Living the Eucharist daily
In the fifth century, St Augustine taught people that if they truly loved the Eucharist they would become what they eat.
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Happy Snaps
Easter was extra special for proud parents Jamie and Ana O’Brien, whose baby Priscila Rose was baptised at St Gerard’s Church Mirrabooka, Perth, by Fr Giosue Marini, during the Vigil Mass. They were joined by 300 parishioners and family and friends. Photos courtesy Dr Marco Ceccarelli and Jamie O’Brien. Also proud as punch were Gabrielle
Wonderful Winter
Open fire: I love a fire in Winter! If you’re lucky enough to have a fireplace, now is the time for warmth and crackle. If you don’t, choose a clear day to build a fire outside, or turn up at your chimney-toting friend’s house with some firewood and a hopeful expression. You can toast marshmallows,
Viewpoint
At a time when many people are rolling up their sleeves for the COVID-19 vaccination and the annual flu jab, I can visualise the howls of protest coming from some sections of the community. Even during the various lockdowns that much of Australia had to endure over the past 14 months, if there was one
Then there’s the flu …
Flu, or influenza, is a common viral respiratory illness that can be life-threatening, especially in the elderly and frail. There have been many well-documented influenza epidemics throughout history. The most severe outbreak of modern times was the 1918 epidemic which claimed more than 20 million lives. Fresh outbreaks occur because the flu virus can slightly
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The meat in the sandwich
They struggle to work out the right balance because they care and love their families. They also care and love the person that they’re in a relationship with. It could be the longest existing problem in couple relationships’ history. There is this beautiful phrase in the bible. In the book of Genesis, it says, “for
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The grace of Saint Joseph
He witnessed the adoration of the shepherds and the Magi, who represented respectively the people of Israel and the pagan peoples. Joseph had the courage to become the legal father of Jesus, to whom he gave the name revealed by the angel: “You shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from
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Leading the Way
During the twenty-minute presentation, Redemptorist priest John Hill CSsR reads a prayerful reflection at each of the 14 Stations that encompasses Christ’s suffering and passion. The reflections were written by Tony Kelly CSsR. A video highlight is the use of Aboriginal paintings and images of the Australian outback. Majellan Media CEO Tony Biviano said the presentation
Family life: warts and all
While we may be experts in describing family life at our own ‘micro’ level, the pope together with bishops and married couples at the Synod on the Family, representing the four corners of the globe, help us to read the signs of the times at the ‘macro’ global level. This in turn gives us a
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Embracing ‘loving’ conflict
On my wedding day, I had a hope-filled vision of how I was going to manage conflict in my marriage. Now ten years on, I have discovered that after many frustrating moments and misunderstandings, simply avoiding conflict just doesn’t cut it. This realisation has left me wondering if there really is any healthy way to
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