‘God qualifies the called’: Ashan Peiris ordained to the Diaconate – By Josh Low Source : hobart.catholic Tears of joy flowed as Ashan Peiris was ordained to the Diaconate on Friday 5 July at St Mary of the Cross Church in Ranelagh. Having arrived in Tasmania from Sri Lanka just last year, the newly ordained Deacon has spent the last 12 months completing his final year of seminary studies with Melbourne’s Corpus Christi College, as well as serving in parish ministry at the Huon Valley Parish. Ashan Peiris was ordained to the Diaconate on Friday 5 July. Photo: Josh Low Deacon Ashan said he had spent the last few months reflecting on his journey to the priesthood. “I came to understand that being a priest requires me to be weak, as our own strengths can sometimes obstruct the manifestation of God’s grace in our lives. “I humbly acknowledge my weakness as ...

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Youth Music Competition 2022: Uncovering a National Musical Journey-by Dinuli Francisco Source:Dailymirror Music is the ultimate escape from reality: it has the unrivalled ability to transform a gloomy mood into a joyful one in a matter of seconds! Mastering a specific aspect of music, such as improving your singing or playing a specific instrument, would undeniably give you the advantage of receiving some extra knowledge and allowing you to explore a profound end of the subject compared to everyone else. Piqued your interest a little there? Well, let me divert your attention to this grand opportunity: The London College of Music (LCM) proudly presents the Youth Music Competition 2022 to all you music prodigies in Lanka! Since 1887, the UK’s largest specialist music and performing arts institution has welcomed all those with a desire for music and drama, encouraging many generations of students to become performers, composers, teachers, and informed ...

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