E-News - Vol. 3 No. 11

 

From the Driector - A love that gives life
It is one of the dangers of being a responsible and generous lover that we tend to insist on loving in our way. We often meet our needs or act out of our perceptions rather than pausing and asking ourselves what does the other need or want. (more)

 

Lanaguage finally on paper
So great was their belief in the importance of language that when the Catholic missionaries were banned from attending the Protestant language school, the Columbans established their own. (more)

 

Tim Fischer inspired by Mary MacKillop
And, always one to promote Australian products on the international stage, Mr Fischer made special mention of the generosity of some Australian winemakers who have assisted in canonisation events. (more)

 

The Gospel as Art
We need art because it can address the whole person in a way rational statements cannot. Art speaks to the heart as well as the mind. (more)

 

Irish President part of Columban Festival
It was here, to use Bryan McMahon's great phrase that "the windows of wonder" were opened up to the young Columbanus. (more)

 

Reflection - Reverence
The retreat happened at a time when a “saintly” spin was being put on the life of Fr John Blowick. There is probably a natural tendency to play up the life of someone who was the founder of a new society in the Church. (more)

 

Ten things everyone needs to know about Isalam
In the 29 page booklet, the nearly one hundred questions and answers are whittled down to ten core questions and answers. For those who need to start with the basics, these are answers to the top ten most urgent questions about Islam that are on everyone’s mind. (more)