Teachings and reflections on living a life of faith by Sydney-based priest Rev Dr Richard Umbers.
Social ‘dogma’ seems to demand that faith ought to be kept behind closed doors and out of the public sphere. Fr Richard Umbers reflects on why this can’t be so, particularly within the Catholic and apostolic Church, and how we must continue to share our faith for the good of our neighbour and society as a whole.
Prayer is a non-negotiable in the daily life of a Christian, but so many of us don’t know where to start. How do we find the time? What do we do? What is mental prayer, and what difference does it all make?
In a world that’s becoming increasingly godless and driven by autonomy, those who are Christians by name are not necessarily Christians by faith. In this challenging reflection, Fr Umbers challenges us to think seriously about what we believe, and what it means for our lives.
Reflecting on the Assumption of Our Lady, Fr Richard Umbers explores our understanding of heaven, the resurrection of the body and what this means for our lives.
Fr Richard Umbers reflects on the Blessed Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit Who created us, Who dwells in us, Who by grace we are called to love and serve in trust, obedience and surrender.
Drawing on the story of the Rich Young Man in Scripture, Fr Richard Umbers reflects on how worldly attachments keep us from being truly free to follow Christ.
In this edition of Living Faith, Fr Richard Umbers relates the experience of the disciples after the Transfiguration of Christ to our own struggles with faith and faithfulness.
Fr Richard Umbers reflects on the great ‘YES’ of Our Lady that opened the door to our salvation and allowed her to become the faithful mother of Christ and His Church.