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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
‘Grace is the gift of a good thing that is unearned’
It is the peace of God given when there seems to be turmoil all around and I need help to find my way through the darkness; it is the grace God gives, embodied in Jesus Christ who rose from the dead offering hope to all of us even if we do not deserve it.
PAS incorporates spiritual and social development for people with intellectual disability
Personal Advocacy Service (PAS) commenced in 1989 on the initiative of parents of people with intellectual disability who wanted their children to receive the sacraments and gain greater spiritual depth in understanding God’s love for them.
Marking a century since Mary Glowrey’s WA visit
We know from her subsequent letter writing, how much Mary relished, the sights and sounds of Fremantle and Perth. From the ship, she was warmly greeted by relatives, including her paternal uncle John Glowrey and his family. John became a Western Australian MLC and was the successful publican of the Palace Hotel on St George’s Tce.
Lifelong learning for Life, Marriage and Family
Lifelong learning is a widely accepted part of any worthwhile endeavour and in the rapidly changing situations of 2020, the Centre for Life, Marriage & Family (CLMF) continues to offer support, educate and create resources and help form the lives of others.
Adult faith education for the third millennium: Exploring Christian culture at the Centre for Faith Enrichment
Aimed at the laity and spoken in a series of lectures delivered in 1851, the earlier comment reflects St John Henry Newman’s desire for Catholics to know their faith.
Catechist Service supports Religious Education, Sacrament preparation
The Catechist Service supports Religious Education and Sacrament preparation for the roughly 50 per cent of Catholic primary school-aged children who are not in Catholic schools.
Have you ever thought about becoming a saint? Why do we need to console Jesus?
I used to think that there was no point for me to try to become a saint. Being conscious of my selfishness and sin, I had no desire for holiness as I thought it was unattainable. One day, I came across a book that truly changed the way I perceive God’s love and mercy; and hence, the true meaning of holiness.
Launch of Social Justice Statement 2020: ‘To Live Life to the Full’
Divine Mercy Sunday, the last of the eight days of special rejoicing and celebration of Easter, was inaugurated by St John Paul II to highlight that at the centre of Holy Week and Easter, lies the immense compassion and mercy God has for all people. The greatest sign of the love of God for us has been the sending of Jesus, who by enduring his passion inflicted on him by scheming men, would bring about our salvation and freedom.
A holistic approach to healing, hope
Along the way, we are thrown a few curve balls and we may find ourselves in places not on our personal itinerary.
Faith through social justice action – a truly privileged space
As the JEDO Director, I’m constantly thankful for the gift to enable and facilitate such a service ministry within the Adult Faith Formation agencies, especially at a time when there is a great sense of uncertainty, as well as shared grief and loss; for I know “the Spirt intercedes with sighs too deep for words” (Romans 8:26).
