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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
In approaching the comic adventure “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” (Paramount), viewers will likely be expecting to witness more of the hyperkinetic antics that are the trademark of the Sega video game-based characters around whom the franchise is built. What they may not be bargaining for are complex layers of emotional pain.
St Peter’s Holy Door sees more than half million pilgrims in two weeks
From 24 December 2024, when the Pope inaugurated the Holy Year, to 07 January 2025, the Vatican said, 545,532 people from around the world have made the journey along the lengthy boulevard leading to St Peter’s Square and crossed through the basilica’s Holy Door.
Navigating the Soul’s Storms: Perth Locals explore the Ignatian Rules for the Discernment of Spirits
The Centre for Faith Enrichment was blessed to once again host Fr Robin Koning SJ who presented St Ignatius’ Rules of Discernment in a day event consisting of three consecutive sessions, being concluded by a guided experience of the Exa-men Prayer which helps with the day-to-day discernment of spirits.
Lourdes confirms 71st miracle – the first for an English speaker; miracle occurred in 1926.
The celebration of a Holy Year every 25 years is an acknowledgment that “the Christian life is a journey calling for moments of greater intensity to encourage and sustain hope as the constant companion that guides our steps toward the goal of our encounter with the Lord Jesus.”
Bringing Mary to life on screen is a challenge, say two Marian scholars
With D. J. Caruso’s new film “Mary” streaming on Netflix ahead of Christmas, two Marian scholars shared with OSV News that “Filmmakers face many difficulties in portraying Mary, particularly because of the four Marian dogmas”.
Church welcomes installation of new Bishop of Broome
Australia’s Catholic bishops have welcomed the installation of the Most Reverend Tim Norton SVD as the third Bishop of Broome.
Moana 2
Directed by co-writer Dana Ledoux Miller, Jason Hand and David G. Derrick Jr., Moana 2 is a lively and eye-pleasing musical is family-friendly in most respects.
‘Pilgrims of Hope’: Vatican prepares to welcome millions for Holy Year
The celebration of a Holy Year every 25 years is an acknowledgment that “the Christian life is a journey calling for moments of greater intensity to encourage and sustain hope as the constant companion that guides our steps toward the goal of our encounter with the Lord Jesus.”
Christ the King triumphs over evil with the power of love, says Pope Francis
“Those who destroy people, who make wars, what will their faces look like when they come before the Lord? ‘Why did you make that war? Why did you kill?’” God will ask, ” the Holy Father said on 24 November, the feast of Christ the King.
Wicked
Wicked’s basic message about the need to stand up against prejudice and persecution is obviously congruent with Gospel values.
