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The timelessness of Benedictine spirituality
What is it about Benedictine spirituality and history that enables it to be so formative of people’s humanity across time, ecumenical boundaries and cultural divides, asks Carmel Posa SGS.
Timor’s hard-fought independence: 10 years on
It would be a mistake to help the Timorese and expect gratitude, says Rita Mary Hayes SGS. They deserve our assistance because of what we have done to them and not done for them.
Realising the vision: 150 years of liturgical renewal
Good Samaritan Sister, Margaret Smith, participated in a month-long liturgical study tour to Europe last November. A constant message throughout the tour was “we can’t go back”.
A committed and passionate advocate
“I’m not very good at being sweet and compassionate and kind, tending individual people’s wounds,” says Good Samaritan Sister, Catherine Norman. “I’m not bad at that, but I think I’m better at seeing how can change systems”.
Vatican II and liturgical renewal: unfinished business
The decision to reform the liturgy at Vatican II was closely allied to the purpose of the Council itself: renewal of the people of God, adaptation to the times, ecumenism and evangelisation, writes Ursula O’Rourke SGS.
Reflecting on Dawkins vs Pell
There are many theologians within the Catholic tradition who provide us with both the language and understanding to bring together the scientific understanding of the universe and the spiritual dimensions of our lives, writes Clare Condon SGS.
GG visits Kiribati, Tibwau renews vows
Good Samaritan Sisters were among many locals who gathered to welcome Australia’s Governor-General, Quentin Bryce, during her visit to the remote Pacific island nation of Kiribati last month.
First assembly for Good Samaritan Education
Members of Good Samaritan Education gathered in Sydney recently for their first formal assembly since the new Church entity was launched in November last year.
Vatican II: how it affected the Good Sams
Historian and Good Samaritan Sister, Marilyn Kelleher outlines how the Second Vatican Council affected the life of her congregation.
A ministry of pastoral loitering
It’s nearly a year since Good Samaritan Sister, Lal Smith began her new ministry among the Aboriginal people of Palm Island. As Lal looks back over the last 10 months, a memory that stands out is her first ferry trip to the Island from Townsville.
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