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In December, we begin to think about Christmas, although shopping centres begin a marketing campaign as early as October. Preparation is not about focussing on presents to be purchased and food to be made, but a time to prepare our hearts for the Word of God.
In December, we begin to think about Christmas, although shopping centres begin a marketing campaign as early as October. Preparation is not about focussing on presents to be purchased and food to be made, but a time to prepare our hearts for the Word of God.
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RE Search Episode 75: Who is John the Baptist, and what it means to baptise with the Holy Spirit and fire

 Who is John the Baptist, who emerges from the wilderness calling for us to prepare the way of the Lord? Discussing how we can...

RE Search Episode 74: Discussing the season of Advent, and the readings of the first Sunday of Advent

Discussing the season of Advent, its theme and purpose and its colours and symbols. We also have a close look at the readings of...

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Book review: You never walk alone

If the Camino is on your bucket list, or you’re simply interested in an armchair pilgrimage, Greg’s book provides some wonderful insights.

A Tale of Redemption: Todd Carney’s transformation from menace to mentor

Whether he intends it or not, his actions mirror the example of Christ—offering guidance and support to others in the hope they might achieve something greater.

Do you walk the walk?

The Aussie Camino, tracing St Mary MacKillop's path, highlights pilgrimage as both an external journey and an inner spiritual transformation towards God.

Christmas celebratory again in Holy Land amid ongoing war

Christmas this season in the Holy Land will be celebratory despite ongoing bloodshed and war, the Holy Land's patriarchs said. And while visiting Germany, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, encouraged pilgrims to return to the birthplace of Jesus.

Viktor Orban meets with Pope Francis as they discuss Ukraine

Viktor Orban went to Rome as part of a tour of bilateral meetings that he has been conducting since holding the rotating presidency of the European Union, a role that will come to an end after this year.

Synodality in decision-making

Some people are worried that the broader participation of the faithful in decision-making, as proposed in the Final Report of the Synod on Synodality, might endanger the hierarchical structure of the church. Is this concern warranted?

Berala Parish Christmas tree invitation

Berala parish has hit on a “fruitful” way to evangelise this Advent while decorating its Christmas tree.

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