March / April 2010
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Among you is the great and holy one of Israel (Psalm response for feast of the Visitation). May is Mary’s month. We honour and rejoice with her, who is the God-bearer.
In this issue ...
May is Mary’s month. Gerard Manley Hopkins and John Henry Newman reflect on why May is the month of Mary.
Soul Matters - Chris Gleeson SJ
Angels and demons. Our angels nurture and enrich our lives, while our demons lead us away from the ways we wish to follow.
Tête à Tête — Mary Manning
Educating young women. Mary Manning speaks with Madeleine Sophie Barat, founder of the Society of the Sacred Heart.
Mary farewell her young son. A new bronze sculpture shows Mary farewelling her teenage son.
Healing. Working as a health carer means Susie Hii sees the practical links between spiritual and bodily health and healing.
Pilgrims on the way - Rosie Hoban
Hospitality to the world. Columban priest Peter O’Neill tells how his family’s hospitality to the outsider had such an effect hat he dedicated his life to that cause.
Family Matters – Teresa Pirola
Argue for the sake of heaven. Different opinions can be held and expressed while an atmosphere of respect and humility is maintained and fostered.
Your Daily Prayer — May & June. A prayerful reflection on the scripture readings for every day of the month.
The power of story — Elizabeth Pike
The Smoky Way. Myth is foods for the imagination – another story of the heavens from Aboriginal culture.
A Cloud of Witnesses - Edmund Campion
An artist for our churches. Becoming a Catholic on his voyage to Australia, Voitre Marek offered his art to Australia’s churches and schools.
St Ignatius’ Shanghai. The Jesuits built the cathedral in Shanghai 100 years ago; they are restoring it today.
Bread for the Journey — Peter Steele SJ
For one and all. Christianity is not a solo project – we are challenged to find the Pentecost fire in others, and to offer it to others.
The truth will make you free. Eulogy for passionate educator Margaret Leahy.
Lay down your head in peace. A prayer from Tom Bass, one of our most celebrated sculptors.
Faith & spirituality in review — New books and films.
