E-News - Vol.9 No.6

From the Director - When the unexpected breaks through our defences
I found it incredibly painful to witness the grief of the widow who sat silent with her heart breaking, and to listen to the young children who prayed for their father. (more)
Fr Noel Connolly - A great welcome for ourselves Fr Noel Connolly - A great welcome for ourselves
We need to give up our “crusading minds” and “teacher complexes” and take on what he calls a “crucified mind”, one which comes from being in relationship with and suffering with others. (more)
Fasting and feasting and we didn't drink any wine Fasting and feasting and we didn’t drink any wine!
The extraordinary generosity and hospitality of Muslims during Ramadan is all the more astonishing given the constant barrage of negative media reporting they suffer. (more)
Thank you for the water Thank you for the water
It is a great relief to all the people and especially the women of Jhirruk, Pakistan, who now only have to walk 20 metres instead of 2kms to get water. (more)
Reflection - Journey of hope Reflection - Journey of hope
Unless experiences are shared, both sides in the immigration saga will never really be part of each other’s journey. Ultimately, immigration is the human heart on a journey of hope. (more)
A Catholic Season of Creation - Sundays of September (Year C) ONLINE RESOURCE: Catholic Season of Creation - Sundays of September (Year C)
This Catholic resource can help believers face the 21st century ecological challenges since Sunday worship is the common way Catholics are led to consciously know and experience God. (more)