If you asked people right after the First World War who was the quintessential Anzac, many would have responded Albert Jacka.Described as ‘Australia’s greatest front-line soldier’, Jacka signed up for the 14th Battalion of the Australian Imperial Force, arriving in Anzac Cove on 26 April 1915.
Catholic Social Teaching covers all spheres of life – the economic, political, personal and spiritual. With human dignity at its centre, a holistic approach to development founded on the principles of CST, is what Pope Paul VI called ‘authentic development’. Explore the Catholic Social Teaching principles and learn how we can be people who work […]
I’m a girl, therefore, I’m all for romantic comedies. Nothing beats staying in on a rainy day with tea and chocolate binging everything in this category. However, since diving further into my faith I’ve found myself more aware of certain postures to uphold, especially in the little things, such as those certain viral movies available […]
Why do we celebrate Easter with eggs and bunnies? In this video, two young Sydney Catholics talk about the symbolism behind it all and where it came from. REFLECT PRAYER ACT Do you have a holy image in your house? If not arrange to get one. If yes, spend a few minutes in front of […]
This week the world has been mourning the loss not of a person but of a building. More than eight centuries old, the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris was a wonder of Christian architecture and a centre of Western civilisation.
This week the world has been mourning the loss not of a person but of a building. More than eight centuries old, the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris was a wonder of Christian architecture and a centre of Western civilisation.
A visual animation to Danielle Rose’s song ‘Crown of Thorns’, in which a beautiful story unfolds throughout about our plans vs God’s plan. This video feature provides a creative reflection on ‘the rose’ that became the crown of thorns: the crown that was forced by soldiers violently onto the head of our Lord and Saviour, […]
When you make the sign of the cross before a prayer multiple times or in the course of the Mass it is easy to forget all that is behind it. Contemplate the meaning of the Passion on death of Jesus with Mark Hart from Lifeteen. WARNING: The verbal content in this video may be considered […]
The high points of my day are my Mass, Divine Office and Rosary, when I spend time with Our Lord, opening my heart and mind to Him, listening, asking, thanking, adoring. This relationship with God is, I hope, the foundation of my every word and deed.
On Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janiero stands the famous statue of Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) – probably the most famous statue of Jesus in the world. Christ with His arms outstretched evokes the Creator-Provident God, supreme over the cosmos, holding creation in being and pouring out His blessing upon it.
Reflect upon the meaning of today, Holy Thursday, also known as Maundy Thursday, when we commemorate the day on which Jesus celebrated the Last Supper with His disciples. “In tonight’s Gospel Jesus washed His disciples’ feet and gave them the mandatum to do the same. Those apostles’ feet were, I suspect, tired, gnarled, pongy and […]
Living with a disability was challenging for Nguyet. Yet, since featuring in Project Compassion 2017 Nguyet has successfully built her own business, a dream that has become a reality with the support of Caritas Australia. Connected to the world in new ways, Nguyet has become independent, an important member of her community and has great […]
Fr Daniele Russo continues his story from wanting to be a business entrepreneur in high school to discovering his purpose in life – the priesthood. REFLECT PRAYERAlmighty and Eternal God,look with mercy on your priests,sharing your Fatherhood in the holy Church. Your son, the Lord Jesus, has made thempriests and victims with himself:day by day, […]
Once there were 3 trees that stood upon a mountain top, and dreamed of what they wanted to become… Listen to this beautiful story about our plans vs God’s plan.As told by Xt3 REFLECT1. Was there a time in my life when I was happy about the way thingd were going, only to see later […]
Quite a mood swing. One moment it’s ‘Hosanna, Praise the king’ (Lk 19:28-40), next it’s ‘Crucify him’ (Lk 22:14-23:56). One moment high as a kite, waving palms, singing and dancing, so excitedly the very stones seem to cry out; next it’s down in the dumps, full of anxiety and foreboding, looking for a scapegoat.
