FAITH MATTERS: The Month of May
Each Thursday evening a group have been gathering in fellowship to share a first century Palestine inspired meal, watch an episode of The Chosen and engage in discussion.
FAITH MATTERS: How does a marriage last half a century
It was early this year that a parishioner spoke to me about the overwhelming joy that brought her to tears when she recently rediscovered the speech her daughter had written for their 50th wedding anniversary celebrations four years earlier.
FAITH MATTERS: The Season to remember
When Father Bob Maguire died last week, I was surprised by the number of people sharing the news of his death on social media.
FAITH MATTERS: A New Way to Listen
Our Lenten journey is a time for internal and external reflection and deep listening. The Paschal mystery, that is, the life, death and resurrection is revealed to us during this period and Easter brings blessings of new life and fresh beginnings.
FAITH MATTERS: Finding faith and hope in the creative
It was in late 2022 that I was invited to Murrurundi to assist with an ecumenical gathering focusing on creativity and spirituality. I was delighted to meet those that attended the day, each person came with an openness to share their gifts and felt safe to express their creativity and spirituality.
FAITH MATTERS: Welcome to the change we want to see
Through our acts of compassion and generosity, we can be the change we want to see.
FAITH MATTERS: My last wish for you
It has always been a belief of mine that whilst one can be born into a religious tradition, it does not mean that they are faithful. It is the awe-inspiring encounters that people have, and the extraordinary people that they meet during their life journey that truly opens their eyes to faith. I believe this to be true in my own experience.
FAITH MATTERS: Shining Our Light through Story
The vision of the column ‘Faith Matters’ was born from the realisation we live our earthly existence as trinitarian beings, relationships are at the heart of our continual growth and development.