Dr Ryan Messmore has broadcast his love life to the world.
The Catholic theologian, who is based in Brisbane. Queensland, has written a book about his four-year courtship and subsequent marriage to his wife Karin Messmore. Born to a devout Methodist family as one of triplets and later became an Anglican then a Catholic, Dr Messmore said writing a book had always been in the pipeline. By Emilie Ng.

For West Australian poet and writer Andrew Lansdown, Japan has long been a subject of fascination, for its literary styles, its history and landscape – and this is something he draws on again in his most recent release, Kyoto Sakura Tanka.

The Kimberley region of far-north Western Australia has long been a place of faith, with churches and schools being established there from the late 19th century onwards, and a recent book, A Photographic History of the Catholic Church in the Kimberley, collates this well, with images and stories of the parishes and local people in the area.

Throughout history, there have been numerous debates about the various aspects of Catholic belief and teachings, and a recent book by Australian theologian Tracey Rowland attempts to compile and explain these for a lay audience.

In reading the recently released In God’s Hands: The Spiritual Diaries of John Paul II, it would be normal to question one’s worthiness in having the opportunity to gain such an insight into one of the greatest minds the Catholic Church has seen.

Stories of faith journeys can be beneficial in a number of ways, in particular by illuminating how individuals encounter God throughout their lives and revealing the daily practices that strengthen this connection.

By Caroline Smith With the growing popularity of adult colouring-in books, which encourage users to relax and reflect through the creative process, it’s not surprising that Christian themes have started to make an appearance. Meditating the Spectrum of Salvation by Sydney-based illustrator Mervyn Soares is one such example. A one-of-kind, contemplative colouring book, it provides people wit...

Parents and teachers looking for ways to discuss faith with their children may find a handy resource in 40fied The Kids Magazine published by Sydney-based company, The LMent.

How do you pray without ceasing? Do you discuss every little decision you face during the day? Do you give God status updates every minute? Do you shut yourself away from human society altogether, and interact only with God?

There could not have been a better writer taking on the brief biography of ANZAC Catholic Army Chaplain Fr John Fahey than leading Western Australian historian, author and researcher Ruth Marchant-James.