Madonna magazine is well over 100 years old and still going strong. One of the stable of Australian Jesuit publications, Madonna pitches itself as a magazine of prayer and spirituality for today's Christian. The website features the daily Scripture readings
Film Review - Margot at the wedding
18-Feb-2008
Rating: M Opens: February 21 Stars: Nicole Kidman Despite the many shades of emotions Kidman projects, I never felt anything for Margot. I didn't care when she was distressed or anxiously opening a bottle of white wine. Nor did I care what
Vatican calls for caution on Kosovo
18-Feb-2008
The Vatican has called for "prudence and moderation" after the province of Kosovo declared independence on Sunday. The call comes amid fears of violence as the Serbian Orthodox Church has urged the UN to protect the Christian minority in the
Pagans lash out at Church over exorcism blame
18-Feb-2008
The Catholic Church has been blasted by Pagans who reject that the increase in exorcisms is due to people "dabbling" in paganism. The Courier Mail reports that one priest, who asked not be named, said he was carrying out at least one exorcism a
Peoples house welcomes WYD Cross and Icon
18-Feb-2008
The World Youth Day Cross and Icon of our Lady paid an historic visit to the Parliament of Australia. The 3.8 metre high, 40 kilogram Cross and Icon were presented to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Archbishop of Sydney Cardinal George Pell, World
New sainthood guidelines released
18-Feb-2008
New guidelines have been issued by the Vatican in an effort to impose tougher restrictions on the process of sainthood. Catholic News Agency reports the Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins presented the
Hong Kong "busiest" diocese
18-Feb-2008
Hong Kong's Catholic priests are overworked and struggling to cope with the pressures of "the world's busiest diocese." The Standard reports Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong chancellor Lawrence Lee said a shortage of priests and the heavy
Schools to celebrate Catholic Education Week
18-Feb-2008
Catholic Schools Week celebrations are set for both Victoria and New South Wales in the coming weeks. Catholic School's Week will be held this year in Victoria from 9 March to 16 with the theme of the event Living Witness inspired by World Youth Day.
Salesians of Don Bosco
18-Feb-2008
This is the website of the Province of Mary Help of Christians of the Salesian of Don Bosco. The order has priests and brothers engaged in works across the globe that aim to educate and evangelise young people. The local province covers Australia, Samoa and
Radio Review - The Ark
18-Feb-2008
This Sunday, The Ark on ABC Radio National hosts the program The Gods of Freud. The founder of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, was accused by his detractors of developing a 'Jewish science'. In fact he was far more influenced by the Greco-Roman and Egyptian
Dark nights of the soul lead to faith
18-Feb-2008
We struggle mightily to attune ourselves to real religion, to stop forming God in our own image and likeness. And that is why faith is often felt as a darkness rather than as a light, as a yearning rather than as a certainty, and as a feeling of painful
Prejudice and gossip linger in deadly mix
18-Feb-2008
Not wanting conflict to re-occur is not enough to prevent it. For sustainable peace, political and economic strategies must sit alongside understanding and healing. - Eureka Street
Newly elected head of the German Catholic Church has already stirred up controversy saying clerical celibacy is a "gift" but not necessarily essential. He also added it would be a "revolution" if celibacy within the Church was
Indigenous women to share stage with Pope
18-Feb-2008
An Indigenous women's singing group from Tiwi Island will be making the exciting journey to Sydney to sing for the Pope during World Youth Day. Northern Territory News reports the group, who are based in Nguiu on Bathurst Island, call themselves
Catholic football deal on the verge of collapse
18-Feb-2008
A partnership between Italian Bishops and an Italian Football team has ended in squabble over money. Times Online reports the scheme, which was set up last October to promote ethical values in sport between Catholic sports organisation CSI (Centro
Catholics urged to dig deep for Holy Land
18-Feb-2008
Catholics are being urged to donate money to support Catholics in the Holy Land through the traditional Good Friday collection. The Prefect of the Congregation for Eastern Churches Cardinal Leonardo Sandri says supporting Catholics living in Palestine
Catholics teachers warned not to strike
18-Feb-2008
Victorian Catholic school students face chaotic disruption as teachers plan industrial action over wage increases. However, Church authorities have urged teachers not to take part in a planned strike on March 7. The Age reports both the Catholic
Mary's pain to be performed by male singer
18-Feb-2008
The Virgin Mary's anguish and pain watching her son die has been transformed into music and will have it's international premier in Sydney on Friday. The medieval poem Stabat Mater - a meditation on Mary's suffering of unknown origin and age - has
Sorry helps heal the wounds
18-Feb-2008
Josephine Munro says the historic national apology delivered by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on “Sorry Day”, February 13, has helped to heal “some of the scars” she has carried after enduring a “traumatic and racist”
Marist Laity Conference 2008
18-Feb-2008
The Marist International Laity Conference will be held in Sydney on April 18-20 2008. All Marists, Catholics and any person who would like to explore Mary's down-to-earth and practical spirituality are invited to attend. Keynote speakers
From Parish of Our Lady of The Way, North Sydney & Lavender Bay. The first Mass of the day on YouTube
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