Family
Divorce
James 5:7-12, Psalm 103, Mark 10:1-12 The Gospel on 24 May teaches a Hard Truth about Divorce. I’m going to spell it out because I
Noel Ethan Tan
June 6, AD 2018
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Life
A Question of Fairness
Peter turned and saw the disciple Jesus loved following them – the one who had leaned on His breast at the supper and had said
Eugene Chan
June 5, AD 2018
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Columnists
Grieving as worship.
“But we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.”
Deacon John McGinley
June 4, AD 2018
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Apologetics
The Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
By guest writer Victor R. Claveau, MJ. Let me tell you a story that will illustrate one of the many reasons why the Catholic Church
Guest Writer
June 3, AD 2018
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Prayer
Music at Mass: Fewer Guitars, More Chant
By guest writer Sarah Coffey. This is a post that’s been brewing for months but I didn’t quite have the right words to say until
Guest Writer
June 2, AD 2018
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Columnists
Divine Friendship
Jesus said to his disciples: “This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay
Erin Cain
June 1, AD 2018
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Entertainment
A Quiet Place
In a world where we tend to avoid too much silence in our lives, the latest thriller A Quiet Place seems to suggest that silence
Nicholas Lye
May 31, AD 2018
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Religion
Child of God
Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it. (Mk 10:15). One of my
Noel Ethan Tan
May 30, AD 2018
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Bioethics
Contra-ception: Against Life
By guest writer Nellie Edwards. As most know by now, Ireland just declared open season on unborn lads and lassies, not to mention their mothers,
Guest Writer
May 29, AD 2018
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Life
Spiritual Envy
In the Gospel on 23 May, the Apostles witnessed other people “driving out demons” and they grew jealous. John asked Jesus to stop them, but
Nathalie Fernandez
May 28, AD 2018
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Columnists
Saving Goldicott Convent — on heritage sites
Last night I noticed that a Protestant friend of mine had liked a page entitled “Toowong’s Heritage — worth fighting for.” Curious, I clicked through
Jean Elizabeth Seah
May 27, AD 2018
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Feasts
The Spirit of Truth
Jesus said to His disciples: ‘When the Advocate comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of Truth who issues from
Eugene Chan
May 26, AD 2018
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Columnists
The God of Second Chances
After Jesus had revealed himself to his disciples and eaten breakfast with them, he said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love
Erin Cain
May 25, AD 2018
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Columnists
Why we should read “Gaudete et Exsultate”
Back in March, Pope Francis released an apostolic exhortation all about the call to be holy, Gaudete et Exsultate. Within just a few days, the online world
AnneMarie Miller
May 22, AD 2018
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Bioethics
Chastity and Abortion: Interview with Jason Evert
By guest writer Kathy Clubb. World-renowned speaker, Jason Evert, was in Melbourne last week for a series of talks on the true nature of love.
Guest Writer
May 21, AD 2018
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Scripture
Two Charcoal Fires
There are only two charcoal fires (Greek: anthrakia) mentioned in the whole Bible, and they are both in the Gospel of John. The first anthrakia
Noel Ethan Tan
May 17, AD 2018
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Columnists
Easter Reflections and Movie Spoilers
We are still in the Easter season, a time to commemorate on the resurrection of Christ and reflect on its message of joy and hope.
Cristina Montes
May 13, AD 2018
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Columnists
Mercy, Justice and Grace in “Suits”
Suits is a popular TV show about slick lawyers who are rude, nasty and deceitful while bending, skirting, or straight-up breaking the law and playing
Jean Elizabeth Seah
May 8, AD 2018
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Life
The Treasure in the Field
By guest writer Kimri Thetadig. ___ I didn’t know my heart needed to be broken into to be set free. It makes sense though: ensconced
Guest Writer
April 30, AD 2018
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Bioethics
Why is the world celebrating the #RoyalBaby, but watching #AlfieEvans die?
By guest writer Sarah Coffey. All day today and for the past few days, I’ve been following the status of little Alfie Evans. He’s a
Guest Writer
April 24, AD 2018
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Columnists
Nothing Will Be Wasted
When I saw last Friday’s Gospel reading, I thought, I’m pretty sure I’ve already written a reflection about this story before. Turns out—yep. Twice. So I tried
Erin Cain
April 19, AD 2018
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