September / October 2009
Our cover
Lord, we are a people who long to see your face (Psalm response for All Saints). Where do we see the face of God but in what we see around us – the glories of God’s creation and particularly the people we are with every day. Our cover captures some of this glory in its beauty and joy.
In this issue ...
God in the garden. Our cover artist, Anne Graham, celebrates the seasons and the way we all draw joy and inspiration from Creation.
Soul Matters - Chris Gleeson SJ
Skips of the heart. God comes to us in the surprising events in our lives, the ones that give us a ‘skip of the heart’.
A new step in our history. As we enter the one hundred and twelfth year of Madonna, we take a look back at where we have come from.
On pilgrimage. Former Jesuit Provincial, Mark Raper, shows a little of the wonder of his journey along the pilgrim way to Santiago de Compostela.
Pilgrims on the way - Rosie Hoban
Our story man. In this issue Edmund Campion’s profile of another ‘Australian Catholic’ – a significant figure from our history – marks 20 years of contributions to the magazine.
Tête à Tête — Mary Manning
A mouth of gold. Fourth century saint John Chrysostom, theologian and liturgist, was called ‘Golden-tongued’ because of his prowess in preaching.
The Grace is ours. A new hymn, with words by Andrew Hamilton and music by Christopher Willcock marks this special year dedicated to St Paul.
The Father. A new poem from Bruce Dawe on the parents of the Prodigal son. Family Matters — Teresa Pirola
The power of storytelling. Telling a story – as we see in the gospels with Jesus – is a sure way to engage others and present a message.
Your Daily Prayer — September & October. A prayerful reflection on the scripture readings for every day of the month.
The power of story — Elizabeth Pike
Mother of the Church. Earth our Mother. The beauty of Mary has attracted people down through the ages and provides a rich source for reflection and prayer.
Bread for the Journey — Peter Steele SJ
Who is the greater? Success often brings with it a badge, a uniform, something to show the successful person to others. But behind this outward show is the person, whom God knows for him or her self.
A Cloud of Witnesses - Edmund Campion
Monk and sculptor. French Benedictine, Jean Gourbeillon, never felt at home in Australia but he left some magnificent sculpture in our churches.
The life of a ‘geologian’. Paul Collins presents the eco-theologian Thomas Berry, whose work has inspired much of contemporary ecological and spiritual thought .
From out of the mouths of children … Susie Hii treasures the insights and sayings of her children.
Our mother. A family remembers their mother, a grand lady of generosity and humour.
Mary and friend. A new sculpture by Linda Klarfeld shows Mary MacKillop with her dog.Faith & spirituality in review — New books and films.
