Origen: On Prayer
Origen: On Prayer The coming of the kingdom of God, says our Lord and Saviour, does not admit of observation and there will be no-one to say “Look here! Look there!” For the kingdom of God is within us and within our hearts. And so it is beyond doubt that whoever prays for the coming of the kingdom of God within himself is praying rightly, praying for the kingdom to dawn in him, bear fruit and reach perfection. For...
A Letter from Mary Wagner
A Letter from Mary Wagner Pro-life prisoner, Mary Wagner, wrote this letter to encourage all Christians in carrying their crosses, particularly those in Canada, who are being threatened with the removal of their conscientious objection to doctor-abetted euthanasia. Thanks to Toronto Catholic Witness for making this letter available here. January 23, 2016 My dear Christian Sisters and Brothers, Since we are all so deeply concerned for...
Mother of Sorrows and Sorrowing Mothers
Mother of Sorrows and Sorrowing Mothers Fr. Peter Murphy gave this meditation at the recent Life and Family National Conference 2016 in Albury, New South Wales, organised by Family Life International. (Please visit their website here to find out more about this wonderful Australian pro-life group!) Fr. Murphy serves on the FLI Advisory Board and is also a great support to the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants in Albury....
Pro-life Pilgrimage: Part 1 - Faith!
Pro-life Pilgrimage: Part 1 - Faith! (See part 2 here and part 3 here!) Some of my friends asked for a travelogue, so I’ll get something written while I have credit on the computer - no free wifi here at the hotel. As I flew across the Pacific Ocean. a thought was preoccupying me - how many really good people are being held back from living out a dream or failing to act on an inspiration out of fear?...
On Papal Visits
On Papal Visits Australians haven’t had an opportunity to attend a Papal Mass for some years now, when Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was here seven years ago for World Youth Day. My eldest son was able to go, and I had planned to fly from Tasmania to Melbourne with my then teenage daughter, but God had other plans. I fell pregnant with my twins, my eleventh and twelfth children, and thus, although disappointed, the domestic church...
Lack of Love in Your Orthodox Parishes
Lack of Love in Your Orthodox Parishes: A Poem Heavenly Mother I see that you are grieving For the lack of love in parishes Many are the people there Conscientious Faithful Orthodox But it makes you sad Because they do not love To offer help for the spirit alone Without fellowship Without love Is meagre help indeed So many need more Someone to talk to Someone to listen They need a friend When friends are...
Pregnancy Assistance in Australia:
