For many years, we’ve sung Brian Boniwell’s hymn ‘The Lord is my Shepherd’ (based on Psalm 23) on Sundays, at school and during funeral Masses in place of the responsorial psalm.
The Word of God is living and active (Hebrews 4:12). It is not a distant echo from the past, but a living presence that continues to speak into the life of the Church today.
The topic of surrogacy has been in the spotlight again as the Australian Law Reform Commission reviews the current laws with a view to reducing barriers to couples seeking to have a child this way in Australia.
As the Church celebrates National Vocations Awareness Week from August 3-10, Fr Dean Marin turns to St Augustine to reveal the transforming power of God’s call.
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The Integrity and Safeguarding Department continues to work closely with parishes and multicultural communities across the Archdiocese of Adelaide to integrate safeguarding into every dimension of parish life.
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Reflection on an Easter antiphon
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We have often heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It kick starts your metabolism, helps you burn energy, and gets your brain moving for whatever lies ahead, whether it's school, work or family commitments. Our bodies need fuel to function properly. Without it, we slow down, lose focus, and struggle to keep up with life’s demands.
Nine years ago I was fortunate to have the opportunity to interview Sr Maryanne Welsh rsj, then a sprightly 88 year old with a twinkle in her eye and a soft Irish lilt.
‘I recommend you adopt the circle of sleep theory when looking for somewhere to bed down for the night.’
Two elections. One secular, one sacred. On May 3, Australia witnessed a Federal election that brought sweeping political change and fresh debates about leadership, values, and national direction. Just a few days after, in Rome, we welcomed a new Pope Leo XIV – elected through the ancient and prayerful ritual of the conclave.
We were at the start of a geography lesson when Nick Hamilton turned around towards me and Ian.
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