Journal

St. Athanasius on the Incarnation and Our Salvation
When St. Athanasius defended the faith of Nicaea, he was not arguing about an abstract doctrine detached from human life. The truth of God’s Son entering human…
How to develop a personal rule of life for holiness
Holiness is not reserved for clergy, religious sisters and brothers, or people with unusually free schedules. It is the ordinary path of every baptized person…
Social justice and the common good in Australian Catholic life
The Church's teaching on social justice and the common good begins with a conviction: every person is made in the image of God and possesses dignity that no…
How to Pray the Rosary in a Group
A rosary led by a group has a distinct character: repeated voices hold the same prayers, while silence and shared attention make the mysteries more…
Hosting a women’s conference on the dignity of women
A women’s conference on the dignity of women should feel like an encounter with the gospel, not a crowded programme of disconnected speeches. Its foundation is…
Catholic Perspectives on the Resurrection and New Life
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ stands at the centre of Catholic faith. It is more than the joyful ending of the Easter story: it is God’s definitive victory…
Building a home altar for prayer and devotion
A home altar can make prayer visible in the middle of an Australian household. A shelf with a Bible, a cross and a small image of Mary can turn an ordinary…
St. Francis de Sales on gentleness and evangelization
Francis de Sales (1567–1622), bishop of Geneva and co-founder of the Visitation Order with Jane de Chantal, shaped Catholic spirituality through his classic…
How to Lead a Group on the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Learning the Catechism of the Catholic Church becomes much more memorable when it is explored with other people rather than simply read from cover to cover. A…
The power of intercessory prayer: lessons from the saints
The power of intercessory prayer is rooted in relationship, not technique. When someone asks a saint to pray or brings another person’s need before God, the…