The topic of liturgical music is one that evokes much passion and interest among Catholics, as shown by the numerous letters The Record received earlier this year regarding the topic. But debates over what is and is not appropriate at Mass are not new, as Matthew Biddle explains.

Underlying the fiercest battles of ideas in contemporary life are competing notions of who and what we are. French Jesuit Henri de Lubac (1896-1991) tackled these head on, writes Dr Andrew Kania, and so must we.

I have always thought that it is not easy to go straight to heaven when we die but, based on the Summa Theologica of St Thomas Aquinas, that the Anointing of the Sick removes all our temporal punishment and, in any case, there is a plenary indulgence at death for those who prayed. Is this true?

Many of us pursue physical health and weight loss to the point of obsession, yet we can’t make the time to look after our spiritual health.

The Holy Name Society was established in the 13th century to encourage reverence for the name of Jesus, as a means of counteracting the blasphemy that was common in society. Today, when there are arguably more examples of blasphemy surrounding us, the Society’s practices remain relevant, as Matthew Biddle explains…

I have been fascinated by your account of the Eucharistic miracles of Buenos Aires and Poland. What is the connection between these and the miracle of Lanciano in Italy?

Geraldton priest Fr Michael Morrissey has provided guidance and support to hundreds of Australian soldiers over the past 30 years. He’s also constantly aware of the need to remember those who have died in battle, as Juanita Shepherd reports…

After she began attending Whitford parish, personal difficulties struck and yet Alison Hodson says it was then God spoke to her in a new way.

ON 365 DAYS of the year, Fr James McCarthy will don his priestly vestments, celebrate Mass, and talk to his parishioners about the Church and God. But on 22 Saturdays every summer, Fr James will wear his grass-stained whites, run around after a cricket ball, and talk about batting orders, inswingers, and that huge six he hit over cow-corner. The Sydney-based Catholic priest isn’t exac...

After battling with Cancer Bishop Anthony Burgess was airlifted to Sydney on Sunday, September 8. He returned to the Lord he so faithfully served on October 23, 2013 at 7am PNG time.