Section Archive: Musings of a Leader

Will you help restore hope?

Upholding the basic human rights of asylum seekers and refugees calls for concerted action from all Australians who believe in a just and compassionate society says, Good Samaritan Sister Clare...

Posted on: June 17, 2014

On making commitments

Good Samaritan Sister Clare Condon says her congregation’s recent assembly highlighted for her the power of a single voice and the importance of networking together.

Posted on: May 20, 2014

What are the pressing social needs of our time?

Who has a claim on our courage, compassion and commitment today in Australia, asks Good Samaritan Sister Clare Condon.

Posted on: April 15, 2014

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.

Posted on: March 18, 2014

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.

Posted on: February 18, 2014

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...

Posted on: December 11, 2013

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.

Posted on: November 19, 2013

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.

Posted on: October 15, 2013

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.

Posted on: September 17, 2013

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,...

Posted on: August 20, 2013

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...

Posted on: July 16, 2013

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.

Posted on: June 18, 2013