Spring 2015 Blessings From God

And the winners are....

25 August 2015 EH

Catholic school students across Australia entered this year's competition, sharing the extraordinary stories of everyday Australians and the winners are...

Welcome: Count your blessings

21 August 2015 EH

For a week in May, I and five other girls had the pleasure of working at Australian Catholics magazine and helping to produce the Spring edition.

From attitude to gratitude

20 August 2015 EH

I want so much/To look in the mirror and say I’m beautiful/And be shown love.

Light amid the darkness

20 August 2015 EH

Do we need the sad times to teach us to value the good times?

Beacons of hope

20 August 2015 EH

Many people face darkness and struggles in their lives. Some manage to transcend them and become inspirations to us all.

Just five years ago, at the age of 16, Jessica Watson broke records and defied expectations to become the youngest person to sail solo nonstop around the world. Bridget Chadwick speaks to her about her experiences, and what it taught her about enjoying life while working to achieve her goals.

Finding a voice

20 August 2015 EH

Young people are our country’s future, but that doesn’t mean they can’t use their gifts and play a role in its present as well. A group of students in Melbourne is working to empower and engage their peers to be part of the national conversation in areas such as refugee policy.

About a boy

20 August 2015 EH

Is it worth ditching your faith if it helps you get your dream boyfriend? Should we really have to hide parts of ourselves in order to be accepted? A teenager takes her dilemma straight to the top.

Understanding and overcoming anxiety

20 August 2015 EH

It’s a serious condition that affects many Australians, yet few seek treatment.

Asking God's blessing

20 August 2015 EH

Do different faiths have different ideas about what it is to pray to God for a blessing? We asked an Orthodox priest and a Jewish rabbi.

Preserving nature's gifts

20 August 2015 EH

The earth and its ecosystems are blessings that we are slowly destroying. If we don’t do something to change our behaviour, the following places may not exist for future generations.

What am I grateful for?

20 August 2015 EH

Photographer Peter Casamento gave the students some tips on taking a good shot, then sent them out to capture something they’re grateful for in their lives.

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Spring 2015 Blessings From God