This Sunday just gone is known in the liturgical life of the Church as not only the Fourth Sunday of Easter but it is also called Good Shepherd Sunday. It is a time when we reflect on the meaning of seeing in Jesus - our Good Shepherd - the One Who cares for us, nourishes…

The resemblance is striking and profound!! Pope Paul VI - (image credit: Faith ND - University of Notredame) Archbishop Oscar Romero - (image credit: Ascesion Press) Pope Leo XIV - newly elected as of the 8th May 2025 (image credit: Vatican News) And so we have a new Holy Father, who is carrying on the…

(Image credit: La Croix) This whole debacle over Donald Trump dressing up as the pope has many Catholics in the U.S. and abroad in uproar over what they believe is fickle mockery. At first I also thought that was so inappropriate, and more like him (an Evangelical Protestant 🤣), poking some silly fun at "the…

https://www.abc.net.au/religion/pope-francis-was-man-of-god-and-man-of-science/105213744 Commentary I couldn't agree more with the title of this article. It has poise, presence, and praise to offer someone, who no doubt, rightfully left an indelible mark of universal appeal, transversing borders, boundaries, peripheries, margins, cultures, countries, states, nations, creeds, colours and every other kind of differentiating mark that distinguishes the varieties of…

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-23/the-changing-face-of-catholicism-in-australia/104967032 Commentary Now, regarding the issue of women and leadership, I verily think that the Church at its head needs to be steered by a Paternal heart, reflecting the Father Heart of God, as dictated by the Petrine tradition. However, additionally, I think reform should consist of creating or forming a Chancellery, much like that…

https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/maga-catholics-move-to-take-back-control-of-the-church-20250424-p5ltx4 Commentary So what does the abbreviation "MAGA" stand for in light of the contemporary politics within American Catholicism? I discovered that it actually has nothing in particular to do with Catholicism as such and merely stands for "Make America Great Again"! You could hardly call this a zealously religious leaning in St Jose María…

Tonight I was searching for the contact details of a friend from some time back whom I sensed God leading me to try and reconnect with them. While looking for their contact information, incidentally it wasn't found but the following printed article was...... And this photograph voluminously speaks for itself, in light of all that…

Pope Francis passed into Eternal Life today at the age of 88 (Courtesy of EWTN News) Channel 7 News was holding a special broadcast on the death of the Holy Father, and I was very glad to see they made the effort to honour him in a special way. I was also very thankful to…

Papa Francesco (Jorge Bergoglio) 1936-2025 Prayer for Our Holy Father Who Has Died Eternal God,With sorrowful hearts we entrust to You our beloved Holy Father Francis.Your faithful servant who devoted his life to guiding Your people with love, humility, and truth. Thank You for the gift of his life, his priestly service, and his unwavering…

https://www.abc.net.au/religion/miracle-of-maria-60-years-sound-of-music-epic-julie-andrews/105175130 Commentary (Originally written on Holy Saturday) And, wasn't I pumped to learn of this article where upon I chanced upon it only roughly 30mins ago! As I just can't get enough of this timeless cinematic classic that many of us know and love: The Sound of Music. However, my hopes were dashed to bits…