Opening Doors: a seeker’s reflections on the rooms of Christian living
Kevin Treston says Opening Doors is for “seekers” – those “who are searching to reconcile their faith”, but I would suggest anyone who views organised religion as “the other” could benefit from its teachings.
A slice of nutrition — vegetable lasagne
The Taree Community Kitchen has enjoyed the support of St Clare’s High School, Taree for the past three years.
Bouncing forward to counter tough times
Q I used to consider myself as someone who could cope with anything, but lately I just feel exhausted by all of the negative events that have happened around me. How do I solve some of my current issues with strength and bounce back to the strong person I used to be?
Life goes full circle
You want to make a difference in the world but can’t leave home? You too can be “extraordinary-ordinary” like Margaret.
At peace in the presence of God
Attending services at the Divine Retreat Centre, Somersby, is unlike any other experience. When you are there you are made to feel like family. Even those who have attended just one service have reported the same thing.
Rare books recall our social history
In February 1840, 58 French Canadian exiles arrived in Sydney Harbour on the verge of death having been beaten, starved and denied water during a cruel and vicious voyage.
Sisters bring Tenison Woods to life
Father Julian Tenison Woods left an indelible mark on Australian life, most notably education, and as 7 October marks the 130th anniversary of his death, it is fitting to recall some of his ground-breaking work.
Let the sun shine in
A week of kindness, joy and laughter ensued when the school community of St Joseph’s College Lochinvar took time to remind themselves of the great things that happen when we look for the good in all moments.
Sharing skills to address disadvantage
With a career spanning more than two decades in the social services sector, there is no denying Gary Christensen has a drive to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable people.
From the inside
Motherhood, race and mental health issues are exacerbating the alarming rise in the number of women in Australian prisons.
You’re the voice
Regular attendees of Sacred Heart Cathedral, particularly those at weekend masses, would be familiar with a unique singing voice. It belongs to Catherine Mahony, and when she advocates on behalf of those with a disability that voice goes beyond hymns to become an expression of her commitment to social justice.
Hear, hear to recognition
Dedicated nun and teacher Patricia Bailey OP has been acknowledged for her 44 years of service to education, particularly for deaf and hearing-impaired children, with a Medal of the Order of Australia.
Teens and their screens
The viewing of online pornography among teenage boys in Australia is reaching worrying proportions. The amount of time youth of both genders devote to devices is also a concern, as is the continued sexualisation of girls.
Keeping up appearances
The internet can be a useful tool, but an increasing number of men and women are reporting relationship conflict due to a partner spending too much time online instead of with them, Relationships Australia research reports.
Creative concepts on canvas
As part of NAIDOC Week celebrations across the Diocese for 2019, a blank canvas was delivered to each secondary school and they were tasked with creating an artwork that shared a story or explored a concept around this year’s theme, Voice. Treaty. Truth.
Flying into first place
Making and flying paper planes used to be a classroom diversion that ended up with children in strife, but now it’s an important component of STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths).
Saintly scholar
In Rome on October 13, Pope Francis will canonise John Henry Newman, the great 19th-century English scholar, writer and preacher. I should like to be there, because Newman has been a significant religious influence in my life but, as I will have just returned from the diocesan pilgrimage to the Holy Land, it would be a bit rich to shoot off overseas again, even for JHN.
Religious freedom
Humanity has come rather late to the notion of religious freedom.
