Inspiring change - for women and children
What sort of change do we long for here in our country and more broadly in our world, particularly for women and children, asks Good Samaritan Sister Clare Condon.
It's time to recognise
Recognition is a profound and powerful concept. Every human being needs to be known, to be recognised, to be acknowledged as belonging, writes Good Samaritan Sister Clare Condon.
The sacredness of every child
This Christmas, instead of spending on trivia that we don’t really need, why not spend a little out of our excess to support one of the many agencies who support...
A rich and fulfilling life
Religious life is alive and well in the women and men who serve others with listening ears and a generosity of spirit, writes Good Samaritan Sister Clare Condon.
Peacemaking starts with us
Our world is in a sad and destructive state. Nation upon nation is in fear of one another. Can true peace ever reign, asks Good Samaritan Sister Clare Condon.
Seeking to bring beauty into being
As individuals we need to constantly offer an alternative to ugliness, darkness, hatred and violence, writes Good Samaritan Sister Clare Condon.
Child protection a priority
I am utterly committed to the ongoing development of best practice in the protection of children and the prevention of abuse of children at every level within all Church structures,...
The wisdom of St Benedict for leaders
Is the achievement of leadership in any sphere about warfare and a battle? Is this the only way people can become leaders in our society, asks Good Samaritan Sister Clare...
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 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.
Is vowed religious life relevant today?
Perhaps a commitment to vowed life is more significant than ever before, suggests Good Samaritan Sister Clare Condon.
A ‘fair go’, inclusion and dignity for all
To our shame, racial and ethnic discrimination occur on a daily basis here in Australia. Such racism and intolerance take many forms, writes Good Samaritan Sister Clare Condon.