FAITH MATTERS: Living in a Christian Street Community
John and I helped create a lay Christian street community in Kotara back in the ’70s and '80s when the fire of idealism and love of our God ran hot in our veins.
FAITH MATTERS: Ecological Conversion - So Simple but So Hard!
Pope Francis said on Earth Day, “When this destruction of nature is triggered, it is very difficult to stop it. But we are still in time. And we will be more resilient if we work together instead of doing it alone.”
FAITH MATTERS: Entering into Partnership
"God, like a parent, looks after his family and does not give up on us. While a marriage contract is not the same as a covenant, there is a commitment that is needed by both parties. This commitment binds into a partnership, which ultimately assists in all to live life to the full."
FAITH MATTERS: Toddlers in Church
A word to the mother following her toddler in church: Solidarity! Studies say that if you have little children, by the time you have arrived to join your colleagues in the workplace, you have already clocked almost a whole day’s work. This I can believe.
FAITH MATTERS: Full of Grace Collective
Reflecting on Easter and the joy that new life brings, my attention turns to the number of young women I know who have recently become mothers. There is such happiness and love when life is brought into the world, it is truly something special and worthy of celebration.
FAITH MATTERS: Awe and Wonder
It is true that I really enjoy audio books. Not that I do not appreciate a tangible book, but I find that I can attend to other tasks such as gardening, housework, cooking, exercise or creating an artwork while I am listening. Tapping into the auditory touches the senses which is very different than visually reading words on a page.
FAITH MATTERS: A strong woman
When Bishop Bill convoked the Diocesan Synod on the Feast of Saint Mary MacKillop we knew that we would turn to her through this period for her patronage, prayers and support.
FAITH MATTERS: 'Be More' - See, Judge, Act
Last month, I read The Dead Eye and the Deep Blue Sea: A graphic memoir of Modern Slavery written and illustrated by Vannak Prum.