There is no doubt that the historic abdication of Pope Benedict XVI has raised questions and fears for Christians and non-Christians alike. Taking a step back from all the speculation about motives and prophecies, Fr Epeli Qimaqima reflects on the gift of Benedict XVI: how even through his decision to renounce his papacy, he continues to lead us faithfully to Christ.
At IMS 2013, Vince Fitzwilliams speaks on the fruits of the Spirit, the healing power of God, and how the Spirit can help us overcome the greatest troubles and temptations…
Eduardo Verastegui had worked in music, modelling and television, and was just kicking off his dream career in Hollywood when he started to feel something was missing. After rediscovering the beauty of his Catholic faith Eduardo vowed that whatever he did, it needed to glorify God.
In this talk from IMS 2013, Chris Beran uses The Dialogue of St Catherine of Siena to explore how we can know ourselves and the love of God for us through prayer of contemplation…
In the first episode of Q&A for 2013, Bishop Julian Porteous answers our questions about Pope Benedict XVI’s abdication: Why did he do it? Which name will he go by? What happens in conclave? Plus this week’s Did You Know: where did Catholics get the ‘Hail Mary’?
Fr Robert Barron explores the idea that in a culture so dominated by relativism, beauty is the most effective means of evangelisation.
In his fifth talk at IMS 2013, Professor Drake McCallister discusses liturgy in relation to the Paschal Mystery, how the grace of the Cross comes to us through the Holy Spirit, and how we are temples of the living God – a fact which urges us to holiness.
40 Days for Life has now launched in cities around Australia. In Sydney, Bishop Julian Porteous was joined by close to 500 vigilers for an opening Mass followed by a procession to mark the beginning of the campaign. In this homily he reflects on the great dignity of every human being, and our call to uphold it.