The Good Oil


	Day of commitment Victoria welcomes its first Good Sam Oblates. [more...]

	Conference inspires young women A leadership conference immerses students in the spiritual tradition, history and charism of the Good Sam Sisters. [more...]

	Deaths a world apart The Australian Benedictine community is mourning two deaths. United in their Benedictine spirituality, the lives of Sr Goto Keiko SGS and Dom Paulino Gutierrez OSB were a world apart. [more...]

	Rhythm of life A national gathering will explore the Benedictine rhythm of life. [more...]

	Who is my neighbour? On Foundation Day, the Good Sams remember with gratitude the women, the journeys, the challenges, the marvels and the gifts of the past 153 years. [more...]

	In Rome, Aussies share their talents Three Good Sam Sisters are significantly associated with an international Benedictine women’s symposium in Rome later in the year. [more...]

	A word from Clare: ALLOW THE GOSPEL TO SPEAK Permit the Gospel to give meaning to the continuity and rupture that is life. [more...]


	It occurred to me: SOME THINGS ARE WORTH DYING FOR Today, women around the world are living witnesses attesting to the life of Jesus despite the danger to themselves. The Lenten question is: How much does my life support theirs? [more...]

	Profile: MARION FIRTH SGS Pioneering traits shape a life’s commitment. [more...]

	As it was: UNSUNG HERO Blessed Mary MacKillop pays a visit to St Augustine’s Good Samaritan Convent School, Balmain. [more...]

	Featured website: COMMUNIO INTERNATIONALIS BENEDICTINARUM A simple, informative, multi-lingual site that presents the international Benedictine women’s community. [more...]

	Resource of the month: FRIENDSHIP LIKE NO OTHER This small book offers insights into the ultimate relationship with God. [more...]