Tag: Scripture

Have you ever read the Acts of the Apostles? I mean, just read it like a story, all in one sitting? It is the most astonishing story. It was also probably the first successful sequel since Homer’s Odyssey. And the plot is so wild it really must be true, writes Philippa Martyr.

When I saw that somebody had underlined certain verses in my Mass bulletin from Ephesians 5 on marriage, I couldn’t help but underline a few other passages myself, says Philippa Martyr.

When you pick up the Bible, it pays to let God know that you need to hear from him. But we also have to prepare our hearts and minds to listen to what he has to say, writes Mother Hilda.

Only when understanding the sweet words of life and experiencing their truths through our hearts can we be uplifted and strengthened by the Spirit, writes Fr Eliah Abboud.

Jesus does not ask us to be on top of everything, but rather to love him with all our heart, mind and strength, and to love everyone. 

For Aussie actor George Xanthis, playing St John the Beloved in The Chosen is the kind of creative opportunity “every actor dreams of.” But it’s also drawn him “100 per cent” into scripture and to Jesus as a real and relatable person.

Evil’s attacks are unavoidable. Communion with others, standing firm and Scripture are some of our defences A few weeks ago we had a funny kind...

Second Reclaiming Evangelisation speaker issues stirring call to seek the lost 'treasure' of those outside the church.

“Dear Father, I read with interest your article about gender ideology applied to language. Here in Ireland the Church has decided to use the Revised New Jerusalem Bible for the lectionary, citing its use of inclusive language. In that Bible I don’t like the absence of pronouns and the use of the passive voice to […]

Teresa Lattouf says that living with a disability has not stopped her from living her childhood dream of being a teacher and sharing the most important lessons she has ever learnt.

For whatever reason, I was struck today by a line I've heard hundreds of times: Although they go forth weeping, carrying the seed to be sown, They...

  As the international speaker and Scripture scholar prepares to address the Archdiocese of Sydney via Zoom this month, Dr Mary Healy answered some questions...