Doing good is not for the faint-hearted as we ‘seek peace and pursue it’
“Australia will never be the same again.” I have reflected on this statement many times since Sunday 14 December when 15 innocent people were killed, writes Sister Catherine McCahill SGS.
People of faith can play a special role following Bondi attack
Faith communities have an important role to play in helping Australia to recover from the shooting of 15 people at Bondi Beach in December 2025 and in strengthening social cohesion.
SAM Program is providing support to women in leadership roles
Eight women from across Australia and the Philippines have received scholarships that will provide them with support as they undertake this year’s Good Samaritan Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring (SAM) Program.
Becoming an Oblate is a place of spiritual connection for Margie Schubert
When Margie Schubert encountered the Good Samaritan Oblate Group in Melbourne she was struck by the Benedictine values of deep listening and hospitality and, recently, she too became an Oblate.
Baptismal inequality exposed as ordination of women deacons denied
The Church continues to be awash and overwhelmed with maleness. And like the fish being the last to discover water, many Catholics fail to notice, writes Sister Patty Fawkner SGS.
The beggar who loved to sing
Bill Farrelly’s reflection ‘The beggar who loved to sing’ was highly commended in The Good Oil 2025 Writers’ Award, which has the aim of encouraging both emerging and published writers.
How the Stars Get in Your Bones: A Book of Blessings
Jan Richardson’s new book is a collection of poetic blessings that explores grief, loss and healing while finding joy and love in human experiences, transforming pain into paths of courage.
