NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2006

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‘We are filled with joy’ (Psalm Response for the 30th Sunday). A new child is accompanied by joy. As we move into Advent and Christmas, we anticipate the joy of the coming of the Christ Child—and that in spite of the grim surroundings of his birth. Amidst the worst that can befall us his arrival into our world brings joy and hope

In this issue

Soul Matters Chris Gleeson sj
Trying to be here   
        
Roadside rest Michael McGirr
The season of house hunting

O Lucky Man Barry Dickins

Gifts Bruce Dawe   
         
For the poor – Joan Healy Rosie Hoban

Family Matters Teresa Pirola
The Christmas blues     
                  
Daily Prayer for December 
         
Apostleship of Prayer     
                    
       
The Power of Story Elizabeth Pike
The Birthing Tree     
                  
A Cloud of Witnesses Edmund Campion
Tales of a war hero: Bill Jordan         
  
Bread  for the Journey Peter Steele sj
Christ the King  
         
On the cards Tracey Edstein   
        
Welcome, O King! Catherine Foo

A tribute to teachers Justice Susan Crennan   
        
Retire and create Dorothy O’Neill  
         
Faith & spirituality in review