The following article first appeared in The Horizon. The magazine for the Catholic Women's League for Victoria and Wagga Wagga. This year they are encouraging their members to put a special focus on St Joseph, asking for his intercession for the needs of the Church. “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 … Continue reading Active Silence – Lessons from St Joseph
This page has been a little silent in recent times. We have been mulling over what to share. What we need. Some of these things we will let you know over the course of the rest of this week. But for now, we just wanted to makes sure you had the chance to read what … Continue reading In These Times
“There we hope to enjoy for everThe fullness of Your gloryThrough Christ our Lord,Through whom You bestow on the world all that is good.” Eucharistic Prayer III The Visitation - Carl Bloch I am drawn to goodness.In my endeavours I unconsciously look for it; in books, ideas, films, friendships. Goodness is that irresistible quality where … Continue reading The Fruit of a Promise Made to God
God does not need us. He is omnipotent and can do whatever He likes. In the perfect communion of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, He is complete in himself. And yet, the entire Bible is the story of a God who longs for us, human beings, and seeks an intimate union, even a marriage, with … Continue reading A God Who Longs For Us
Due to the success of our Advent Retreat last year, Anima Women's Network will be holding another retreat for women in Melbourne to help us focus on this time of preparation for the coming of Our Lord. Details are as follows: When: Saturday 1st December Registration and morning tea Starts at 9:15 am and we … Continue reading Awake! An Advent Retreat in Melbourne
All Saints Day – after Christmas and Easter – is the most anticipated and loved of the Catholic feasts in our household. From when my children were very young, we started celebrating the feast day in a big way. It is no wonder then that they associate All Saints Day with friendship, food and fun. … Continue reading All Saints and Our Children
In a rich conversation about the importance of Pope St John Paul II’s leadership in promoting women and what he called “the Culture of Life,” a Christian friend told me how much the Pope’s moral clarity, his devotion to Jesus Christ and his life of prayer and action meant to her. As much as she … Continue reading The Rosary and the Praying Body
Sleep has been a capricious friend to me. There are nights when we are thick as thieves, and others where sleep deserts me and I lie awake for hours. Over the years I have tried different tactics; including praying the Rosary. Many people say that the Rosary is a sure fire sedative... not for me! … Continue reading Churlishness, Sleep and the Rosary
The wonderful team at Virtue Ministry have put together a mini-retreat opportunity for you! We here at Anima are always happy to promote anything that helps to focus our lives on Christ and learning His purpose for you. We’re all getting used to living a busy kind of lifestyle with back to back appointments, opportunities, … Continue reading Reboot Your Life – A Mini Retreat Brought to you by Virtue Ministry
When I kneel to light a fire it always fascinates me that I am not entirely sure when it will start. When that single little flame will slowly multiply, find enough kindling and then enough heat to engulf the wood waiting to be burned. That a roaring fire starts with the simple action of striking … Continue reading It Starts with a Solitary Flame – A Rosary Challenge and a Give-Away!
