Words that matter
I wish I knew the words that could achieve world peace. Each day, I write about consequential matters, but the words that could solve the problems in Gaza escape me.
May synodality and the revolution of love prevail
There are two stories at play in our world, and each is vying for our allegiance: one is death-dealing while the other is life-affirming, writes Good Samaritan Sister Patty Fawkner.
Is there a place on earth for honest, respectful dialogue?
At a time when lying has become accepted, even respectable, who among the world’s religious leaders will call us to a new place of honest dialogue, asks Clare Condon SGS.
What is to be done?
Indignities, atrocities and acts devaluing human life cannot be ignored or forgotten, but the roads to justice, hope and reconciliation are paved by beginning conversations of respect, writes John Haren.
Is there an ‘Order of Love’?
When US Vice President JD Vance told Fox News that an ‘Order of Love’ was a Christian concept, he dismissed Jesus’ fundamental message in the Parable of the Good Samaritan.
WATAC (Women and the Australian Church) looks to the future
WATAC began as a grassroots effort to address the role of women in the Australian Catholic Church and broader society. How will its inclusive vision be sustained, asks Andrea Dean.
Remembering the saints is a source of energy and hope
As the feast al All Saints approaches, I wish to develop a personal canon of female saints who will help me live faithfully in a violent world, writes Patty Fawkner.
Building a culture that is resistant to spiritual abuse
Spiritual abuse has no place in a synodal Church, where respectful mutual relationships are integral, and the voices of lay people and the ordained are honoured equally, writes Patty Fawkner.
We give thanks for our friendships, both in delight and disappointment
Following his recent remarks about women deacons and homosexuals, it occurs to me that Francis’ signature commitment to synodality has been compromised, seriously compromised, writes Good Samaritan Sister Patty Fawkner.
Honouring women who see need and run towards it
This year’s International Women’s Day honoured women who care and who will continue to care, women who will see need and run towards it, and it will be at cost.
Can God's will be beyond a yes or no? Reflecting God’s will in a synodal Church
The Synod of Bishops is underway and as we dive deeper into seeking a synodal approach to religious interaction the end goal can remain nebulous and intangible, writes Nimmi Candappa.
Finding my voice
Our world depends on all people having the opportunity and the courage to use our collective voices to discover our common humanity, writes John Haren, winner of our Writers’ Award.