St John's legacy lies not only in his writings, but in his dedication ...
WEBDec 27, 2023 · ST John, the son of Zebedee and brother of St James the Great, was called to be an Apostle by our Lord in the first year of His public ministry. He became the “beloved disciple” and the only one of the Twelve who did not forsake the Saviour in the hour of His Passion. He […]
Called to be you - The Catholic Leader
WEBAug 13, 2021 · God calls us too. “I have called you by name; you are mine.” [Isaiah 43:1] We discover our vocation as we come to learn more about God, ourselves and life. As we come to know God through prayer, the sacraments and living our Christian life, we come to hear his call. We learn to hear his voice and what he is inviting us to do.
Mother Teresa was a Christian who placed her ultimate trust in her …
WEBSep 6, 2023 · Saints are not extra-human, but are wholly human, just as Christ was wholly man and wholly God. Mother Teresa provides us with an example of something so very important – she was a Christian who placed her ultimate trust in her God, with complete faith that He would carry her through the most difficult times. It is the example of complete ...
Pope Francis pays visit to Blessed Virgin Mary icon in thanks as he ...
WEBJul 15, 2021 · POPE Francis has been discharged from Gemelli Hospital and gave thanks to all the affectionate prayers and messages he received during his hospital stay. “I thank all those who have been close to me with prayer and affection during my hospital stay,” he said in a Tweet. “Let us not forget to pray for the […]
Full of hope, QATSIF scholarship recipients celebrate a 'better and ...
WEBMar 30, 2019 · THE latest Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation scholarship recipients represent a generation of hope, being the largest Year 11 cohort – 1416 students – to go through the foundation. More than 250 students, parents, staff and community members, from 30 schools across the state, gathered at Australian Catholic University McAuley Campus, Banyo for […]
The betrothal of Mary and Joseph - The Catholic Leader
WEBNov 17, 2021 · At law, betrothed people were legally married and were already referred to as husband and wife. We see this in the gospel of St Matthew: “When his (Jesus’) mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit; and her husband Joseph, …
Evelyn Parkin draws on convergence of Christian and Aboriginal ...
WEBJun 3, 2021 · INAUGURAL Laurel Blow Speaker Series presenter Aunty Evelyn Parkin said she found her spirituality in moments of silence in churches and in nature. Aunty Parkin said her mum nurtured her Christianity, saying she was a “woman of action”. A priest would drive up once a month to offer Mass when she was young, and her […]
A chance to make major difference - The Catholic Leader
WEBMay 22, 2013 · The new campaign will support Centacare Brisbane projects, disadvantaged children in Catholic schools, and seminarians and retired priests. It will also provide resources for other religious ministries of the Church. Themed “You Make A Difference to Me”, it will roll four parish-based archdiocesan appeals into one.
Bringing teens to life - The Catholic Leader
WEBOct 6, 2015 · The highly Marian and Eucharist-centred movement kicked off a passion in Mr Allgeyer to walk with teenagers “so they can meet their saviour”. Today, Mr Allgeyer travels the world to share Life Teen’s secret recipe to “leading teens closer to Christ”. “The real crux is encouraging adults to enter into the lives of teenagers, and get ...
Br Venard offers his last book - The Catholic Leader
WEBNov 10, 2013 · Photo: Veronica Kopinski. MARIST Brother John Venard, a regular columnist for The Catholic Leader, has launched a new book – Finally, The Battler’s God. Br Venard, at the recent launch at Marist College Ashgrove, where he lives in retirement, said the word “finally” was in the title because this seventh book would be his last. As with ...