March / April 2009

Our cover
Here I am, Lord, I come to do your will (Psalm response for the Annunciation). Another translation has ‘… my delight is to do your will’. Mary’s delight was to act as the handmaid of the Lord – may we always choose God’s Way willingly and with deep joy.

In this issue ...

Soul Matters - Chris Gleeson SJ
Beyond all telling. Some experiences can by beyond words – too precious, too personal to be expressed. Then there is time for silence.

Roadside rest — Michael McGirr
Windows. Jesus is not a figure seen through a sheet of glass – our faith requires our immersion and participation in life.

Tête à Tête — Mary Manning
Love the poor. Mary Manning talks with Louise de Marillac, founder with St Vincent de Paul of the Daughters of Charity.

To lay down one’s life for another
For Anzac, Bill Uren sj reflects on self-sacrifice.

Annuncio
Reflection on Mary’s great ‘yes’ to God’s invitation by Liz Kenyon.

Years of service
Sr Eunice Barry, the last Josephite sister working in the country town of Jamestown moved to take part in new ventures in Adelaide. Rosie Hoban spoke with her.

Family Matters — Teresa Pirola
Room of miracles. To attend an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is to be shown powerful moments of grace and healing.

Your Daily Prayer — March & April. A prayerful reflection on the scripture readings for every day of the month.

The power of story — Elizabeth Pike
An apology to live up to. The day the prime minister said ‘Sorry’ to Australia’s Indigenous people was a memorable one – the task remains to see what flows from it.

A Cloud of Witnesses — Edmund Campion
‘It’s hard to say no to a nun.’ Many powerful people in the community responded to the invitations for funds by Sister Bernice Elphick.

Bread for the Journey — Peter Steele SJ
The magnolia tree. A two thousand years old seed sprouted into a magnolia tree – a powerful image of the resurrection of Jesus.

Joseph, spouse of Mary
Ken Eaton paints a picture of Joseph and his devotion and courage.

Power of prayer
A eulogy for a lady whose life vocation was prayer.

Adoration of the cross
Passion poem by Catherine Foo.

Faith & spirituality in review — New books.