A-team’s app creates a vibe
The intricacies of coding, and the creation of a cool logo and compelling advertising pitch, are all part of the entrepreneurship when you’re an app-developing “A-team” Tech Girl. So too is learning the business of business, coping with feedback, and navigating tricky time zones.
From antiquity to Toongabbie
“Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because if there is one, He must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear.”
Customised care
Welcome to 2019 — a time when many families can no longer afford to have one parent staying at home while the other does all the earning.
A Syrian staple — baba ghanoush
Ramzi Khalouf, a chef from Syria, arrived in Newcastle in May this year with his wife Sanaa, son Jawad and daughter Jule.
Communal Wisdom: A Way of Discernment for a Pilgrim Church
There can be very little doubt that the Catholic Church in Australia in late-2019 has a growing understanding of the practice of discernment. In the lead-up to the Plenary Council in 2020, the process of discernment has been central to preparations for this unique opportunity in the life of the Australian church.
Consensus on religious freedom laws is proving elusive
The Morrison government’s controversial proposed religious freedom laws appear on the surface to be straightforward. The bill aims to protect a person from charges of discrimination when making a statement of belief.
Spirit sets timetable for listeners
The Rule of St Benedict opens with an impassioned call for the reader to “Listen”. The purpose of listening, the Rule continues, is not just for the sake of hearing, but so that the one who listens might obey and so grow in faithfulness to the call of the Christian life. The Latin root of the word “obedience”, which in today’s thinking can be something we need to outgrow, has the additional meaning “to listen, harken to”.
Magdalene maintains focus on leadership roles for women
The themes for the 2020 Plenary Council were released recently and it was interesting to note one of the recurring comments was to include women in the leadership of the Church. Here in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle we are keen to acknowledge the role women play in their parish, and beyond, via the presentation of the annual Magdalene Award.
