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Listen in, to our latest podcast where Fr David Hore CSsR reflects
on the profound significance of prayer during the Lenten season. Fr David unpacks Lent as a spiritual retreat, a time for self-examination and growth, mirroring the yearly spring cleaning of our homes but with a focus on our inner selves.
Fr David sheds light on the importance of not necessarily increasing the quantity of prayer, but enriching its quality, ensuring our hearts and actions align with Christ’s teachings. He emphasises the power of prayer to guide us through this season of transformation.
Engaging in this conversation, we uncover how these practices can lead to a deeper appreciation of Good Friday
and Easter, as well as a more profound connection with Jesus.
Join us as we explore the indispensable role of prayer in
life’s tapestry.

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.

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.

No chocolate, no sweets, no alcohol! What will you give up during Lent?

The new school year for many young Australians began last week. The summer holidays have come and gone, and for school-aged children it’s back to routines, the classroom and study.

There wouldn’t be too many families that don’t have a close relative who hasn’t been affected by cancer. Each year about 165,000 Australians are diagnosed with some form of cancer and almost 2 in 5 Australians will be diagnosed with the insidious disease by the age of 85.