July 2008

04 July 2008

697

Dr Graham English: The importance of religious freedom…

03 July 2008

696

Bishop Geoff Robinson reports on his Nth American trip and responds to Aus Bishops and Cdl Re

02 July 2008

695

A couple of WYD jokes and KateD's reflection on the value in Sharing Our Stories

01 July 2008

694

Dr Andrew Kania looks at the sort of relationship God seems to be calling each one of us into..

     June 2008

30 June 2008

693

The Holy Spirit -vs- Ego and Fear. An conversation with Robert Blair Kaiser. Tom Lee on St Paul.

29 June 2008

692

Tom McMahon: Jesus came to free us from superstition and ignorance…

28 June 2008

691

EDITORIAL COMMENTARY: What lessons can we learn from the Bethel Covenant Community?

27 June 2008

690

Deo Gratias and Kaiser competition promotion

26 June 2008

689

Brian Coyne reviews Paul O'Shea's book on Pius XII and concludes this is an important book.

25 June 2008

688

Tom McMahon: What does it take to make the people angry?

24 June 2008

687

Andrew Kania: "Our of whose misery?" A commentary on Euthanasia

23 June 2008

686

Tom Lee: Enter the Gentiles and the first major dispute needing resolution through a Council…

22 June 2008

685

Dr Peter Jensen declares formal split in the Anglican Communion

21 June 2008

684

WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Dr Andrew Kania on the row between the Ukrainian Catholics and Rome over recognition of their Patriachy; Richard Sipe's report on Bishop Robinson's tour of America

20 June 2008

683

Follow up to Kevin Murphy's commentary from yesterday: New Ways of Being Church

19 June 2008

682

Fr Kevin Murphy: New Ways of Being Church

18 June 2008

681

Thank you!

17 June 2008

680

Let's re-examine the entire Abortion Debate afresh: Dr Andrew Kania and Brian Coyne

16 June 2008

679

Church Resources story in The Age, Catholica Competition, Robert Bliar Kaiser, Bishop Robinson video, Lead Commentary: Tom Lee on the first Great Missionary Journeys

15 June 2008

678

Launch of Kaiser Book competition and Tom McMahon's second commentary on Sacraments

14 June 2008

677

Vince Exley introduces us to Dr Gerald G May's "Addiction and Grace"

13 June 2008

676

The Bishops new initiative on evangelisation — will it work?

12 June 2008

675

Collins-Purcell urge petitioners to write directly to Pope Benedict. Today's lead commentary: Kerry Gonzales share a few thoughts on World Youth Day.

11 June 2008

674

A Prayer for Our Time: How do you pray today? What do you pray for?

10 June 2008

673

Dr Andrew Kania: To quote Desiderius Erasmus – "War is Sweet … to the ignorant!"

09 June 2008

672

Bill Moyers on the value of a free and independent media

08 June 2008

671

Tom McMahon's introduction to a new series looking at Sacraments in a Technological Age. Also segment 2 of the conversation with Adel Ghali. Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini urges Church reform.

07 June 2008

670

Catholica Conversations: Conversation 01 – Brian Coyne and Adel Ghali. Also News stories: Richard Dubro email re Opus Die; Paul Collins and Frank Purcell respond to Archbishop Wilson's letter

06 June 2008

669

Richard L. Walters: Reclaiming the Spirit of Jesus

05 June 2008

668

Br Luke Saker's study on attitudes of Catholic University students.

04 June 2008

667

Wednesday Forum: What do you honestly believe today?

03 June 2008

665

Dr Andrew Kania: A caution to the Latin church from Eastern rite Catholics

02 June 2008

665

Tom Lee: The new religion gets a name — "Christiani"

01 June 2008

664

Editor: What is ":truth" and where is it to be found?

     May 2008

31 May 2008

663

A birthday and some big developments…

30 May 2008

662

Bishop Robinson defies censure in Canada to speak in Toronto

29 May 2008

661

Brian Coyne: A personal Christology?

28 May 2008

660

Bishop Geoffrey Robinson on network television in America. Wednesday Forum asks about the importance of contemplation in the practice of our faith?

