As Christmas approaches, the familiar story of Mary and Joseph seeking shelter in Bethlehem takes on new meaning for those of us reflecting on how we live today. The innkeeper’s lack of space has long symbolised the world’s rejection of Christ, yet this Christmas season invites us to consider a more hopeful question: Do we have room in the inn of our hearts?
In the ordinary rhythm of daily life, cleaning is one of the most basic and necessary acts. We clean our homes, our tools, our bodies and the spaces where we live and work.
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Recently on a visit to a parish, I had an interesting conversation with one of the parishioners. It centred around one phrase, ‘how can I be perfect, in an imperfect world?’. Good question.
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.
Reflection on an Easter antiphon
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.
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