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BOOK REVIEW: Former journalist and columnist collates stories of faith

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.

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‘Inspiration for Daily Living’, published in 2016 is a collection of faith journeys from Catholic communities around Australia. Written by former journalist and columnist for The Record Newspaper, Deb Warrier. Image Supplied

Fr Marcellinus celebrates 50 years of road less travelled, making all the difference

For Father Marcellinus Meilak, the 50th anniversary of his ordination into the priesthood on the 11 March, passed like any other day – with a Mass in his residential Chapel and a low-key celebration at the Maltese Club in Bassendean, surrounded by friends and parishioners whom he has known during his 24 years in Perth.

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For Father Marcellinus Meilak OFM, the 50th anniversary of entry into the priesthood passed like any other day, with a Mass in his residential chapel and a low-key celebration at the Maltese Club in Bassendean, surrounded by friends and parishioners he has known in his 24 years in Perth. Photo: Caroline Smith

Summer 1993 (Estiu 1993) offers intimate portrayal of grief through eyes of a child

Catalan director Carla Simon tugs at the heartstrings in her impressive debut feature Summer 1993 (Estiu 1993).

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Catalan director Carla Simon tugs at the heartstrings in her impressive debut feature Summer 1993 (Estiu 1993). Image: Sourced

MOVIE REVIEW: Gifted, examines balance between talent and need to lead normal life

Endearing and well-acted, director Marc Webb’s drama ‘Gifted’ might have been a family-friendly movie.

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Mckenna Grace and Chris Evans star in a scene from the movie ‘Gifted’. Photo: CNS/Fox

VALE FR JIM PETRY: Fitting tribute for Father Jim Petry’s life for God and Parish

It was a day of sadness for everyone who knew Fr Jim Petry who passed away on 29 March at his Castledare VIllage in Wilson where he spent the last few years of his life.

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Fr Jim Petry passed away on 29 March at his Castledare VIllage in Wilson where he spent the last few years of his life. A man of God, a friend, and relation, people from all the Parishes he ministered at were present at St Mary’s Church in Leederville on 6 April to pay homage and say goodbye to the singing Priest. Photo: The Record

Kathleen Thompson: Turning 100 years is God’s will in my life

A Papal Blessing from Pope Francis, a special birthday greeting from Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, a letter of congratulations from HRH Queen Elizabeth, and celebrations with family and friends was the icing on the cake for Kathleen Thompson who turned 100 years young on 13 April this year.

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Kathleen Thompson receives the Apostolic Blessings from Pope Francis on the occasion of her 100th Birthday. Photo: Supplied

MOVIE REVIEW – Smurfs The Lost Village: Restlessness brings positive consequences

If you’ve always wondered, “Just what is a Smurfette?” then Smurfs: The Lost Village may be the film for you.

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Papa Smurf, voiced by Mandy Patinkin, and Smurfwillow, voiced by Julia Roberts, appear in the animated movie Smurfs: The Lost Village. Photo: CNS/Sony

MOVIE REVIEW: Masamune Shirow’s series of comics Ghost in a Shell comes to life

Live-action sci-fi themed Ghost in the Shell, by Director Rupert Sanders, is a murky, boring adaptation of a series of comics by Masamune Shirow.

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Scarlett Johansson stars in a scene from the movie Ghost in the Shell. Photo: CNS/Paramount Pictures

Book Review: Children encouraged to know their bodily rights in ‘Only For Me’

It was a casual conversation at a dinner party which led author Michelle Derrig to write the highly successful children’s book, Only For Me, which addresses the rights children have over their own bodies, and to privacy.

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A United Kingdom: Historical drama tells of love story in the face of discrimination

The historical drama A United Kingdom tells the story of Seretse Khama (David Oyelowo), an African royal who faced down mid-20th-century racial prejudice to marry Ruth Williams (Rosamund Pike), a white office worker he met in post-World War II London.

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Rosamund Pike, Madison Manowe and David Oyelowo star in a scene from the movie A United Kingdom. Photo: CNS/Fox

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