E-News Vol 2 - No.2

February 11, 2009

From the Director - You Christians know too much about God

Chinese philosophers are famous for their thought-provoking, enigmatic statements. We Christians do have a lot of doctrines. (more)
 

Funeral in a flood

They ferried people to the school where between three and four hundred people were packed like sardines. It was standing room only. No one could lie flat. Sleep was impossible (more)
 

Parish priest recounts tragedy of Gaza

Blood-drenched Gaza, whose one and a half million residents have been robbed of the joy they once had in their hearts, I send you these words of faith and hope. May God have mercy and pity on us and leave a remnant in Gaza. (more)

 

It’s better than no clinic

The clinic in Malate parish is the only medical facility for the urban poor in their part of the city. Plans to upgrade it. (more)
 

Reflection - It’s a mad, mad world

Perhaps I should worry less about growing older and more about getting madder – mad enough to be motivated to find better strategies of resistance to the cultural messages that threaten us.(more)

 

Let the Son Shine

Lent is a time to evaluate our Catholic commitment and look at the damaged relationship between humans and nature as part of that examination. (more)

 

The Price is Right

In light of the economic situation St Columbans Mission Society has discounted their popular range of prayer books to ensure that they are available to everyone. (more)

 

Bushfires in Victoria

We are conscious of the disaster that has occurred in Victoria through the bushfires. We pray for the Victims and their families and all who have been involved and touched by the deaths of so many people.
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