Nourishing relationship with the real God
Mary Ward, Elwood, Victoria, reflects upon the restoration of a country church in Fish Creek as a place for celebration, meeting and hope.
Women and the Plenary Council
A feminist reading of the gospel might help to advance the role of women in the church. This is an edited version of a reflection by Peter Maher, Sydney priest, offered at the Conversations Zoom on August 17, sponsored by Yarra Theological Union, Australasian Coalition of Catholic Church Reform and Garrett Publishing.
Where the Plenary Council failed to be Synodal
John Scanlon, Sydney Catholic, writes about some of the challenges facing the synodal process in the light of the Plenary Council.
Catholic school principals respond to the Plenary Council
Catholic school principals of the States and Territories produced an open letter to the Bishops of Australia to express concerns about the Plenary motions and procedures. It was written to Archbishop Costelloe on September 6 and is reprinted in full.
My Experiences in Sharing in Parishes
Fr Joe O’Shea, retired, of Rye, Victoria, offers some reflections on ways parishes might build faith communities.
