Articles by Rosemary McAllister

FAITH MATTERS: Evangelisation = Good News IMAGE Faith Matters

FAITH MATTERS: Evangelisation = Good News

December 10, 2024

When we hear the word evangelisation the image of enthusiastic singing, expressive forms of worship such as raising hands, clapping and being born again might come to mind. While these are not necessarily undesirable images, negative connotations and associations for some have arisen from the word evangelisation over the years. Certainly, there is a branch of Protestant Christianity that refer to themselves as being an Evangelical church, but evangelisation as a word and action really should apply to all authentic Christians.

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FAITH MATTERS: Awaiting Hope

November 26, 2024

With Advent commencing this coming Sunday we enter a season when we patiently wait reflecting on what is to come, that being HOPE!

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FAITH MATTERS: He Loved Us

November 12, 2024

It is hard to believe that 2024 is coming to a close and the door for the Jubilee year ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ will soon be opened. Being able to focus on prayer in 2024 as Pope Francis asked the faithful has presented the perfect opportunity to spiritually prepare ourselves for the 2025 celebrations. On reflection many individuals and groups across the diocese have spent the year intentionally praying and engaging in different types of prayers.

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FAITH MATTERS: Real Women- Placing Value on Womanhood

October 29, 2024

Having a daughter who recently welcomed her own daughter into the world, I have been reflecting on the importance of the bonds between women within the family setting, within a circle of friends, amongst work colleagues and social networks.

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FAITH MATTERS: Trinitarian Ecology

September 10, 2024

Spring has sprung! The days are becoming warmer, the birds are rising earlier to greet the sunrise, flowers are starting to bloom. Spring regenerates us as we move from the cold months, it is a season that transforms us as it enhances our human senses and as a result contributes to our overall wellbeing.

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FAITH MATTERS: Truth and Peace

September 03, 2024

One way we can start to be peacemakers is to ensure we are at peace within ourselves first and develop good relationships with others and foster neighbourliness.