The Gracious Gift
Gracious because grace is of God. G.i.f.t. because it’s code for Growing In Faith Together. The first letter of the word, “GIFT” spells out the phrase, Growing in Faith Together.
Gracious Gift Easter
Dear Everyone How do we feel about Easter? I suspect this depends upon how we feel about Jesus. If we have a personal relationship with him then Easter can filled for…
Lessons from the referendum
By Fr Frank Brennan SJ, 1 March 2024 It is four months since the referendum. The result was a disaster for the country and a tragedy for First Australians. There has…
Leap of faith: Easter’s role in the development of leap year
Melbourne Catholic 29 February 2024 The leap year is a well-known quirk in the Gregorian calendar by which much of the world organises itself, but the part played by the Church’s…
Cooperation and service at the heart of priestly ministry, says the Pope
By Christopher Wells, 28 February 2024 In an address to deacons preparing for the priesthood in the diocese of Rome, Pope Francis highlights faithful cooperation, service to the People of God,…
A Reflection: Memorial of St Francis de Sales
By Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ, 24 January 2024 24 January was the Memorial of St Francis de Sales One of the striking features of European Saints who founded religious Congregations after…
Breaking Faith with each other
Is this new or are we just more aware of it? Hatred and contempt are everywhere. They are in our government houses, in our communities, in our churches, and our families….