Finding strength through channelling Mary
A childhood memory of an image of Mary in a leadlight window prompted Kate Englebrecht to question what it is that we humans fear so much at the spiritual level.
Walking together
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s rich history and culture is something that people and systems across Australia have only recently begun to open, to understand, and receive more fully.
Benedictine Life: A Vision Unfolding
The Benedictine Federation of St Scholastica recently celebrated its centenary by holding a Colloquium. Patty Fawkner SGS was invited to present a paper entitled ‘What we stand for – Witness’.
Occasional Address to ACU Graduands given by Sr Clare Condon
Sister Clare Condon SGS gave the Occasional Address to Graduands at Australian Catholic University’s Graduation Ceremony on May 26 when she received the honorary degree of Doctor of the University.
A rare bird’s-eye view of the windows in St Scholastica’s Chapel
Recent renovations to St Scholastica’s Chapel in Glebe have allowed the Sisters of the Good Samaritan’s archivist to get a bird’s-eye view of some of the treasures of the chapel.
Mater Dei Fresh Food provides a hands-on learning experience
A fully functioning mini Woolworths store at Mater Dei School aims to mimic the operations of a supermarket with baskets for fresh food, signage, shelves for groceries, uniforms and registers.
Ties of friendship bind Port Pirie to Kiribati and the Good Sams
The long-standing warm relationship between the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, Port Pirie Diocese and the Pacific nation of Kiribati was reaffirmed when two I-Kiribati Sisters visited the Diocese recently.
On the brink of everything
Parker Palmer’s book ‘On the Brink of Everything’ on ‘grace, gravity, and growing old’ was the inspiration for bringing together my thinking about a recent retreat experience, writes Alice Priest.
Interfaith dialogue: iftar and the healing of hospitality
When my Muslim sisters host iftar, the meal taken by Muslims at sundown to break their daily fast during Ramadan, it’s a lively event with food, games, conversation and laughter.
And the band played on
A visit to the small Pacific island nation of Kiribati was a rare opportunity for Judith Holt, who experienced a place of learning where inclusivity is intrinsic to the culture.
HOPE … four letters that carry the aliveness of God in our midst
Everyone hopes for something. It’s an inherent part of being a human being, defining our desires and shaping the self-narrative about the future we all have running inside our minds.
Set new places at the table
This portrayal of the Parable of the Good Samaritan by Carmel Lillis offers a profound insight into the reality of life for refugees through the chance meeting of two strangers.