27 May 2008

659

Andrew Kania: The Wretched of the Earth (cf. Isaiah 49:13-26) and comment on Phillip Jensen, +Michael Malone, & Growth in Catholica readership

26 May 2008

658

Tom Lee: Sorting the facts from the mythology in the trials and crucifixion of Jesus

25 May 2008

657

An interview with God's Callgirl, Carla van Raay

24 May 2008

656

Bishop Patrick Power's heartfelt expression of support for Bishop Geoffrey Robinson

23 May 2008

655

Paul Collins Letter regarding Bishop Geoffrey Robinson and an exclusive preview of Amanda McKenna's new song, "Take The World Away"

22 May 2008

654

A conversation with Barry Sinclair on the sea-change attitude to divorce and remarriage that occurred in the Catholic Church from the mid-1970s.

21 May 2008

653

Catholica Poll: Who's perceived as the most effective Catholic bishop in Australia?

20 May 2008

652

Andrew Kania examines the meaning in Jn 8:32 — The truth will set you free!

19 May 2008

651

Tom Lee examines the origina and development of the Eucharist as the central sacrament

18 May 2008

650

A provocative call from Tom McMahon for the Church to face up to and deal with the issues of human sexuality honestly and directly.

17 May 2008

649

Professor Len Swidler contributes to the on-going discussion about miracles and the ways God interacts with Creation…

16 May 2008

648

BREAKING NEWS: Bishop Robinson rejects criticism of Australian Bishops. Lead Commentary: Fr Daniel Donovan: the pastoral care of the people when a priest leaves or is moved Part II…

15 May 2008

647

BREAKING NEWS: Cardinal Mahony bans Bishop Robinson, Lead Commentary: Fr Daniel Donovan: the pastoral care of the people when a priest leaves or is moved…

14 May 2008

646

Wednesday forum: What are the 3 most important aspects of prayer?

13 May 2008

645

Andrew Kania: Who probes the innermost depths of our being?

12 May 2008

644

Tom Lee: The Ministry of Jesus exploring the Beatitudes

11 May 2008

643

Tom McMahon concludes his series on priesthood – reflections on a lifetime that encompassed priesthood and fatherhood

10 May 2008

642

Kerry Gonzales: The nature of belief

09 May 2008

641

Should Catholics respect pro-choice people and atheists?

08 May 2008

640

A whole chorus of commentators looking at the power of prayer: Thomas Merton, Patrick Collins, Ian Elmer and even the guy who trades under the name The Kid on the Speedwell

07 May 2008

639

A conversation with three leading liturgical composers: Monica O'Brien, Gina Ogilvie and Amanda McKenna

06 May 2008

638

Dr Andrew Kania: Vox populi, vox dei!

05 May 2008

637

Tom Lee: What would Jesus think?

04 May 2008

636

"Pit Stop" email commentary only today

03 May 2008

635

Farmer Jack with an exclusive: the itinerary for Pope Benedict's holiday in Australia & The final part of Dr Padovano's essay

02 May 2008

634

News Story: A matter requiring urgent investigation concerning a Catholic Covenant Community in Perth

01 May 2008

633

The value of Catholic teachers and Dr Anthony Padovano reflects on "What is our legacy?"

     April 2008

30 Apr 2008

632

"What a radically beautiful theology this is, eh?" Wednesday forum on the spirituality of Thomas Merton

29 Apr 2008

631

Dr Andrew Kania looks at what is locked up in our name…

28 Apr 2008

630

Tom McMahon's moving confession of his journey from Catholic priest to father.

27 Apr 2008

629

Book Review by Brian Coyne: Stephen Utick's biography of Charles Gordon O'Neill, founder of the Vinnies in NSW and New Zealand

26 Apr 2008

628

Dr Anthony Padovano: What can we learn from former priests?

25 Apr 2008

627

"Welcome to God's mosh pit" SMH feature article by Linda Morris

24 Apr 2008

626

A new addiction and Fr Kevin Murphy takes another look at why people are leaving

23 Apr 2008

625

Wednesday Forum: Detaching oneself from the distractions of the world

22 Apr 2008

624

Dr Andrew Kania: Healing the split between East and West in the Church

21 Apr 2008

623

Dr Anthony Padovano: "Shattered Hopes" — Hope is Justified

20 Apr 2008

622

Tom McMahon: Priesthood #13 – Part 2 of 3 on skin and Jesus

19 Apr 2008

621

Dr Anthony Padovano: "Shattered Hopes"

18 Apr 2008

620

Have Christian religious values shaped civil law in Australia as much as they have in the United States?

