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VAD law sends mixed messages to most vulnerable
Euthanasia legislation was recently passed in Queensland, the latest of Australia’s states and territories to do so. There is an insidious subtext to these laws, ... Read More
‘Spiritual conversations’ will aid Plenary Council discernment
A key component of the Plenary Council’s assemblies will help members to consider the 16 questions that make up the Council agenda. Each day, some of ... Read More
Hopes at the dawn of the Plenary Council First Assembly
Proposing the Gospel with an Australian face for our time The long anticipated First Assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia is almost here. ... Read More
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Healing Resonance
The readings today are all about faith—not just believing in some doctrine, but accepting the loving presence of God within and around you. Isaiah’s message ... Read More
“When Daylight Came, He Left”
In today's Gospel, Jesus breaks the power of sickness and sin and shows Israel that he truly is the Son of God. You can imagine ... Read More
Stay Awake
In today’s reading from the letter to the Thessalonians, St Paul says, “we do not belong to the night or to darkness, so we should ... Read More
INNER LIFEEXPLORE ALL
The Knots Prayer
The Knots Prayer Dear God, Please untie the knots in my mind, my heart and my life. Remove the have nots, the can nots, and ... Read More
The Lord’s descent into the underworld
From an ancient homily for Holy Saturday Something strange is happening – there is a great silence on earth today, a great silence and stillness. The ... Read More
Second Week of Advent 2020
Second week of Advent: Gospel Reflection by Fr Hilton Roberts: (Audio file) Second week of Advent: Gospel Reflection by Fr Hilton Roberts: (Video file) https://youtu.be/qE0eYrqbDPU ... Read More
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The Assumption of Mary: Things to Know and Share
The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Here are a few things to know and ... Read More
THE SACRED HEART: Revisited
We approach the Sacred Heart of Jesus by first acknowledging the sacredness of every human heart. In the ... Read More
The Lord’s descent into the underworld
From an ancient homily for Holy Saturday Something strange is happening – there is a great silence on earth ... Read More