Highlights for May

'Pray to the Lord that he blesses me …'

We celebrate the appointment of Pope Francis I, first Latin American Pope and first Jesuit.

Looking for the next song

Soul Matters - Chris Gleeson SJ

Singer-songwriters are always in search of the next song – as we are in our daily lives.

A funny thing happened on the way to the Vatican

Richard Leonard sj happened to be teaching in Rome when the news of a new pope came through ...

The voice of Madonna

Pilgrims on the way - Rosie Hoban

Former radio announcer now reads Catholic magazines, including Madonna, for the sight-impaired at Villa Maria.

Healing tears

Family Matters - Teresa Pirola

Instead of quarrelling or finger-pointing, we would do well to allow our tears of healing to flow.

Faith & spirituality in review

New books.

Your Daily Prayer - May & June

A prayerful reflection on the scripture readings for every day of the month.