Tag: Jesus Christ
Retired pope addresses abuse crisis
Retired Pope Benedict XVI has written on the clerical sexual abuse crisis and the way forward for the Church.
Doctor’s view on Christ’s passion
Jesus Christ likely died from excessive blood loss, a Catholic surgeon has said.
Vanier a ‘witness to the Gospel’
A new film about Jean Vanier and the community he founded plumbs extraordinary depths of friendship.
Simcha Fisher: Confirmation candidates need Eucharistic Adoration
Never mind community service hours. Confirmation candidates should be required to log a certain number of Eucharistic Adoration hours. 100% serious.
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Q&A with Fr John Flader: The prophecies didn’t lie
"In your last column you wrote about some of the prophecies of the Messiah in the Old Testament, which I found very interesting. What...
Youth leaders transformed
Participants of a youth leaders evangelisation school run by Sydney Catholic Youth this month describe it as life-changing.
Christ’s baptism brings new life
The Baptism of Our Lord, which brought new life to the whole of creation, was celebrated by Melkite Catholics during the Feast of the...
Simcha Fisher: Must we seek out suffering to please God?
If you hang around devout Catholic groups long enough, you'll eventually hear this question: I have several children, and each pregnancy and recovery is...
Celebrate tender, humble Jesus says Pope
Visitors have brought their Baby Jesus figurines for a traditional blessing by the Pope in St Peter's Square.
Vatican unveils Sand Nativity
The annual unveiling of the Vatican's Christmas tree and Nativity scene brought some much-needed warmth to people's hearts.
Fr Bob’s 60 years in India a labour of love
Fr Bob Slattery SJ is an Australian who has dedicated his life to serving thousands of India's untouchables.
Simcha Fisher: The wind will take it
I was running late. It was a blowy, drizzly day, and I was hurtling down the highway toward the hospital, where I had a...
