Revive@5.


September 1

For our fifth Revive@5, Fr. James McCarthy explores Luke 4:38-44, explaining the role of healing in our lives, and how we are called to be active and alive in the world, spreading the Good news of Jesus. Christopher Neaves guides us through a Lexio Divina based on Psalm 39. Join them and Mouna Roche for Revive@5.


August 25

Welcome to our fourth Revive@5. Tonight, Br. Pat Hurley explores Matthew 23:27-32, focusing on the importance of prayer and service of others in our lives, and John Burland shows us the power of forgiveness. Join them and Mouna Roche for Revive@5.


August 18

In our third Revive@5, Fr. Dan McCaughan shows us how we can turn our current situations into grace for others, and Ivanka Rancic guides us in a Christian meditation. Join them, Mouna Roche and John Burland for Revive@5.


August 11

Join us for a time of rest, reflection and renewal with Fr. Michael Court, Mouna Roche, Cheryl Fernandez and John Burland. This week Fr. Michael explores authentic witness and challenging conversations, and we reflect on the feast of St Mary of The Cross Mackillop.


August 4

Mouna Roche invites you to rest, reflect and renew, as Fr. Paul Monkerud explores Matthew 15:21-28, and Christopher Neaves guides us in the Examen prayer of St Ignatius.