A life of ongoing conversion
While Penny Carroll’s experience of faith began in her childhood, she says it was a tragedy in her life that really led her to encounter God, writes Debra Vermeer.
A call for Vatican III to eradicate sexual abuse
There are only two forces in the Church that have the authority to make the changes necessary to banish sexual abuse: the Pope and an Ecumenical Council, writes Bishop Geoffrey...
Ugly populism has won the day
People who seek asylum are not ‘illegals’. They are human beings, just like you and me, writes Good Samaritan Sister Clare Condon.
The spirituality of welcoming
Perhaps we human beings trip ourselves up when we try to get ahead of God and judge who are worthy of welcome or not, writes Good Samaritan Sister Pam Grey.
War and peace within and beyond
Good Samaritan Sister Patty Fawkner reflects on a book that “expounds a profound teaching on peace-making that is as applicable to interpersonal tussles as it is to any global hostility”.
Good Sams join citizens’ coalition
The Good Samaritan Sisters have become the first religious congregation to join the citizens’ coalition, the Sydney Alliance, whose mission is to advance the common good and achieve a fair,...
Survey results: thanks for your feedback
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Good Sam Education seeks new directors
Would you like to contribute your skills to the development of Catholic education in the Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition, nurturing the best possible educational opportunities for students within a faith...
On the road to recognition
Tanya Hosch, Deputy Campaign Director for the growing movement to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia’s Constitution, explains why recognition and removing discrimination from our national rule...
Young shoulders, big hearts
Liz Byron and Hannah White are now a long way from Christmas Island, but it’s clear that Christmas Island remains very much part of both of them, writes Evan Ellis.
Francis and the signs of the times
Pope Francis’ words and actions are signs of some larger vision that will be revealed to us in due course, writes Garry Everett.
The power of servant leadership
Servant leadership seeks to look beyond short-term satisfaction and immediate gratification towards the medium to long-term place of rightness and justice, writes Good Samaritan Sister Clare Condon.
