Magazine Features
Peter Fleming | 14 Feb 2019
Holy Family Parish Emerton in Western Sydney is making a journey that is deeply inspired by Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato si’. Now they’re inviting others to walk with them.
Tracey Edstein | 14 Feb 2019
Sophia Skarparis’ campaign to ban plastic bags began as a school project. It’s since led her to a Royal meeting, and has no signs of letting up.
Jo Hart | 14 Feb 2019
Students from Catholic and Anglican schools across the country are learning about peace and nonviolence.
Michael McVeigh | 14 Feb 2019
The sacraments are there to help Catholics strengthen our relationship with Jesus. Many may take that for granted, but speak to some students who recently undertook the sacraments for the first time, and you can understand the profound impact they can have on how we live our lives.
Michele Frankeni | 06 Feb 2019
Although Red Dust Healing comes from an Aboriginal perspective, it gives all peoples the tools to cope with grief and loss.
Ann Maria Sabu | 06 Feb 2019
The Uluru Statement was a landmark moment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia, expressing their dreams and desires for acceptance and reconciliation. How can we do our part in supporting those dreams? One of our young writers interviewed Aboriginal Catholic Ministry Victoria Co-ordinator Sherry Balcombe.
Miriam Stewart | 06 Feb 2019
If God is really good, and all things are created by God, how is it that evil still exists? One of our young writers grapples with these questions, particularly in the light of the drought facing many farmers in her home community.
Michele Gierck | 06 Feb 2019
Having witnessed environmental degradation and its impact on poor communities first-hand, Finbarr Horgan says it’s up to all of us to do more to protect our environment. The challenge for each of us is to figure out how best to play our part – how to mend our broken relationship and reconcile with creation.
Fr Justin Glyn | 14 Feb 2019
Why is the seal of confession so important for the Church? Canon lawyer Fr Justin Glyn SJ explores some of the questions readers might have about the seal of confession in light of recent debates.
Genevieve Peters | 14 Feb 2019
The Washing of the Feet has long been one of our Easter rituals in the Catholic Church. But what’s special about the way it’s been used in recent years by Pope Francis.
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| 06 Feb 2019
Jesuit Refugee Service director Carolina Gottardo attended the UN Conference in Marrakech in December where the international community met to adopt the Global Compact for safe, orderly and regular Migration (GCM).
Ann Deslandes | 14 Feb 2019
I met Franco standing outside the migrant shelter in Tijuana when I was planning to leave for the day. He clocked my white skin and media lanyard and called out to me in English. I stopped and said hi.
Michael McVeigh | 14 Feb 2019
The suburbs of Melbourne are a long way from the streets of Palestine, but for three student teachers from Bethlehem University a month at an Australian school was an opportunity for both sharing and learning.
Alice Foddy | 06 Feb 2019
Thinking about what you might do to get closer to God this Lent? Perhaps consider something that will get you closer to creation, too.
Peter Fleming | 13 Feb 2019
St Francis of Assisi was indeed a brother to all creation.
Brendon D'Souza | 14 Feb 2019
Travel to almost any country in the world and chances are you will find a recipe for chicken.