Tag: Holy Spirit
Nigel Zimmermann: The challenges of the Plenary
In the leadup to an historic moment, it’s important to think about what’s flourishing in the Church
In this first of three reflections on the...
Say yes to the Spirit and no to ideologies, says Pope
The Holy Spirit tells Church 'to comfort those alone' today
The Holy Spirit's gift of comfort and solace is meant to unite all men and...
Pentecost retreat offers opportunity to know God the Spirit
Overnight event will ask for outpouring for Pentecost
By Dominic Lawrence
A Pentecost retreat asking for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit will be held in...
Simcha Fisher: Cracks in the wall of the church
The Catholic Church has always been a mess
Have you been to one of those churches that is tidy and fine and in good repair,...
Cathedral welcomes new Catholics
Newcomers to the Church inspire laity and clergy alike with their commitment despite obstacles.
The Church: Dwelling Place of the Holy Spirit
Not only does the Spirit make the Church one, it also leads the Church to be faithful, in ever deeper adherence to Christ.
Fr John Flader: Sensus fidei is no mere poll
Sensus fidei, literally “sense of faith”, also called sensus fidelium, “sense of the faithful”, is described by the Catechism of the Catholic Church as...
Bishop Richard: Why Trinitarian language is so important to our faith
In God we live, move and exist (Acts 17:28). Our very existence is willed by God and we are called to share in the...
Q&A with Fr John Flader: The great feast of the Spirit
“Dear Father, Can you please tell me when the Church first began to celebrate the feast of Pentecost as a Christian feast? I know...
Anna Krohn: Gender, language and who God really is
A Christian gesture above gender
Recently it was reported that some Catholic Schools in Brisbane were gender neutering the names of the Persons of the...
The power of the Spirit
On Pentecost retreat with the Paraclete
The power, inspiration and guidance of the Holy Spirit was the focus during a two-day Pentecost retreat run by...
“God can restore the Church in Australia”
Lay preacher and founder of the Community of the Risen Lord, Lalith Perera, says God can restore the Church in Australia if we let him.
