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Speaking hope in a climate of discouragement
25 February 2023ACCORDING to this year's census, the faith trajectory of our nation is in a downward spiral. I want to put a stick in those depressing spokes however and propose that the story is far from over. In fact, in every age, "I am doing things" says the Lord,... - Author: The Catholic Leader
What's the point of fasting, anyway?
24 February 2023GOD commanded it, Jesus practiced it, Church Fathers have preached the importance of it -- fasting is a powerful and fundamental part of the Christian life. But for many Catholics today, it's more of an afterthought: something we grudgingly do on Good... - Author: The Catholic Leader
ACU partnering with Catholic prayer and meditation app Hallow
24 February 2023AUSTRALIAN Catholic University has partnered with the world's leading Catholic prayer and meditation app to offer students and staff a free personal prayer resource during Lent and beyond. The partnership with Hallow, an American-based Catholic prayer... - Author: The Catholic LeaderCARLOS Medina, the husband of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell's housekeeper, has admitted to murdering the bishop, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon said in a press conference Wednesday. "He admitted that he had done the killing...
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Vatican: Pope Francis has 'strong cold'
24 February 2023THE Vatican said Thursday that Pope Francis was suffering from a heavy cold. The February 23 message said that due to a "strong cold," the pope distributed copies of his speeches at two morning appointments rather than read them aloud as usual. Pope Francis... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Brisbane mum joins Gospel mission on Adelaide streets
24 February 2023FOR more than a week, Brisbane Catholic mother-of-seven Lucia Gamboz put her parenting duties on hold to tread the streets of Adelaide announcing the Gospel. With no money, no phone, only a few possessions including a metroCARD, a map and a Bible she... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Bowen Hills parishioner shares his story at historic exhibit marking 50 years since JPII's visit
23 February 2023BOWEN Hills English and Polish-speaking parishioners set-up an exhibit of photos in the church hall remembering 50 years to the week that Cardinal Karol Wojtyla - who went on to become St Pope John Paul II - visited Our Lady of Victories church. The photos... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Nuncio sees new opportunities to evangelise
22 February 2023APOSTOLIC Nuncio Archbishop Charles Balvo is upbeat about the changing role of the Church after a week spent visiting the Archdiocese of Brisbane. During a busy schedule the 71-year-old Catholic leader found himself alongside Brisbane Archbishop Mark... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Religious leaders pen support for an Indigenous Voice
22 February 2023THE Catholic Church has joined other churches and religious organisations signing an open letter calling on parliamentarians "to find ways to collaborate constructively across political divides" to support the Indigenous Voice to parliament. "As leaders... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Paul's search for God
22 February 2023BRISBANE Catholic Paul Deguara always felt like there was a void inside him. He grew up in Canungra on his grandparent's horse farm with his mum and brother. His dad was in and out of the picture, and he had assumed that was why he felt like something...