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Articles by Orla Wright
Responding to our baptismal call
Opinion Each year I am often met with surprise when I tell people that Easter is actually a busier time for the Catholic Church than Christmas.
Where the real things are
Opinion As so many of us come to this Christmas time at the end of a busy year, the Australian cartoonist, Michael Leunig offers a promise that seems so very remote from the world of financial, relational, political and social challenges we’ve needed to engage.
Salvation for all people of goodwill
Thursday October 31, 2024 Opinion The recent journey of Pope Francis to Asia and Oceania was widely reported, mostly in a positive way. Remarks he made about the religions of the world were particularly noticed.
Keeping God in the news
Thursday October 31, 2024 Opinion It was both humbling and a privilege to be able to share the remarkable story of young Javale Morato this month.
Month of remembrance
Thursday October 31, 2024 Opinion When I grew up in Ireland, folklore and faith were intertwined in many celebrations. Pro-lifers heartened by close vote A fair innings by long-serving sacristan ZimCatholics brighten The Bend Companions on faith journey Kids come first at Tea Tree Gully Our ancestors divided the year into two seasons. Bealtaine, celebrated in May, marks the end of darkness and the arrival of light and new beginnings.
Power of the Holy Cross
Opinion September 14 is the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. This feast is so important that it replaces Sunday when it falls on the Lord’s Day. For those of us baptised in the Catholic faith, our first ritual step into Christianity was the wordless reception of the symbol of the cross when the celebrant claimed us for Christ by tracing the sign on our forehead.
Insights into complex conflict
Opinion Nine months ago I wrote about the Hamas attacks on a kibbutz in southern Israel where I lived and worked as a volunteer in the early 1980s. SA woman runs lifeline to Gaza Freedom to prisoners A fair go for every child Building on blessings of the past Mother nature’s creature comforts Back then I spoke of my conflicting emotions as I watched videos of the shocking terrorist attacks on Israelis and the subsequent relentless bombing of Gaza.
Freedom to prisoners
Opinion I have been to prison a few times. Sometimes in my capacity as either chaplain or bishop, or as friend. Sometimes maximum security, sometimes minimum security or even ‘prison’ farms. A fair go for every child Building on blessings of the past Mother nature’s creature comforts Welcoming new members into the faith family I still haven’t found what I’m looking for The reception is always one of welcome from both the authorities and the inmates. Security is tight, everyone is watchful.
Welcoming new members into the faith family
Opinion Welcoming a new member into the family – whether it is a newborn baby, a newly adopted child, or someone joining through marriage – brings a mix of joy, hope and sometimes apprehension. This addition changes the dynamics of our family life, and we open our hearts, eager to share love, traditions and daily experiences, hoping the new member will fit in and embrace us.
Filling the belly and the soul
Opinion The simple act of preparing a meal for another person does more than just fill the belly, it also has the potential to ignite the soul. Reflections of Lithuanian history Anna’s great escape Honouring 70 years of heart and truth Pride of Penola Lighthouse for sound literacy The last thing many of us want to do at the end of a long work day is wash, peel and cook fresh produce. Yet, done mindfully, the simple act of food preparation has the power to change the tone of the day.
Living Easter - The Southern Cross
Opinion For some, Easter is a day. For us it is a season. For St Augustine it is a sacrament. Anna’s great escape Honouring 70 years of heart and truth Pride of Penola Lighthouse for sound literacy Filling the belly and the soul We have grown accustomed to doing that little bit more during Lent: becoming more charitable; hollowing out our small-heartedness and enlarging the space therein for God, for others, our best self and the whole of creation.
Religious freedom a human right
Opinion The Australian Law Reform Commission report, ‘Maximising the Realisation of Human Rights: Religious Education Institution and Anti-Discrimination Laws’ was presented in Federal Parliament by the Attorney General Mark Dreyfus on March 21.
Ten works of penance
Opinion If Lent has become routine or hollow for you, consider these ten forms of penance from the tradition and what they might look like for you today. The art (and heart) of podcasting Maitland Vinnies shop blessed Greeting to Spirit at Lockleys No strings attached Resource for Year of Prayer As Christians, it is our lifelong responsibility to strive to conform ourselves to Christ.
Creativity in our classrooms
Opinion The school year has begun and with it new ideas and opportunities as well as the natural excitement for any teacher keen to explore new thinking and projects.
What do we really want in life?
Thursday February 01, 2024 Opinion There is something refreshing that happens when a new year begins. It presents the opportunity to participate more deeply in God’s mercy as we set the counters back to zero and begin again. We can rule the line under the previous year and deepen our hope that the new year will be better, or at least different. We may express this hope in making new year resolutions; we may express this in just wanting this year to be better than last year.
From mourning to gratitude
Thursday February 01, 2024 Opinion As a child I was under the impression that Lent was primarily a season of mourning. Following the design of God Hitting all the right notes Taking time out to pray A sense of belonging Katie joins The Southern Cross team With the approach of Good Friday, on which day we recall that our Saviour was nailed to the Cross, I felt it was my failings and sinfulness that caused Jesus’ crucifixion.
Politics of sport
Thursday February 01, 2024 Opinion As we enjoy the usual summer smorgasbord of sport it might seem frivolous of us Aussies to be so obsessed with our sporting heroes when there is such terrible suffering in other parts of the world. Following the design of God Hitting all the right notes Taking time out to pray A sense of belonging Katie joins The Southern Cross team But it was interesting to hear Pope Francis talk recently about the power of sport to unite people and build bridges.
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