Missionary of Mercy is on His Way to the Hunter
Father Richard Shortall is a familiar face to many in the local community, thanks to his ‘retreat in everyday life’ offered in several parishes and his accompanying the relic of St Francis Xavier back in 2012.
Creating a Little Human
Friends visited recently to meet my newborn. We got to talking about the current trend to delay starting a family in favour of travelling, purchasing a house and establishing careers.
Knitting Nannas or Sisters in Arms?
“I think it is interesting that you can`t un-see something once you have seen it.”
Can We Give Up on the Perfect?
Picture a two-storey timber house flowing out of a wild garden, largely open to the elements, crammed with everything from vintage suitcases to mismatched china and joyful bunting to driftwood, and offering many spots to sit, read, chat, contemplate or simply be.
Dominicans Celebrate 800 Year Jubilee
Two local Dominican Sisters travelled to Rome to join the larger Dominican family.
A Film Every Adult Catholic Should See
Spotlight is an occasion for holy, righteous anger and every adult Catholic should see it − not because it is easy, but because it is necessary.
Confronting Cancer
A loving daughter shares a story of life and hope, unwittingly echoing Pope Francis’ call for mercy.
Living with Complexity
John Cavenagh offers a few reflections on the contemporary relevance of scripture.
Adult Cowboys and Indians
Regular contributor Michael O’Connor highlights an uncomfortable truth. Your response is welcome.
Are your Children Future Proof
“The beginning of something is always most important, especially when it is young and just beginning.” (Plato)
Searching for The Sentinel
We take photographs to record moments because the moment is precious. Photographs evoke memories from the past; memories of meaningful people, decisive events and significant places.
Assessing and Supporting Autism
One in 100 Australians has autism – and we have much to learn.
A Special Relationship Bar None
A nun and a publican forming a deep and abiding friendship might seem unlikely on paper, but not when the nun is Sr Helen Anne Johnson rsj, founder of Mums’ Cottage, and the publican is Steph Woolf, proprietor of the historic Holmesville Hotel.
CareTalk: Permission to Grieve
Q. One of my dearest, lifelong friends died by suicide recently. Although we know he was struggling, there were never any signs that he would take his own life. In fact he was making travel plans for the future. It seems so sudden and I am devastated. How do I help myself get through this awful time as well as support his family?
Open Communication is Key to Success at School
At the beginning of each school year, parents experience myriad emotions that come with sending their child off for his or her first day of kindergarten or high school. This year, to help ease some parents’ concerns, Aurora has invited former K-12 principal and current Head of RE & Spirituality Services (Catholic Schools Office), Brian Lacey, to answer some common questions.
50 Years of Putting Compassion into Action
2016 marks 50 years of Project Compassion, Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten fundraising and awareness raising campaign and one of Australia’s largest humanitarian appeals.
AURORA EXTRA: Holey! Wholly! Holy!
Have you ever looked in the dictionary for the definition of a “hole”? Holes are real. But a hole is really nothing – “no thing”!
Mercy Evident in Marriage Tribunal Changes
I have been working in the role of Tribunal Director since 2007 and naturally I am familiar with all that my role entails and demands.
