“Don’t be alarmed,” the angel said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.” Easter Vigil. (Easter Vigil Gospel)
No stranger to suffering Read More »
Women have had a major influence on the Church from the beginning. First among them is the virgin Mary who is rightly revered by Christians as she was chosen by God to be Jesus’ mother.
Remembering the women of the church Read More »
International Women’s Day (IWD) on Friday is a timely reminder of the powerful role women play in our lives … as mothers, grandmothers, wives, daughters, sisters and friends.
Forging a more inclusive world for women Read More »
Two years on and the war in Ukraine shows no signs of abating. It’s been a punishing conflict with large losses of life on both sides.
Pope renews calls for peace in Ukraine Read More »
Friday March 1 marks the 10th anniversary of the first Zero Discrimination Day.
Promoting equality around the globe Read More »
If there is one incident in Jesus’ life that leads us to question his judgment, the story of him taking a whip and angrily driving people out of the temple must rank as a strong contender. We have heard in recent weeks that Jesus can be forthright in challenging people – even calling pharisees ‘hypocrites’ to their faces!
Jesus’ divine mission Read More »
As we move into the second week of Lent, why not think outside your home environment and do something for your local community?
Why being community-minded is good for you Read More »
Abraham is a problematic figure in the biblical story. He lies to Pharoah about his wife, hanging her out to dry to protect his own skin. He does the same thing a few chapters later to another king, Abimelech. But when push comes to shove, at the moment of the test, he … ’passed with flying colors’ as we used to say in school.
Obedience brings the blessing Read More »
This week we celebrate Ash Wednesday and Saint Valentine’s Day. Both celebrations have ‘love’ as a central element that defines us as human beings.
Love brings us together Read More »
Caritas Australia launched Project Compassion earlier this week, its annual fundraising and awareness appeal during Lent. This year’s theme has been inspired by the story of the burning bush in Exodus 3:1-20.
Project Compassion theme inspired by burning bush Read More »