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Renewing hearts and minds

The season of Lent is a time for reflection on the gospels, renewal and conversion of mind and heart to a gracious God who desires to come close to us. This God, as shown to us by Jesus, is full of compassion and tenderness, slow to anger and rich in mercy.

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Fr Eka Tanaya SJ baptises Evaliah Anne Nicosia at St Ignatius Church, Norwood. Pictured, from left: dad Ethan, godmother Alexandra Carey, mum Elyse and godfather Chris Daish.
Opinion

Named and claimed for Christ

Our recent celebration of Christmas and the Christmas season was a wonderful opportunity for us to celebrate the awesome mystery of God choosing to come among us as the most fragile of human creatures; a child, totally dependent, like us, for his survival, growth, safety, protection and wellbeing, in the care of his parents, Mary and Joseph.

People

Bringing families closer to God

In the first of a series looking at the varied roles of pastoral associates in the Adelaide Archdiocese, LINDY McNAMARA chats with Deb Ripley about her work with families and helping them to build a relationship with the Church.