Cloudy with a chance of insight
According to the Gospel writers, the Transfiguration was a cloudy occasion, as was the Ascension. The poet, Wordsworth, associated clouds with loneliness and clouds have frequently been favoured as subjects by painters.
Experts warn against following overseas experience with euthanasia
The practice of euthanasia and assisted suicide overseas has been a disaster, with so-called safeguards failing and doctor-assisted killing on the rise, and not just for the terminally ill, says world-renowned ethicist Professor Margaret Somerville.
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Setting our hearts on the Kingdom
This week we begin our Lenten journey, a journey of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. I am conscious that for many Catholics, Project Compassion features strongly in their history, as generous people who provide for overseas aid relief and development.
DR MICHAEL SLATTERY: Great learning-great communities
As we approach Catholic Schools Week 6th-11th March I am reminded of the caption on our promotional posters which reads Great Learning – Great Communities.
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Recommitting to the gospel for the year ahead
Sunday heralds the commencement of a new week and once again I find myself at my desk reflecting on the past week and preparing for the week ahead. I have not long been home from attending the Upper Hunter Regional Council meeting at Scone.
DR MICHAEL SLATTERY: A week in review
Last week we presented the Diocesan Teacher Scholarships to seven young people about to begin their studies to become teachers. Each has come from a Catholic school and wants to teach in a Catholic school.
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Happy St Valentine’s Day to the romantics among us!
What a relief to have a cool change in the weather after the heat. I have no doubt that this has left us weary and in need of a good night’s sleep.
DR MICHAEL SLATTERY: The year so far
The beginning of the school year has permitted me to visit two of our diocesan schools and I was impressed with them both.