The Wonders of Nature in Australia
August 21, 2023
Father Julian Tenison Woods experienced financial insecurity at first-hand. To supplement his meagre income he submitted articles, letters and essays to Australian newspapers. His topics were based on his travels and observations.
The Wonders of Nature in Australia is a series of 10 such letters published in the Saturday editions of Sydney Mail and the New South Wales Advertiser during 1879. As a skilled raconteur and journalist, Fr Julian wrote with the intention of providing his dear readers with accurate descriptions supported by instructive and interesting explanations.
Age is no barrier
Joelle Sassine – Eco-Hero Profile
An active member of the Josephite Action Group and Josephite Justice Network, Joelle Sassine is proof that age is no barrier to being an Eco-Hero.
As a recent graduate from the University of Sydney, the 22-year-old has hit the ground running, working simultaneously on a variety of social justice and environmental advocacy campaigns.
Whether it’s writing letters to politicians about adopting renewables, grassroots lobbying at a local and Federal level, or rallying students for the School Strike for Climate, Joelle’s passion for the environment shines through in everything she does.
Bernadette on the march
August 15, 2023
There’s still time to donate to the Stadium Stomp taking place on 20 August.
The SOSJ Stompers are in final preparation mode – with team leader Bernadette leading the way.
World Humanitarian Day – A Good Samaritan
August 8, 2023
Annually on 19 August, we commemorate World Humanitarian Day. Twenty years ago on 19 August 2003, the United Nations lost 22 colleagues in an attack on the United Nations in Baghdad, Iraq. The tragedy profoundly changed the way in which humanitarians operate – from being respected, to being targeted – and led to the creation of World Humanitarian Day. (World Humanitarian Day)
For this day, we share Sr Helen’s story on a ‘Good Samaritan’.
Closing Mass for New South Wales Region Sesquicentenary
The quotes by Mary MacKillop, “Gratitude is the memory of the heart” (1907) and “We have much for which to be thankful” (1873) were the mantras from the Litany of Gratitude spoken by all at Mass on Saturday 15 July, marking the conclusion of celebrations during our Sesquicentenary year.
The Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel, located in North Sydney, was filled with a beautiful spirit of joy and togetherness, and we were lifted to a place of grace. We knew we were on holy ground.
A Favourite Christian Feast – The Assumption of Mary, Mother of God
Do you have a favourite Christian feast? St Mary MacKillop claimed the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (or Mother of God) as hers.[1]
This feast has its origins in Jerusalem before the end of the fourth century. The early Christians held Mary, the loving and courageous Jewish Mother of Jesus, as one of their own. They had prayed with Mary. Together they had received the gift of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The feast “The Passing of the Mother of God’’ commemorated her death.
Saint Mary MacKillop Feast Day 2023
A Message from Sr Monica Cavanagh, Congregational Leader, Sisters of Saint Joseph.
Let us rejoice in the gift of Mary MacKillop to our Church and our world as we celebrate her feast day.
Why would some people choose Religious Life today?
August 7, 2023
Annually in the Australian Catholic Church, we celebrate National Vocations Awareness Week, this year being held from 6-13 August.
Why do some people choose chastity? To live a life of poverty? To life a life of obedience?
The goal in each vocation is to love God with all one’s heart, mind, soul and strength, and to love one’s neighbour like one’s self. To each person, God will give the graces necessary to grow in holiness.