A Missionary of the Sacred Heart priest who has been reviewing films for more than 50 years has launched a new book about the cinematic portrayal of Catholic priests since 1900, the ACBC Media Blog reports.
If I include myself in any critique I make of the Church, and if I reflect on how I obscure the Gospel, I will be taking a step – an important step – in “fostering ecclesial community”, writes Good Samaritan Sister and CRA Deputy President Patty Fawkner SGS in The Good Oil.
Catholic agencies have expressed disappointment at Australia’s stance at the Pacific Islands Forum after it stymied efforts by small island states to get Pacific-wide consensus on their declaration for stronger action on climate change.
Jesus was never one to ostracise people, writes CRA President Br Peter Carroll FMS. Repeatedly we see him associating with the ill, impaired and outcast; and more than that, establishing personal relationships with them, healing them, calling them into the community and inviting them into life.
