Latest 'The Catholic Leader' news articles.
- Author: The Catholic LeaderIRENE is a 67-year-old Caboolture resident who has been homeless for the last 16 months. She is one of thousands of Queenslanders stuck in the ongoing housing crisis. "Many years ago, when I would go into the city, I would see homeless people and wonder...
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Why is Our Lady of Guadalupe patroness of the unborn?
12 December 2023ON December 12 , the Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Did you know that she is the patroness of the unborn? When Our Lady appeared to St Juan Diego nearly 500 years ago, she came first and foremost as a mother -- the mother of God... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Q&A - Prayer, faith and Tammy Peterson
11 December 2023Question Time by Fr John Flader Question: I heard recently that Tammy Peterson, the wife of Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson, has been cured of an incurable cancer and is soon to become a Catholic. Is this true? Answer: It is true, and here are the... - Author: The Catholic LeaderAWAY in a cave near Greccio, Italy, St Francis of Assisi had the first Nativity scene - a live one - staged for the faithful on Christmas Eve in 1223. A 15th-century fresco now decorating the cave inspired the Nativity scene erected in St Peter's Square...
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The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a time to celebrate the joy of God's gift to humanity in Mary
8 December 2023TODAY the Church honours Our Lady with the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. "The most Blessed Virgin Mary was, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God and by virtue of... - Author: The Catholic Leader
St Ambrose and the conversion of St Augustine
7 December 2023SAINT Ambrose, also known as Ambrose of Milan, stands as a prominent figure in the Christian hagiography and one of the four original Doctors of the Church. He is revered for his impact on the lives of many, most notably on the conversion and spiritual... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Tips on how to prepare your littles ones to welcome Jesus
6 December 2023INTENTIONALLY filling the spaces in your home is the key to preparing your little ones to welcome Jesus at Christmas, a Brisbane educator and mum of two said. Donna Power said the Advent decorations in her home centred on a prayer table with a Jesse Tree... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Lives of the saints - St John of Damascus
5 December 2023CATHOLICS remembered and celebrated the life of the great Arab Church Father St John of Damascus yesterday on December 4. Eastern Orthodox Christians and Eastern Catholics, whose tradition has been particularly shaped by his insights, celebrate the saint's... - Author: The Catholic Leader
What is Advent?
4 December 2023Advent begins this year on Sunday, December 3. Most Catholics know that Advent involves a wreath with candles, possibly a "calendar" of hidden chocolates, and untangling strings of Christmas lights. But Advent is much more than that. Here is an explainer... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Two Brisbane religious weigh in on global decline in vocations
1 December 2023JUST as the Roman census was useful for the authorities of Jesus' time, it remains an invaluable tool for the Church, but two Brisbane religious say the numbers do not tell the whole story. The Church's annual report was released by the Church's Fides...