Getting eco-theology right
By Dr Matthew Del Nevo

One of the great delusions of the contemporary political scene is that ecological problems can be solved at the political level of governments and scientific fixes. Christians buy into this delusion as casually as everyone else in our society.

Ecology, a Key Area of Mission in a Secular Society
By Anne Lanyon

Recently I attended the Intelligence Squared Debate: The World Would Be Better Off Without Religion held in Sydney. The large crowd suggested great interest in the topic which was debated at a secular level.

5 Ways to Celebrate Rosh Hashanah
By Teresa Pirola

Rosh Hashana is the Jewish New Year, celebrating God as Creator and King. It also begins a period of repentance that culminates ten days later in the celebration of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.

10 Tips to Green your Parish
By Martin Teulan

Use recycled or part-recycled paper for your parish bulletin. This is now possible, as the quality is now vastly improved so that brightness is improved; the products are approved for photocopiers while prices now are quite close to that of regular paper.

Will The Lotus Bloom Again?
A reflection on identity, spirituality and radical conversion.
By Geraldine Kearney sgs

Some eight years ago when I was studying and writing my thesis for my Doctor of Ministry at Theological Union in Chicago, I was inspired by Theologian, Paul Knitter.

The Hermitage of the South
By Peter McNamara

The Marist Brothers have made a commitment to develop their property just out side Mittagong with an emphasis on the natural beauty of the land, the rhythm of the work of human toil in producing grapes and wines, and where this eco focus can be the texture upon which Marists from around the world can retreat to and explore their Marist spirituality.

A new name for Eco-spirituality
By Dr Charles Rue SSC

The word eco-spirituality is not always a helpful one. It can raise images of people hugging trees, bowing to points of the compos or speaking in tearful tones about the lost habitat of an owl. While such images express real eco-concern, they rarely inspire ordinary people.

Pope Notes Secret to Effective Planet-Saving

Says Key Is Recognizing Role of Creator
BRESSANONE, Italy, AUG. 20, 2008 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI says initiatives to save the planet are only effective if they are based on the awareness that creation begins with God.

Communicating Faith in a Post-Christian Age: Learning the new language of dialogue
Presented by Prof Keith Pecklers sj

Date: Tuesday 23 September, Time: 7pm – 8:30pm, Venue: The Epping Club, 45-47 Rawson Street, Epping, Transport: A short walk from Epping train station, Donation: $5 at the door, To Register: contact The Broken Bay Institute 9847 0030

Urban Pilgrimage in Western Sydney

This urban pilgrimage provides a chance to meet people of diverse cultures and backgrounds who live and work within Western Sydney communities. 17th– 21st October, 2008

Liturgical Spirituality
By Rev Dr John Frauenfelder& Sr Jill Shirvington op

9am-4pm, 8-10 October 2008
This unit aims to create within the daily experience of life as we live it, an awareness of that world as a spiritual place in which the human spirit can find the fulfilment of its ultimate purpose – liturgical spirituality is none other than the practical living in our everyday lives of the spirit of the liturgy.

Liturgy in a Postmodern Age
By Professor Keith Pecklers sj

Monday 22 September – Worship and Culture in Dialogue: Lessons from History

Practical Introduction to Canon Law
By Rev Peter Slack

9am-4pm, 30 September - 3 October 2008
Rev Peter Slack is an authority on issues relating to Canon Law. He is Chancellor of Lismore Diocese and Director, Lismore Office, Tribunal of the Catholic Church (NSW & ACT).