In this opening talk for iWitness 2012 Peter Holmes explores spiritual pride and despair as two major obstacles to living a life of grace. How do we recognise when we are falling into these temptations? How can we avoid these pitfalls and open ourselves to God’s grace in the Sacraments more fully?
In this interview, Sr Moira Debono RSM looks briefly at the Sacrament of Penance, the role of the priest in the sacrament, and how this sheds light on the meaning of the priesthood itself.
Marian Apparitions: Why do they happen and what do they mean? In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul looks at the central messages of the apparitions approved by the Church in what’s been termed ‘ the Age of Our Lady’. Paul also speaks to Sister Rachel Fleurant MGL, who shares how Mary provides her with a model for her vocation and discipleship.
In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul looks at Blessed John Paul II’s great devotion to Our Lady, exemplified in his motto ‘Totus Tuus’; ‘completely yours, Mary’. Paul also speaks to Tony Grace, a convert from the Anglican Church, who shares how developing a personal relationship with Mary has helped to deepen his faith.
Archbishop Mark Coleridge looks at what the Church is, its development in the days of the early Church, the dangers of “craving acceptance” as the Church in wider society, and the Gospel that Christ and the Church proclaims.
Professor Anne Hunt speaks about the place of the saints in the Catholic Church, how they fit in, and what they mean to us. She discusses these topics with reference to a number of great saints and blesseds, including Bl. John Henry Newman, St Francis of Assisi, St Ignatius of Layola, and St Mary of the Cross – to name a few.
Paul continues his exploration of Mary in scripture, highlighting the importance of Mary under the title of Ark of the Covenant. He interviews Matt Hodgson who is in his fourth year at the Seminary of the Good Shepherd in Homebush.
Introduction to Mary in Scripture part 2: Paul Elarde continues his exploration of the role of Mary in scripture, beginning with the gospel of John. He interviews Sister M Julie Brcar on the role of Mary in her vocation.