Companions on our journey of ecumenism
During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in this time of pandemic, my thoughts...
Retreat-like isolation a time to reflect on our role in creation
As we celebrate five years since the publication of Pope Francis’ landmark document, Laudato Si’:...
A shared charism brings Good Samaritans across the world together
Relationship is what life is all about. Late last year, I was given a valuable...
Green shoots bring healing and hope
As Ash Wednesday approaches, may we take a moment to contemplate our intimate connectedness to...
Two words: Just Listen!
A week-long immersion, walking on country with Aboriginal elders and the Nauiyu people, prompts Pat...
'Read, watch, listen': TGO's top picks for the Christmas season
‘The Good Oil’ invited some of its readers and writers to nominate what they recommend...
She is Advent
Countercultural to our twenty-first century living, Advent presents a rare and precious opportunity to prioritise...
Praying in a 24/7 world
I find comfort in this ancient idea that prayer can weave through the fabric of...
A most generous woman
Sister Marie McMahon embodied what it is to be Good Samaritan, ‘being neighbour’ to the...
The enormous spirit of the Santa Teresa community
Life in the remote Ltyentye Apurte (Santa Teresa) Community in the Northern Territory centres around...
Our response to the 'groaning of creation'
A year since the Good Sams committed to ecological conversion at their Chapter, Sister Catherine...
The value of Monastic-Muslim dialogue
Following the recent Monastic-Muslim Dialogue Conference, Sister Lorraine Victorsen SGS reflects on the importance of...