FAITH MATTERS: God is a verb
Last Friday afternoon a group gathered in the Diocesan Library for our monthly Formation Friday session. This month’s focus involved exploring the Trinity and interconnectedness through the divine dance.
FAITH MATTERS: The Sacred Heart
Since the 16th century, the Church has assigned special devotions to each month of the year, June is devoted to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
FAITH MATTERS: An Invitation to Pray
Wednesday 29 May started out as a chilly morning in the parish grounds of Morpeth’s Mary Immaculate Conception Church, however, hearts were warmed, and voices lifted in praise of Special Religious Education teachers who came together from across the diocese. The invitation to gather, share stories and pray ‘A Year of Prayer’ was celebrated with Bishop Michael Kennedy.
FAITH MATTERS: Letters – Telling Stories, Creating Relationships
I first came to know Sally Connor through letters. In the 1970’s and 1980’s letters were the most common form of mass communication, especially over long distances. Back then the post was generally anticipated with a sense of joy, letters, postcards, birthday cards would land in the letterbox, unlike today when generally only bills arrive!
FAITH MATTERS: Keep the Flame Burning
“Life is often a desert, it is difficult to walk, but if we trust in God, it can become beautiful and wide as a highway,” Pope Francis.
FAITH MATTERS: Engaging the Graced World
In August 2023 Fr Richard Lennan offered a series of workshops and discussions for the people of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle around the theme of his most recent publication - “Tilling the Church: Theology for an Unfinished Project”. Those who attended these events were able to listen to Fr Richard, and ask questions on issues he raised, but like any important theological or philosophical topic, the more we consider the information we have received, the more research we need to undertake and the more questions we need answered.
FAITH MATTERS: War and Spirituality
Every year as we approach Anzac Day my thoughts are with all those who have experienced war, be they combatants, victims, or those on the periphery. In 2024 there are two major conflicts at the forefront of the news cycle, with others happening and not receiving much media attention.