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May the ancient story of a child born in occupied territory open our hearts to the work of defending human rights. May the image of a family forced to seek refuge and asylum far from their home inform our political choices as citizens of a global village. May our messages of good wishes and happy holidays not blind us to the work of justice making and non-violence. May the lights and…

Are you seeking and searching for:Meaningful reflection and conversation amidst a world, church and planet in crisis, that empowers your contribution to a better world?Personal and relational insights for a more purposeful life and skills to navigate the timeswe are living in?A deeper relationship and sense of belonging with God, others, all creation?An opportunity to explore and deepen your…

Image Source The end of the year is a good time to step back from our usual routines to celebrate family, friendship and community. Our challenge is to open the borders of those relationships to embrace those who spend their lives on the margins of our neighbourhoods. Holidays are valuable opportunities to review our values and relationships. However, injustice and exploitation do not take…

I stand with justice seeking colleagues in the Justice and Peace Office of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, Missionaries of the Sacred Heart – Australia, Pax Christi Australia and share the collaborative solidarity of mulitfaith representatives who have signed this statement.I hope this will be shared across faith communities with whom I have a passion for the common good. Queensland Faith…

Image Source Each year on the anniversary of my Baptism I add another piece of religious music to Singing My Way through Catholicism. It’s an alphabetical listing and up there in the A secrtion is All Creatures of Our God and King. I first sang this classic hymn in the 1960s as a young member of St Patrick’s School Choir in Geelong West. We sang for one of the Sunday’s liturgies at Sts Peter…

How will you commemorate 26 January? 26 January is a Day of Mourning, an Invasion Day and a Survival Day. It is a reminder that for over 80,000 years First Nations peoples have cared for Country which has provided plentiful resources, a place to live, a place to rest and a place to heal. It is a day First Nations peoples stand in solidarity, with their community of allies, to raise awareness…