The mystery of death and life
We need more help in assisted living, rather than assisted dying, writes Sister Patty Fawkner.
Lessons from my father
It will be how I fulfil my role, and the relationships I nourish with my Sisters and those beyond the congregation, rather than ‘the what’ of my role, that matters...
The pattern of all life
What do these words, Paschal Mystery, mean? What do they communicate?
Keep working on love
This year’s Social Justice Statement from Australia’s Catholic Bishops focuses on the value and dignity of older people. In her address at the launch of the Statement, Good Samaritan Sister...
Am I included or not?
There is a link between exclusive sexist language and abusive behaviour towards women, writes Good Samaritan Sister Patty Fawkner.
Is there a place for solitude in our world today?
“I say that I need and desire solitude, but do I really? I know that I resist solitude and when I have the opportunity, do I know what to do...
Vague wanting
Our lives, yours and mine, are too precious to fritter away on lukewarm commitments and half-hearted vows, writes Good Samaritan Sister Patty Fawkner.
On suffering and God: a response to Stephen Fry
A “burgeoning interest” in cosmology provides Good Samaritan Sister Patty Fawkner with a different ‘take’ on suffering and evil as well as new insights into the mystery of God and...
Mary Magdalene: friend, icon, model
We have yet to balance spirituality and sexuality in the Church especially in regard to women. Women’s leadership and spiritual influence will be compromised until we do, writes Good Samaritan...
Leading by flipping the omelette
Pope Francis’ leadership differs markedly from that of his predecessors. He models two clear principles that our political leaders and, in fact all of us who lead in some capacity,...
"One wild and precious life"
Kiribati woman Claire Anterea may not be a Good Samaritan Sister anymore, but she’s “still a Good Samaritan in some way or another, no matter what”.
Betty has dementia
Grief is a constant companion when a loved one has dementia. And so, too, is grace, writes Good Samaritan Sister Patty Fawkner.