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Becoming Fire | An Introduction to the Spiritual Life | Fr Ken Barker MGL
Grow in holiness and become fire. Fr Ken Barker leads us to deeper prayer and joyful life in the Lord.

Fr Ken Barker MGL
Jan 91 min read
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Gratitude for all the Lord has Done | Christmas Message from Fr Ken Barker MGL
Grateful for God’s blessings this year—celebrating ordinations, vows, and staying faithful to our charism in service and evangelization.

Fr Ken Barker MGL
Nov 3, 20241 min read
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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.

Fr Ken Barker MGL
Sep 23, 20242 min read
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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

Fr Ken Barker MGL
Sep 15, 20243 min read
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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...

Fr Ken Barker MGL
May 11, 20242 min read
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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...

Fr Ken Barker MGL
Dec 18, 20232 min read
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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...
Missionaries of God's Love
Aug 10, 20231 min read
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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...
Missionaries of God's Love
Aug 8, 20231 min read
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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...
Missionaries of God's Love
Mar 23, 20231 min read
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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...

Fr Ken Barker MGL
Mar 12, 20231 min read
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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...
Missionaries of God's Love
Dec 18, 20222 min read
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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...
Missionaries of God's Love
Nov 23, 20221 min read
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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...

Fr Ken Barker MGL
Oct 3, 20222 min read
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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,...
Missionaries of God's Love
Jun 2, 20221 min read
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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...

Fr Ken Barker MGL
Jun 1, 20221 min read
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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...
Missionaries of God's Love
Mar 9, 20221 min read
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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...
Missionaries of God's Love
Mar 3, 20222 min read
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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...

Fr Ken Barker MGL
Dec 16, 20211 min read
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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...

Fr Ken Barker MGL
Sep 1, 20213 min read
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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...

Fr Ken Barker MGL
Jun 1, 20212 min read
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