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#Lovemakesaway at Catholic Communications Congress in May

30 Mar 2015 12:50 pm

Source: ACBC Communications

#Lovemakesaway at Catholic Communications Congress in May

Brigidine Sister and refugee advocate Sister Jane Keogh CSB will be a keynote speaker at the Australian Catholic Communications Congress, an event held once every three years. The theme of the Congress is: What is our voice? 'Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks' (Mt 12:34). more

  

 

"Our work is to pray, so we pray for the world"

30 Mar 2015 12:40 pm

Source: By Debra Vermeer

“Our work is to pray, so we pray for the world”

When visitors enter the Jamberoo Abbey church, the first thing to strike them is the stunning backdrop of full length glass windows behind the altar and tabernacle, bringing the beauty of God's creation right into the heart of the church and allowing all who worship there to turn their prayer outward, for the world. The impact of the windows is no accident, ... more

  

 

Journey to the City of Mercy

30 Mar 2015 12:35 pm

Source: ACBC Communications

Journey to the City of Mercy

On Palm Sunday, a newly designed 'hub' of online information and resources was launched for pilgrims and organisers in preparation for World Youth Day 2016. With 16 months to go, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Office for Youth, launched a new look World Youth Day (WYD) website for potential pilgrims and Pilgrimage Coordinators. The site will become the Australian central repository of ... more

  

 

I Was in Prison: A Window into Prison Ministry

30 Mar 2015 12:30 pm

Source: ACBC Communications

I Was in Prison: A Window into Prison Ministry

A dedicated group of prison chaplains and volunteers carry out vital work inside the walls and fences of Australia's prisons, as well as helping inmates after they serve their sentences. Their selfless efforts are often unrecognised. This paper goes behind the prison walls to redress this shortfall in understanding, with a comprehensive review of prison ministry based on interviews with chaplains and ... more

  

 

Making way for love

30 Mar 2015 12:20 pm

Source: ACBC Communications

Making way for love

It's an unusual religious community. Slightly north of Canberra city is the house. It's not a convent nor is it an apartment block. To most it would look like an ordinary home. Yet, it's an interreligious community, and much has happened within its walls. more

  

 

Tax as much a moral as a financial issue

30 Mar 2015 11:27 am

Source: Fr Brian Lucas

Tax as much a moral as a financial issue

Published in The Canberra Times 27 March 2015  The Treasurer, Joe Hockey, will release a discussion paper on Monday on our future tax system, starting a national conversation on how the government can best collect revenue. Tax reform has an impact on the daily life of all Australians, which is why it is so important for governments to get it right. Deciding what ... more

  

 

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