May / June 2013

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Lord, send out your Spirit and renew the face of the earth (Psalm Response for Pentecost). A look around our world reveals the beauty and glory of God’s creation and the ways God’s Spirit enlivens it.

In this issue ...

'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 ...

Popes who pray for us

Michael McGirr reflects on some of the popes who became saints.

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.

Body and soul. Healing oil

The story of the Good Samaritan inspired the founding of Australia's 'Good Sams'. One of them works to heal people's bodies and souls.

Your Daily Prayer

May & June

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

The Cosmic Christ

The power of story - Elizabeth Pike

Ancient myths remind us of the sacred and the mystical within the land and space within which we live.

On defying death

A Cloud of Witnesses - Edmund Campion

From her Irish heritage, Julie-Anne Ford learned how people celebrate life through death and dying.

The Spirit in our world

Where do we find the work of the Spirit today? – A reflection on the life and work of Fred Hollows.

A teacher and a warm and humble servant of the servants of God

A tribute to Pope Benedict XVI

The mind’s guests

Bread for the Journey - Peter Steele SJ

We choose the ideas and values we live by – better we choose God’s values rather than those of ‘the world’.

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.