TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: The path is forming under your feet
What a lovely reading for us to contemplate on the weekend as we heard from the Gospel of John (15:1-8), the parable of the vinedresser and the careful cutting back, trimming and pruning of the vine in order for it to produce a rich yield. This should mean a great deal to us who live in the Hunter, surrounded by a great expanse of vines. The vinedresser just removes the bare minimum, with great care, in order to make the vine healthy and able to produce a rich harvest.
DR MICHAEL SLATTERY: Welcome Back
Welcome back to the second term of 2018. I trust that the break has left each person refreshed and renewed and ready to resume the critical work of Catholic education.
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad
I am conscious that many of you will be reading this message on Anzac Day and, of course, in 2018 we remember that it is 100 years since World War I ended. I have no doubt that the theme for this week’s Sunday readings – The Good Shepherd lays down his life for his sheep – resonates with each of us when we remember those who laid down their lives to protect the place they call home, and that world peace was attainable.
The outbreak of mercy
This article formed part of the paper The Ignatian Spiritual Exercises and the Second Vatican Council: Francis’ Framework for Communion and Dialogue in the Church and with the World. The paper was presented at Villanova University in Pennsylvania on the fifth anniversary of Francis’ accession to the papacy.
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: The Eucharist’s new covenant of non-violence
I imagine that many of you have a sense that when we gather for Mass we can become overwhelmed by the number of words that are spoken and sung in our liturgy. Most of it can wash over us as our minds wander and our bodies grow restless. And so there are times when I find myself hearing words for the first time, possibly because I have been mentally constructing this message to you over many days.
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: The whole group of believers was united, heart and soul
I am struggling with what aspect of the past week, the Octave of Easter, to focus on for this week’s message. There are just so many key messages, even from the Second Sunday of Easter readings.
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Keep living the joy of the Gospel
The stone which the builders rejected,
becomes the cornerstone chosen.
Praise the work of God for this marvel in our eyes.
Reflecting on Mary Magdalene, first witness to the Resurrection
I was present at the Mass to acknowledge International Women’s Day on 11 March. Being in the Cathedral is something that is always a moving experience for me.