FAITH MATTERS: Evangelisation = Good News
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.
FAITH MATTERS: Awaiting Hope
With Advent commencing this coming Sunday we enter a season when we patiently wait reflecting on what is to come, that being HOPE!
FAITH MATTERS: He Loved Us
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.
FAITH MATTERS: Real Women- Placing Value on Womanhood
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.
FAITH MATTERS: The Greatest Resource
‘THE GREATEST RESOURCE THAT WE CAN TAKE INTO THE WORLD IS OURSELVES!’
FAITH MATTERS: If Pope Francis sent you a letter, would you respond?
As we come to the end of the 2024 Season of Creation, marked by the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, I am drawn again to explore his writings.
FAITH MATTERS: Humanity in the Season of Creation
We are in the middle of Season of Creation, and I have been reflecting on all the ways we are asked to care for Creation. We are called to be present in nature, to care for the earth, to thank God for the gift of creation.
FAITH MATTERS: Trinitarian Ecology
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.