The Bread of Life for all
Frank Brennan SJ, Rector of Newman College, The University of Melbourne, preached this homily on the state of play on ordination of women as deacons on 25 July 2021.
The Plenary Council – the Spirit inspires but we must act on this inspiration
Nimmi Candappa, a member of the Plenary Council from Melbourne, explores the challenge of discernment of the Spirit explaining that it must be bold and courageous.
The struggle for real reform in the Australian Catholic Church: Catholics and their bishops are at odds
Terry Fewtrell, member of Concerned Catholics of Canberra Goulburn, says Australians should be worried about what is happening currently in the Catholic church. Catholics are engaged in a review of their church in this country, yet there is growing evidence the process is being manipulated. Reprinted from Pearls and Irritations, 26 May. https://johnmenadue.com
After seeking input from lay Catholics, a process known as a Plenary Council, the Catholic church is soon to begin formal sessions. But there is growing evidence the process is being manipulated, as traditionalists try to reconstruct reality, including downplaying Royal Commission findings.
Synodality high on the agenda of Pope Francis
Nihal Abeyasingha is a Sri Lankan theologian. He writes about the current synodal practice in various parts of the world leading to the Bishops’ Synod in 2023 on synodality.
Contemplation and Dadirri
Partick Mullins SJ, Emerton NSW, shares some thoughts as a response and appreciation for the work of Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann on the topic of Dadirri, reproduced in the 2021 winter edition of The Swag.
