Fr Ken Barker MGL
Founder's Corner | My love for the Lord
Grateful for prayers during my recent illness. It deepened my faith and love for others, reminding me of our dependence on God.
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Fr Ken Barker MGL
Sep 153 min read
50 Years a Priest: My journey with the Lord
On his priesthood anniversary, Fr Ken reflects on 50 years of blessings and a calling that began unexpectedly while studying science at Uni
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Fr Ken Barker MGL
May 112 min read
Founder’s Corner Autumn 2024
Friends, after a beautiful holiday time over Christmas, I was grateful to attend the Disciples of Jesus Summer School at Varroville. Such...
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Fr Ken Barker MGL
Dec 18, 20232 min read
Founders Corner: Spreading the Message of God's Love Internationally
Since my last message, I have had the blessing, thanks to Harvest pilgrimages, of being in the Holy Land (escaping to safety when the war...
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Missionaries of God's Love
Aug 10, 20231 min read
Founder's Corner: A Message from Fr Ken
Thanks to everyone who has encouraged and supported me in this time of transition. I am grateful for the new leadership team. What a...
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Missionaries of God's Love
Aug 8, 20231 min read
Fr Ken Interviewed on Pints with Aquinas
Fr Ken Barker MGL recently appeared on the podcast "Pints with Aquinas" hosted by Matt Fradd, where he shared profound insights on the...
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Missionaries of God's Love
Mar 24, 20231 min read
Eternity Available Now
Fr Ken's latest book, Eternity, is now available for purchase. In this book, Fr Ken provides a hopeful perspective on our eternal life...
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Fr Ken Barker MGL
Mar 13, 20231 min read
Fr Ken Congratulates Fr Steve Fletcher as New Moderator
I am truly delighted at the election of Fr Steve Fletcher as the new Moderator. I have no doubt his election was the work of the Holy...
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Missionaries of God's Love
Dec 19, 20222 min read
Christmas Messages from the MGLs
A BIG THANK YOU A big thank you to all those who opened their pockets to help the international brothers have a home visit over the...
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Missionaries of God's Love
Nov 23, 20221 min read
New Moderator of the MGL Priests and Brothers
The Missionaries of God’s Love (MGL) priests and brothers announce the election of Fr Stephen Fletcher MGL as their new Moderator. Fr...
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Fr Ken Barker MGL
Oct 4, 20222 min read
An Excerpt from Fr Ken's Latest Book: Eternity
Years ago, when I read the life story of Thomas Merton, a famous American Trappist monk, I was intrigued by the way he was gradually...
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Missionaries of God's Love
Jun 2, 20221 min read
Brisbane Book Launch - The Our Father
Fr Ken was in Brisbane on Sunday 22nd May for a book launch and retreat day which was very well attended at Camp Hill Parish. The Mass,...
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Fr Ken Barker MGL
Jun 1, 20221 min read
The Spiritual Centre
Dear friends in Christ, By the providence of God I recently had the blessing, through Harvest pilgrimages, of being chaplain to a group...
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Missionaries of God's Love
Mar 10, 20221 min read
Arete Intensive
On 16th to 19th January, the Arete program for the year began at Mt Carmel Retreat Centre in Varroville with an intensive focussing on...
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Missionaries of God's Love
Mar 3, 20222 min read
On the Mountain of the Lord
Dear friends in Christ, Towards the end of last year, the brothers climbed Mt. Gudgenby, the highest mountain in the ACT, affording them...
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Fr Ken Barker MGL
Dec 16, 20211 min read
Behold Your Saviour
Dear friends in Christ, I trust that this Christmas you will experience the joy and peace of Jesus, our Saviour. It has been a tough year...
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Fr Ken Barker MGL
Sep 1, 20213 min read
The Call to Prayer
Dear friends in Christ, Prayer allows the soul to breathe. Without prayer, we become spiritually asphyxiated. It would be a terrible...
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Fr Ken Barker MGL
Jun 1, 20212 min read
The Life of Each Human Person Matters
Dear friends in Christ, Recently I accompanied a family in mourning who had lost a loved one. It was a tragic case of an untimely death...
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