Aldreane Cruz from Wolli Creek shares his thoughts on today’s Gospel reading on the Second Sunday of Advent. He talks about straightening our paths to make way for Jesus, by making sure every action we do is for God and to better ourselves through the simple small or big things we do every day. […]
Today’s Gospel scene (Lk 1:26-38) is probably one of the most memorable in the Bible
The Slow Food movement began in the 1980s in response to the opening of a McDonald’s store near the Spanish Steps in Rome.
One of the best Italian comedies of recent years was Edoardo Falcone’s Se Dio vuole – God Willing (2015).
Your browser does not support the audio element. If the audio player above is not working on your browser, try this link. REFLECT How can I be a good example to my friends who may be a little wayward and ‘off track’? Do I believe I can be a Saint one day? Prefer to […]
Xt3 and Sydney Catholic Youth asked young people what they know about the ‘Immaculate Conception’. Their answers might surprise you! REFLECT 1. What was your understanding of the Immaculate Conception? Have you ever confused it with Jesus’ conception? 2. Mary used her freedom to say yes wholeheartedly to Gods plan for her life. […]
Scroll down for Reflection Questions The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara in modern day Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Obeying Jesus’ words to […]
Bishop Richard Umbers, Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney, talks about Christ present in the Eucharist and the powerful effects of silent adoration of the Eucharist. REFLECT What do I receive when I spend time in silence with the Eucharist? Do I recognise Jesus in the Eucharist? This feature is a part of the […]
Sketch of Fulton Sheen by Beth Larkin Meditate upon the profound words of Venerable Fulton Sheen, best known for his preaching and especially his work on television and radio. In this episode, we reflect upon his words on prayer. Quiet your heart and begin this video in a state of prayer. Afterwards, reflect upon […]
PRAYER: Lord Our God, You are the source of all. Accompany us this Advent as we prepare for the coming of Jesus. Guide us and lead us Lord as we use our gifts of goodness to work as one to create the world you want. Awake in my heart hope, peace, love and joy this Advent. […]
“Silence is God’s first language,” wrote the 16th-century mystic John of the Cross, because silence is the normal context in which contemplative prayer takes place. And although God in His power can meet us anywhere, He calls us to meet Him in the silence. How do we do that? How do we create more silence […]
In The Brothers Karamazov the Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky famously wrote that ‘hell is the suffering of being unable to love’. A serious Christian himself, though one who experienced grave doubts
Thank-you Dean Richardson, Mr Toutounji and Mr Tobin. Your Eminences and Excellencies, Reverend Sirs and Ladies, Friends all: welcome to my place! It is a tribute to the kind of country Australia is that religious leaders, representatives
Thank you, Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Dr Zimmerman, Teresa, ladies and gentlemen. It is a great pleasure for me to launch Archbishop Peter Comensoli’s In God’s Image: Recognizing the Profoundly
In early 1818, the English romantic poets Percy Shelley and Horace Smith took up a friendly competition to each write a sonnet on the same theme.
