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Wednesday, 04 August 2010 |
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A new Australian movie transcends the norm in its portrayal of a contemporary marriage and motherhood.
A family moment: Fiona (Radha Mitchell) and Ben (Joel Edgerton) meet Lakshmi in Missionaries of Charity orphanage in Calcutta. photo: courtesy claire McCarthy
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A new wine and fresh skins: ecclesial movements in the Church |
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Wednesday, 04 August 2010 |
In his latest book, Auxiliary Bishop Julian Porteous of Sydney has charted a fascinating phenomenon: the rise of new and unexpected movements, often rapidly growing, in the Catholic Church. And all share exactly the same faith...
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What's happening to our boys? |
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Wednesday, 21 July 2010 |
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Maggie Hamilton’s book, What’s happening to our boys? reminded me of the William Golding classic, Lord of the Flies, but with a far more chilling dimension because it addresses real issues in the lives of boys today. In Golding’s book, published in 1954, a group of pre-teen boys find themselves stranded on an island and have to fend for themselves without the influence of any adults.
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Friday, 09 July 2010 |
By Immaculee Ilibagiza
Reviewed By Mark Reidy
Left to Tell is a journey into the depths of fear and hate that most of us will never have to experience, but ultimately it is a story of redemption, forgiveness and a glimpse into the heart of God.
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Living Biblically: a personal invitation you can take seriously |
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Thursday, 07 January 2010 |
Living Biblically, an introduction to understanding the Bible, is now in its second edition. But why is that important?
Archbishop Barry Hickey addresses the Jubilee Mass for his 50 years as priest and 25 as Bishop. His book Living Biblically is an invitation to delve into the Gospels to find the true meaning of life. Photo: Anthony Barich
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