Care for creation has always been part of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
cultures. World Environment Day and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday
provide us with opportunities to reflect on the unique place of Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander people in our nation and our church, and on the
place of human beings in creation.
Discover the Examen
Come and discover the prayer St Ignatius prayed to "seek and
find God’s will". The Examen Prayer is a transforming
and ever-growing practice in Christian spirituality. This program is offered
on 16 June
by the Canisius Centre for Ignatian Spirituality in Pymble, NSW.
Lift Up the Cross
The World Youth Day Cross and Icon will be welcomed to the North Harbour
parish on Sydney's Northern Beaches with a social justice forum
on 10 July. For more information contact paul.skippen@ozemail.com.au
Brigidine Heritage & Horizon Festival
The Brigidine Bicentenary celebrations continue with a festival to celebrate
the Brigidine heritage and future horizons, 10 - 11 August, Springvale,
VIC. For more information www.brigidine.org.au
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
Sunday Resources
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council Chair Elsie
Heiss says "'Love one another as I Love You' is
the theme for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday, 1st July, 2007.
This
is a time to celebrate together and to keep reconciliation alive." For
liturgy resources from NASTICC click here
Women's Leadership Project
The Catholic Women's League of NSW is promoting women's leadership
through workshops, scholarships and mentoring. Topics for workshops will
include: leading meetings and committees; women leading international development;
leading people with creativity and grace; and leading your family to health
and wellbeing. For more information www.cwlansw.wordpress.com
Bishops, Religious Mark Anniversary
In a pastoral letter issued on Pentecost Sunday, Archbishop Philip Wilson,
President of the Bishops Conference, marked the 40th anniversary of the
1967 referendum which gave the Commonwealth power to make laws in respect
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to count them in
the reckoning of the census. More… Catholic
Religious Australia's statement for the event is available
here
Ignatian Program for WYD
Magis 08 is a World Youth Day program for people who want to give and find
more on their journeys of faith - a faith that seeks to do justice that's
inspired by Jesus, and in the tradition of Saint Ignatius of Loyola.
Water
of Life
Robin Koning SJ reflects on the meaning of water in the Scriptures,
taking the story of the woman at the well as his starting point. More…
For Pope Benedict XVI's World Water Day Message for this
year, click here.
Reflection
Aussie Bishop at Vatican Climate Change Conference
Bishop Christopher Toohey recently told a conference convened by
the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace that celebrating and
giving thanks for this amazing planet is vital to motivating people
to do something about climate change.
