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Mother Teresa’s ‘spiritual darkness’ was not depression or loss of faith, scholar says
The “spiritual darkness” that Mother Teresa describes in her writings can be difficult to comprehend, but this feeling of emptiness was not caused by depression or a loss of faith, according to a lecturer at an academic conference organised by the Mother Teresa Institute. Source: CNA.
St Teresa of Avila’s body remains incorrupt after almost 450 years
The body of St Teresa of Ávila, a doctor of the Church, remains incorrupt after her death more than 400 years ago on October 4, 1582, Ávila Diocese in Spain reported. Source: CNA.
Next step taken in Eileen O’Connor’s journey to sainthood
Eileen O’Connor’s path to sainthood is now in God’s hands (and the care of the Vatican) after Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP formally concluded the diocesan phase of the canonisation cause. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Bethany ‘thankful to God’ for chance to play St Mary MacKillop
When Bethany Valente views her portrayal of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop on the saint’s feast day today, she will be feeling gratitude more than any other emotion. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Invitation to celebrate Mary MacKillop Feast Day
Mary MacKillop Place, the Sisters of Saint Joseph and Mary MacKillop Today are inviting people to celebrate the feast day of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop on Thursday, August 8.
Sydney church welcomes St Charbel relic
It’s no easy feat for a parishioner to get their hands on a first-class relic at the request of their parish priest. But on St Charbel’s feast, anything is possible for St Luke’s Revesby’s Rita Torbay. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
First-class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis coming to Australia
A first-class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis, who will be the Church’s first millennial saint when canonised next year, has been secured by Our Lady of Dolours, Chatswood, in the Broken Bay Diocese.
Exhibition and relic of future saint visits Australia
An international exhibition and first-class relic of Carlo Acutis has stopped by Sydney on its way to a Tasmanian tour, giving young people a chance to connect with the soon-to-be canonised Italian. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Pope Francis recognises Blessed Carlo miracle
Pope Francis has recognised a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Carlo Acutis, paving the way for him to become the first millennial saint. Source: CNA.