Domestic Violence

“WE must always say ‘no’ to violence in the home,” says Pope Francis. The Catholic Bishops of Victoria have issued Nov 29, a statement of Domestic violence. Domestic violence (DV) is a crisis in Australia – each week a woman dies at the hands of her partner or ex-partner. It is estimated that on in […]

Pope Francis And Refugees

POPE Francis recently addressed the issue of refugees. He noted that the only way for resolution is through solidarity where everyone pitches in because “all together we are a powerful force of support for those who have lost their homeland, family, work and dignity.” In his address the Pope continued his series of reflections on […]

Can I Change?

EVANGELIST Luke narrates the episode of Zacchaeus  (Luke 19:1-10) so that his readers would better discover what they can expect of Jesus: the Lord they invoke and follow in the Christian communities has come back to seek out and save what is lost. They must never forget it. At the same time, this story of […]

parable of the widow

THE parable of the widow and the unscrupulous judge is, like many others, an open story that can resonate differently in different listeners. According to Luke, it’s a call to pray without growing tied, but it’s also an invitation to trust that God will do justice for those who cry out to God day and […]

Increase Our Faith

FAITH and prayer are closely linked. Faith is the belief in the things that Jesus revealed to us about God, while prayer is turning our mind and heart to God and listening to what he reveals to us. The apostles said to Jesus “Increase our faith”, and Jesus replied,“If you had faith the size of […]

Social Justice Sunday

TODAY, Sunday Sept 25, is observed as Social Justice Sunday. The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has issued the annual statement titled  “A Place at the Table – Social Justice in an ageing Society”. It draws our attention to an ageing population and our journey into old age which presents us with challenges and opportunities. The […]