Fr Dean Marin

Opinion

No one is called to follow on their own

In reflecting on the Christian life in homilies over the years I’ve often said ‘no one is a Christian on their own’. It’s my way of naming how we are saved in Christ.

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Serra Foundation seeking support

A foundation that has supported priestly and religious vocations for more than 40 years is inviting Catholics to offer prayers and financial support to men and women making life-long commitments to the Church.

Opinion

Ordinary holiness

In our Christian story, down through the ages the idea of vocation is centred around the notions of being called to be, to listen and discern, and to respond by acting out of a particular view of life or context that is grounded in the life of Christ.

Opinion

Building up a vocational 'symphony'

St Joseph, the patron of the universal Church, was many things. In particular, he was a dreamer. God’s plan for him was revealed in dreams. God sustained him in his mission through his dreams.

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Signs of God's presence

Over the summer break my daughter messaged me while at the dentist in Sydney to tell me there were two nuns in the waiting room.