Tag: Jesus Christ

In a sporting world that often encourages athletes to build their own image, there was something refreshing about seeing a player use his moment not to promote himself, but to point to someone greater.

The Ascension was one of the few events in Jesus’ mission that was really enjoyable for him, says Philippa Martyr.

A made-up religion would have fixed up all the four Gospels long ago, says Philippa Martyr.

Imagine how much Jesus could have taught his disciples before he ascended, says Philippa Martyr.

Temptation rarely appears as obvious evil. It presents itself as a perceived good, and the real question beneath it is whether we will say, ‘My will be done,’ or ‘Thy will be done.’

An early church document, the Didache, seems to include a record of how the early Christians celebrated the Eucharist at the end of the first century. Fr John Flader takes a look at this remarkable and and sometimes moving document.

Now that the theme for the International Eucharistic Congress has been announced - what comes next?

As we approach the International Eucharistic Congress 2028 in Sydney, we are called to deepen our devotion to, and friendship with, our Eucharistic Lord by spending time in company with the Blessed Sacrament. To this end, University Catholics are hosting Abiding in Love, a night of adoration at St Patrick’s Church Hill, on November 28 from 5.30pm. 

In the Maronite church, the Sunday of the Consecration of the Church is a reminder of the marriage vows, the price Christ paid for his bride, the price Christ paid for the redemption and liberation of every one of us, writes Fr Eliah Abboud.

People query why they should make the effort to attend Mass when there are so many other pressing demands upon our time, yet upon reflection, that attitude nevertheless loses sight of the reality at hand.

Love means caring enough to have the courage to fight for the truth. This does not mean we should be provocative or careless: free speech is also prudent speech and we need to choose our words and pick our battles carefully. But God expects us to pick some.

Fr Flader, my name is Natalia and I was wondering whether there is a St Natalia. Can you help me?