17 Apr 2008

619

Time — the prison that encloses all of us

16 Apr 2008

618

Something to celebrate and a new experiment – Forum discussion on Spirituality of Thomas Merton

15 Apr 2008

617

Dr Andrew Kania: The Moving Finger (cf Ecclesiastes 11: 4-6)

14 Apr 2008

616

Bringing the Good News to All people & conclusion to Tom Lee's manuscript…

13 Apr 2008

615

A discussion on priesthood taking up from Tom McMahon's series...

12 Apr 2008

614

Brian Coyne: Finding "peace with God": How important is it?.

11 Apr 2008

613

Vince Exley: looking for the balance in our spirituality.

10 Apr 2008

612

A new "baby" — Amanda's new recording "Bread of Life". No lead commentary today.

09 Apr 2008

611

Peregrinus continues his examination of the conflict between Obedience or Conscience in Christian morality

08 Apr 2008

610

Dr Andrew Kania: a fascinating way of exploring the nature of our own adult relationship with God

07 Apr 2008

609

Looking for positive alternatives… Tom Lee: "The future for Christianity and the Papacy"

06 Apr 2008

608

Tom McMahon: Priesthood #11 "Imagination is the ticket to stay on board this Polar Express"

05 Apr 2008

607

Daniel Gullotta: On the Third Day

04 Apr 2008

606

Brian's Take: The paradox in ":following Jesus Christ"…

03 Apr 2008

605

No publication this day

02 Apr 2008

604

Peregrinus writes on the conflict between Obedience or Conscience in Christian morality

01 Apr 2008

603

Andrew Kania: The power of our voices and actions…

     March 2008

31 Mar 2008

602

Tom Lee: "Religion – something done in private by consenting adults!"

30 Mar 2008

601

Tom McMahon: "Fr McKenzie, darning his socks and writing out the sermon no one will hear"…

29 Mar 2008

600

Daniel Gullotta: Studying and Understanding the Crucifixion of Jesus

28 Mar 2008

599

Update from Dr Armen Gakavian, Amanda release of As One Voice hymnal, Adele and Ben Coyne representing Australian lawyers at competition in Bangalore

27 Mar 2008

598

Vince Exley: a personal Creed

26 Mar 2008

597

Peregrinus: A Catholic view on cruising

25 Mar 2008

596

Dr Andrew Kania "Led to Distraction (cf. John 4: 13-14)"

24 Mar 2008

595

Tom Lee "The Future of Christianity and the Papacy" Part 1

23 Mar 2008

594

Editor: "The meaning of Easter – The Meaning of Jesus!"; Tom McMahon: Priesthood #9

22 Mar 2008

593

Easter Saturday — No email today

21 Mar 2008

592

Daniel Gullotta: Interpreting Jesus' prophetic career!

20 Mar 2008

591

Andrew Kania: The Experience of God

19 Mar 2008

590

Peregrinus' Lenten Reflection: The Cursing of the Fig Tree

18 Mar 2008

589

Photos and video from the Patrician Brothers' Bicentennial Mass

17 Mar 2008

588

Photos and video from rehearsal for Patrician Brothers' Bicentennial Mass & the concluding segment of Part One of Tom Lee's manuscript looking at the First 500 Years of Christianity

16 Mar 2008

587

Tom McMahon: Priesthood #8 Life in the seminary in the 1950s

15 Mar 2008

586

Two editorials: One from ARCC Light and one from Catholica. Is the honeymoon for Benedict XVI over?

14 Mar 2008

585

Daniel Gullotta: a fascinating perspective on Jesus particularly on the speculations of who Jesus himself thought who he was

13 Mar 2008

584

Final segment of our interview with Michael Morwood: Michael shares his views on prayer, the impediments to change within the institution, and his sense of 'Catholic' identity

12 Mar 2008

583

Peregrinus' Lenten Reflection for Passion Sunday

11 Mar 2008

582

Dr Andrew Kania: Songs of Experience (cf. Proverbs 7: 1-27)

10 Mar 2008

581

Tom Lee: Introducing Jesus to the story…

09 Mar 2008

580

A speculation on how it will all end and Tom McMahon look's at "ranks and orders" in the Church

08 Mar 2008

579

A bit of a hodge-podge with a lead commentary by Harvey Smith on Evangelisation

07 Mar 2008

578

The two greatest spiritual challenges of life… and Daniel Gullotta: "The Children of Abraham – Israel and Second-Temple Judaism"

06 Mar 2008

577

Michael Morwood: focus on liturgy and prayer

05 Mar 2008

576

Peregrinus: Having faith against the odds!

