The Time is Now: a Call to Uncommon Courage
In this new book, Benedictine Sister Joan Chittister calls on us to identify injustice, to hear the cries of the needy and to be agents of change, writes Elizabeth Hughes.
Let your soul catch up with the rest of your life
One of the features of How to Live, a new book by Judith Valente, is her ability to articulate truths the reader has sensed but never encapsulated, writes Tracey Edstein.
An inspirational story about friendship, love and mercy
This new film starring Renee Zellweger shows how an act of love to make a difference in the life of one individual can touch many lives, writes Asther Bascuna Creo.
'Hearts and Bones' a new film about hope and salvation
Hugo Weaving stars in the feature film Hearts and Bones, the story of a war photographer, a survivor and a photo that threatens to destroy them, reviewed by Elizabeth Hughes....
Finding freedom on death row
‘The Sun Does Shine’ is about the triumph of the human spirit over seemingly insurmountable adversity and of hope over hate.
‘Doing the Camino’: where is God in the modern context of this age-old pilgrimage?
A review of Camino Skies raises questions around the modern context of the pilgrimage, dealing with grief and the value of companionship.
An Astonishing Secret
One of the final books written by Irish priest and theologian Daniel O’Leary explores the spirituality and theology of creation, life and the unconditional love of God.
St Benedict’s Rule offers fresh insight into age-old problem
A new series written by Benedictine Sister Joan Chittister is exploring the question of institutional breakdown through the Rule of St Benedict.
Finding God in the stuff of everyday life
Like a reflection in a mirror, Judith Scully’s story invites readers to look back and ponder their own lives and their search for God in the everyday events of their...
An evocative recalling of Gurrumul’s voice, image and name
Alice Priest reviews the much-anticipated film GURRUMUL, which will be released in Australian cinemas from April 25. Her verdict: “It’s a must-see. A must-hear. However, be warned”.
Appreciating the gift of those who walk with us
Monica Dutton reviews the newly-released book “The Attachment: Letters from a most unlikely friendship”.
Moving beyond ignorance through shared stories
Are you one of the six in ten Australians who have never really encountered Aboriginal Australia?