Prayer Articles

The question facing the Catholic Church is not whether it should reform, but how. Not so long ago to think of the Church reforming herself...

In Pope Francis’ Catholic vision, the aged should not be regarded and treated as if they are dispensable, but rather have a place of honour....

All people are precious in God’s eyes and deserve respect, even those with whom we disagree strongly. Pope Francis often sails into headwinds in the...

This year the theme of the National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week (4-11 July) is short, sharp and challenging. It is ‘Heal Country!’ It calls...

We must foster hospitable hearts in order to foster hospitality to refugees. In the cruel world of the 19th century Industrial Revolution an English poet...

When Pope Francis speaks of the beauty of marriage, he does not focus on it as an institution with its distinctive rules and practices. That...

National Reconciliation Week (27 May-3 June) this year marks the 20th anniversary of Reconciliation Australia and its mission to find a right and just place for...

This year Pentecost Sunday is celebrated in the Catholic Church on the day before the Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians. Both feasts recall...

This World Communications Day (16 May), is the time to reflect on the fact it’s what we say, rather than the platform we say it...

Pope Francis knows that all human reform, including that of the financial world, depends on a conversion of heart and mind. At first sight Pope...

We need to turn away from the chauvinistic view of Anzac Day as a celebration of self-attributed ‘Australian values’. This year Anzac Day falls at...

Easter is the ideal time to pray for fundamental rights – Pope Francis’ prayer intention for April. While Good Friday was given over to expediency...