Tag: Prayer
Philippa Martyr: Latin versus silence
I belong to a lively little Facebook group called ‘Catholics in Australia’. Recently a stoush broke out about why some people liked Latin in...
Pope Francis tells elderly “You are needed”
In a message for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, Pope promotes memory, prayer.
Joseph’s story: welcomed into the Church as a same-sex attracted man
Difficulty growing up as a boy
I am a man in my late twenties. During my time in the womb, my father became sick and...
Gay and faithful to Jesus: Mike’s story
I am in my early twenties and have been a tradie for six years. I am the oldest of three children and was raised...
Church’s essential task is to teach prayer, Pope
Pontiff warns against group-think as a poor foundation for the Church's mission and reform.
St Teresa of Avila teaches importance of prayer, pope says
The Spanish saint's union with Christ through prayer made her an "exceptional woman," Pope Francis said.
Simcha Fisher: Maybe you don’t have to do anything
Sometimes just nothing, or something simple, is best
Some of the best advice I've gotten in my life didn't sound like advice at all, at...
God’s plan for my life
Our Lady of Lourdes new Family Educator reflects on his faith, family, the road to God and answering His call with a passion to...
Simcha Fisher: God wants what we already are
God takes a generous view towards us
You know that friend you have, the one who is constantly reinventing herself? Every six to eight months,...
The Church ‘not a political party’
In latest catechesis, Pope Francis spoke powerfully on the church and rejected false synodality.
Bridget Sakr reaches out to grieving families
Veronique's mother is leading weekly online gatherings to help others bring their grief to prayer.
Philippa Martyr: Lost sheep need prayer first
So how can we go after our lost sheep, while not losing yet more sheep in the process?
No one can say that Catholics who...
