Recent opinion polls indicate that support for the Indigenous Voice to parliament has fallen, raising concern that the referendum this year might fail. This would set back the reconciliation process with our First Peoples who for decades have tried to have a voice to governments on issues directly affecting them.
You’re the voice Read More »
If it takes a village to raise a child – as the proverb says – how do parents find their village in a modern world? And is one village enough?
A life better shared Read More »
The Passionist Family Group Movement (PFGM) celebrated its golden jubilee on Sunday May 6.
After starting at St Anthony of the Fields Catholic Parish in Terrey Hills, Sydney following a proposal by the late Passionist, Fr Peter McGrath CP, it has now spread throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Passionate about their fellowship Read More »
St Alphonsus Liguori gave up work as a lawyer because he felt a strong calling to God and the need to help the sick.
The lawyer who worked for God Read More »
The next World Youth Day (WYD) is being held in Lisbon in early August. As with past events, organisers are expecting tens of thousands of young Catholics to descend on Portugal to take part in the myriad of local community and mainstream events.
This is a second article developing the Apostles’ cry: Lord, teach us to pray!
We continue to pray with St Augustine: ‘Late, have I loved you O beauty so ancient and so new, Late, have I loved you.’
Desire for the Divine Read More »
How often should families gather for a communal meal? Such a good question and the answer may differ from family to family. It’s more about the quality. With couples, for example, there is a lot of research on how much quality time they need to maintain a healthy marriage.
How often should families eat together? Read More »
Described by St Thomas Aquinas as ‘the holiest of all creatures’, the Virgin Mary is revered by Christians and for many is the greatest of all the saints. Also known as St Mary the Virgin, the Blessed Virgin Mary, or the Mother of God, she was born in Jerusalem in 14 BC to Joachim and
The enigma that is Mary Read More »
Pope Francis has asked Catholic universities and Catholic couples around the world to support the “Family Global Compact.”
Pope’s call for more family support Read More »
When I was in primary school, it was a regular activity at the start of Term One to draw a picture of your family. My illustrations (texta outline filled with pencil shading) always showed an extra adult. And they always had a baby in them, though the identity of said baby varied over the years. By the time I finished primary school, my family had reached its full shape. Three boys, three girls, three grown-ups.
My inspirational Ma Ma Read More »
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