Magazine Features
Michael McVeigh | 11 Nov 2018
Fr Hans Zollner SJ talks about the Church's international response to the abuse crisis, and what can be done to better engage with victims and survivors in Australia.
Lawrence Brazier | 11 Nov 2018
This year, one of the world’s most loved Christmas hymns turns 200. Few, however, might know the story of how it came to be composed.
| 11 Nov 2018
Each month, the Pope puts forward a prayer intention and asks Catholics around the world to join him in prayer.
Michele Gierck | 10 Nov 2018
Following a group of students from St Ignatius College, Geelong, as they grow more in tune with each other and the environment as part of their Outdoor and Environmental Studies subject.
Tracey Edstein | 10 Nov 2018
Sport and faith were passions for Helene O’Neill from an early age. But it was only later in life that she saw the fruitfulness in bringing them together.
Nieve Walton | 10 Nov 2018
Ever wondered what it might have been like to be there at the first Christmas? An annual event tries to bring the Nativity scene to life with an immersive production involving hundreds of volunteers.
Michael McVeigh | 10 Nov 2018
Dominican author and theologian Fr Timothy Radcliffe was in Australia earlier this year, speaking to staff in a number of Catholic schools. Australian Catholics editor Michael McVeigh sat down with him to talk about faith, education and how we might better open up conversations as Catholics.
Tracey Edstein | 10 Nov 2018
Peter Kearney is a self-taught musician and composer, who uses his song-writing as a form of prayer.
More Stories
Margaret-Mary Flynn | 09 Nov 2018
Australian Catholics explores some of the more well-known pathways that people take to connect with God.
Nevie Peters | 09 Nov 2018
What type of spirituality suits you? Take this quiz to see if any of the major schools of spituality might be a good starting point for you.
| 09 Nov 2018
Having first read about the different strands of spirituality, here’s a guide to help you find a spiritual retreat that might best suit you.
Michele Frankeni | 11 Nov 2018
For us Catholics, the Eucharist belongs to us all. The sacrament is special, but we don’t have to be special to receive it.
Fr Paul A McGavin | 11 Nov 2018
Can sports bring us closer to God? Pope Francis certainly thinks so.
James O'Brien | 30 Oct 2018
CLC is a lay community and public world association of women and men shaped by the spirituality of St Ignatius of Loyola. It is a way of Christian life for people drawn to attend to the presence of God in their lives.
Thea Kurniawan | 10 Nov 2018
Bringing together music, scripture and meditative repetition, Taizé prayers have become more popular in recent years, particularly among younger Catholics.
Regular features
| 11 Nov 2018
As we look towards the new year, perhaps we need to set ourselves some new goals so we can work towards everyday holiness.
Peter Fleming | 10 Nov 2018
Despite her nickname, there was little that was small or insignificant about St Therese of Lisieux.
Michael McGirr | 10 Nov 2018
It's comforting that Parliament starts with what is, effectively, a love letter.
Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ | 10 Nov 2018
In this Explorations we look at why prayer is such an important part of our faith, and at some of the different ways people go about it.
Kate Moriarty | 09 Nov 2018
Sometimes we wonder if we’re getting through when we try to get our children to pray. But special moments provide encouragement.
Sinead Goodfellow | 02 Nov 2018
One of the best parts of celebrating Christmas in Australia is that the weather is perfect for outdoor carols events. One of our young writers reflects on a favourite tradition in her family.