The Assumption Of Mary And The Hope Of Christian LifeThe Assumption of Mary speaks to the heart of Christian hope: the Mother of Jesus was taken body and soul into heavenly glory at the end of her earthly life.…How to lead a group in the Chaplet of Divine MercyElement Prayer-led group Discussion-led group Opening Brief welcome, sign of the cross, and a familiar prayer Welcome, a short story, and a question for…St. Bernard of Clairvaux on Loving GodSt. Bernard of Clairvaux taught that love of God is not simply a warm feeling or a private spiritual sensation. It is a whole-person movement toward the…Organising A Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession In AustraliaA Eucharistic procession for Corpus Christi brings the Blessed Sacrament beyond the church building and into the life of the local community. With the proper…Catholic teaching on work, rest and the SabbathWork and rest belong together in the Christian story. Scripture presents human beings as partners with God in creation: work is worthy, while rest trusts that…How to prepare a homily as a lay reader or deaconServing the Word at a Catholic parish is a form of evangelisation that joins Scripture, prayer and public witness. A lay reader brings the readings to life…St Dominic and the Gift of the RosaryIn Australian Catholic homes, the rosary is often heard before it is seen: a voice moving through decades of Hail Marys, the soft click of beads beside a…How to start a spiritual book club in your parishA spiritual book club joins reading with prayer, conversation and action. In a Catholic parish, it offers adults, young people, couples, singles and newcomers…Justice that restores our bonds with God and neighbourCatholic teaching presents the virtue of justice as right relationships with God and neighbour, ordered toward truth, love and the common good. It asks not…How to Plan a Parish Pilgrimage to a Marian ShrineA parish pilgrimage is a journey of prayer, not simply a bus trip to a religious attraction. The group travels to a Marian shrine or holy site dedicated to…
