Whatever happened to sin?
Readers of St Augustine’s Confessions are often bemused by the way he goes on and on about a particular childhood sin.
Never out of training
Phil Cox’s early career spanned more than 20 years in the maritime and transport industries.
Walk the walk, talk the talk
Inspired by the story of Catherine McAuley and the “walking nuns” of 19th century Dublin who refused to be cloistered away from the needy, Hamilton parish priest Monsignor Allan Hart encouraged the Sisters of Mercy in Newcastle to hit the pavement and do the same in 1997.
Foundations for success built on play
Making the transition from preschool to school is traditionally a huge step for children and parents alike, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
Talkin’ ’bout my generation
Members of the “silent generation” are typically characterised by their discipline, gratitude and appreciation of life’s simplicities.
Pride in preservation
The email from the Department of Communities and Justice on 19 December last year to those from the Hunter involved in the state government’s Family Preservation Program (FPP) was a lesson in great communication — succinct and powerful.
Age wearies as years condemn
The Interim Report of the $104 million Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety released on 31 October last year assesses the sector as being in “a sad and shocking state that diminishes Australia as a nation”.
Bonding with baby
Q My sister recently had her first baby. She has a supportive partner and family around her, but she confided in me that she just can’t seem to bond with her baby. She doesn’t want to talk to anyone about this as she said she’s afraid of admitting such a terrible thing. How can I support her but also encourage her to seek help? I hate to see her suffer in silence.
Celibate jungle
Pope Francis has disappointed progressives in the Catholic Church by rejecting a proposal to ordain married men in remote areas of South America.
A Time to Hope, by Paul F. Castley MSC
It’s a difficult time to be a part of our church community.
Hope out of Ukraine
In what’s been described as a “miracle” the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has incredibly overcome near-extinction at the hands of Joseph Stalin during World War II to show God is faithful and it is possible to rebuild from seemingly nothing.
