Summer 2018/19
29 October 2018
Magazine
10 November 2018 |
Michael McVeigh
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.
10 November 2018 |
Australia’s Catholic bishops have endorsed a plaque for use in Catholic schools, parishes and organisations, which is now available through the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC).
10 November 2018 |
Lawrence Brazier
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.
10 November 2018 |
Each month, the Pope puts forward a prayer intention and asks Catholics around the world to join him in prayer.
09 November 2018 |
Michael McGirr
It's comforting that Parliament starts with what is, effectively, a love letter.
09 November 2018 |
Tracey Edstein
Peter Kearney is a self-taught musician and composer, who uses his song-writing as a form of prayer.
09 November 2018 |
Peter Fleming
Despite her nickname, there was little that was small or insignificant about St Therese of Lisieux.
09 November 2018 |
Michele Gierck
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.
09 November 2018 |
Tracey Edstein
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.
09 November 2018 |
Nieve Walton
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.
09 November 2018 |
Michael McVeigh
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.
08 November 2018 |
Margaret-Mary Flynn
Australian Catholics explores some of the more well-known pathways that people take to connect with God.
08 November 2018 |
Nevie Peters
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.
01 November 2018 |
Sinead Goodfellow
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.
09 November 2018 |
Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ
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.
08 November 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.
10 November 2018 |
As we look towards the new year, perhaps we need to set ourselves some new goals so we can work towards everyday holiness.
10 November 2018 |
Fr Paul A McGavin
Can sports bring us closer to God? Pope Francis certainly thinks so.
10 November 2018 |
Michele Frankeni
For us Catholics, the Eucharist belongs to us all. The sacrament is special, but we don’t have to be special to receive it.
08 November 2018 |
Kate Moriarty
Sometimes we wonder if we’re getting through when we try to get our children to pray. But special moments provide encouragement.
29 October 2018 |
James O'Brien
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.
09 November 2018 |
Thea Kurniawan
Bringing together music, scripture and meditative repetition, Taizé prayers have become more popular in recent years, particularly among younger Catholics.