Kerry Crowley recently completed a sabbatical at An Tairseach, Ireland. He reflects on the experience. He can offer further information on An Tairseach: Kerry Crowley, Catholic Parish of Innisfail, Queensland.
Greg Moses, retired priest and academic of Cairns Diocese, analyses the current influences in society that have resulted in current political, economic and social trends. He asks what is the role of current Catholic social teaching, faith formation and Catholic schooling?
Eric Hodgens, Melbourne priest, explores what it might look like if we took seriously the biblical image of God doing a new thing in 2019.
Peter Day, Canberra priest, looks at Christianity as an act of love rather than a discussion of doctrine.
Danny Gilbert, long-time supporter of St Vincent’s Redfern, recalls the history and importance of the Gathering Place, a house on The Block in Redfern offering friendship and hospitality to Indigenous people for 32 years. This reflection was offered at a Mass at St Vincent’s on 27 January 2019 to honour the gift of the religious women who lived there. Also included is Peter Maher’s reflection on the closure of the house.
