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FAITH MATTERS: If Pope Francis sent you a letter, would you respond?

October 01, 2024 Mary O'Connor

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.

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FAITH MATTERS: Humanity in the Season of Creation

September 17, 2024 Mary O'Connor

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.

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FAITH MATTERS: Trinitarian Ecology

September 10, 2024 Rosemary McAllister

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 Rosemary McAllister

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.

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FAITH MATTERS: Human Library - Preparing for Season of Creation

August 20, 2024 Mary O'Connor

Season of Creation is celebrated in September each year by members of the World Council of Churches. This Season begins on September 1, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and ends on October 4, the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi, well known as the Patron Saint of Ecology.

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FAITH MATTERS: Reading Literature - A Chance to Open Ourselves

August 13, 2024 Mary O'Connor

On August 4 a message from Pope Francis to candidates for the priesthood, pastoral workers and all Christians, was published. In this letter he outlined “the role of literature in formation”.

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FAITH MATTERS: If you think God is speaking to you, listen!

August 06, 2024 Nicki Graham

As Catholics, and members of the faithful, it is our duty to share the Good News with others. Jesus told His disciples, “Go into all the world. Preach the Good News to everyone.”

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FAITH MATTERS: Pilgrims on a Journey

July 23, 2024 Rosemary McAllister

The concept of pilgrimage is not a new one, for centuries individuals and groups have travelled to places of significance for numerous reasons.