04 Mar 2008

575

Saints or sinners, Heros or villains? Andrew Kania on St Thomas Aquinas.

03 Mar 2008

574

Tom Lee: the origin of some of the earliest Christian beliefs…

02 Mar 2008

573

Tom McMahon: an adult relationship with Jesus sets us free!

01 Mar 2008

572

Fr John McKinnon: Dealing with Hurts…

     February 2008

29 Feb 2008

571

Daniel Gullotta: Palestine in the Greco-Roman World…

28 Feb 2008

570

Michael Morwood on our changing perceptions of the nature of Jesus and the nature of God…

27 Feb 2008

569

Peregrinus: Learning lessons from a blind man…

26 Feb 2008

568

Dr Andrew Kania: Where do we find "truth"?

25 Feb 2008

567

Tom Lee: The Invention of Christianity and the Papacy Part 1.3

24 Feb 2008

566

Tom McMahon: The mental and emotional "crippling" of the priesthood

23 Feb 2008

565

Fr John McKinnon's paper on Anger II

22 Feb 2008

564

Daniel Gullotta: Why the Jesus of History Matters II

21 Feb 2008

563

"Somebody has to say, or ask, it#133;"m the third part of the Michael Morwood interview

20 Feb 2008

562

"No wonder they crucified him!" Peregrinus: a Lenten Reflection on the Woman at the Well

19 Feb 2008

561

Dr Andew Kania: What's the "reality" of your life?

18 Feb 2008

560

Special Series: The invention of Christianity and the Papacy by Tom Lee, the first 500 years — Part 1.2: The Jews and the Romans

17 Feb 2008

559

Tom McMahon: An Emmaus people &3151; the people as the Christs of today

16 Feb 2008

558

Fr John McKinnon revisits a subject that has caused a lot of interest before on Catholica: Anger

15 Feb 2008

557

Daniel Gullotta: Why the Jesus of History Matters I

14 Feb 2008

556

Part Two of the interview with Michael Morwood

13 Feb 2008

555

Peregrinus looks at the significance of the Three Tents in the Transfiguration narratives

12 Feb 2008

554

Dr Andrew Kania asks "What is love?" and a critique of the Sydney Pastoral Plan by Fr Dan Donovan

11 Feb 2008

553

Special Series: The invention of Christianity and the Papacy by Tom Lee, the first 500 years — Part 1.1

10 Feb 2008

552

Tom McMahon with the third in his series on the nature of priesthood

09 Feb 2008

551

Vince Exley shares with us some notes after reading Fr Richard Rohr's book "Job and the Meaning of Suffering"

08 Feb 2008

550

A commentary from Kerry Gonzales asking if we question things enough in Catholicism and Amanda McKenna reviews Michael B Kelly's book, "Seduced by Grace", which certainly asks some hard questions.

07 Feb 2008

549

Special Series: Interviews with Catholic leaders and thinks – Part I of an extended interview with Michael Morwood

06 Feb 2008

548

Peregrinus: Ash Wednesday reflection

05 Feb 2008

547

Dr Andrew Kania on "Elective Affinities"…

04 Feb 2008

546

The beginning of an exciting new series on Catholica: The invention of Christianity and the Papacy by Tom Lee, the first 500 years.

03 Feb 2008

545

Book Review by PeterR: "Teams of Elders" by Bishop Fritz Lobinger

02 Feb 2008

544

Editorial Commentary to launch our new publishing year

     January 2008

30 Jan 2008

543

Tom McMahon's Postcard #4 from America looking at the nature of Priesthood #2

20 Jan 2008

542

Tom McMahon's Postcard #3 from America looking at the nature of Priesthood #1

13 Jan 2008

541

Tom McMahon's Postcard #2 from America sharing some joy from across the Pacific

06 Jan 2008

540

Top 20 Commentaries from 2007 plus Tom McMahon's Postcard from America #1

03 Jan 2008

539

Professor Leonard Swidler: A proposed Constitution for the Catholic Church

02 Jan 2008

538

Professor Leonard Swidler: An ideal parish constitution analyzed

01 Jan 2008

537

Bishop Geoffrey Robinson: Singing the Jesus song!