St Joseph was chosen by God to look after his own Son on earth. Who could even contemplate being given such a task! St Joseph is one of our most powerful intercessors to Christ and there are so many accounts of prayers answered due to his patronage. He is such an example of obedience, humility, … Continue reading Happy Feast of St Joseph
Welcome once again to our (mostly) weekly post where we look around the vast realms of the internet to find you a gem or two. Today is is the feast of Candlemas. The presentation of Jesus in the temple. The purification of Mary. As it says in the explanatory link : "Although this is a … Continue reading Around the Web – Week 5, 2018
We are starting a new series "The Saints In Our Lives". Saints are so important in our tradition and in our understanding of how to live a good and moral life in Christ. We feel that their stories are not being heard enough and that in our culture today, their ability to encourage and inspire our … Continue reading The Saints in Our Lives – St Francis de Sales
On December 2nd 2017, the Anima Women’s Team organized its first live Advent Retreat at St Philip’s parish North Blackburn. The women shared a rich and prayerful time, especially thanks to Father Paschal Corby OFM (Conv)’s reflections, and to the Parish of St Philip’s. Special thanks go to Fr Nicholas Dillon, the Parish Priest, who … Continue reading Reflections on Myrrh and Advent
Sometimes, an encounter between two souls results in an instant friendship; a spark fueled by a recognition of like souls, kindred spirits if you will; a binding friendship that is immediately for life. ‘Twas not so with St Zelie and I. I seem to recall our first encounter occurring behind the great basilica in Lisieux … Continue reading Zelie and Me
Professor Nicholas Tonti-Filippini was a dynamo of generous encouragement with a mind and a heart to match. This month is the third anniversary of his death after a 25 year struggle with debility, pain and illness. At the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family he spent his last years spurring us all on to heighten … Continue reading Around The Web – Special Edition. In Memoriam Nicholas Tonti-Filippini
Let’s now turn to a reflection on Mary Glowrey and the “feminine genius.” Of all the characteristics of Saint John Paul II’s notion of the “feminine genius,” perhaps the most primary one is receptivity. It is on the foundation of receptivity that other characteristics, such as sensitivity, generosity, service and maternity, can grow. Receptivity is … Continue reading Mary Glowrey – Part 3, Her Feminine Genius
When we learn about an inspiring figure, such as Mary Glowrey, it’s easy to focus on all the incredible things she did. But this does not give us the full picture of who she was, her inspiration, or her driving force. It is rather like looking at the effect, rather than the cause. For this … Continue reading Mary Glowrey – Part 2 The Cause of her Actions and Achievements
Today’s modern woman is a victim of what we might call the superwomen syndrome. The feminist mantra of gender equality and freedom from patriarchal oppression has failed to secure her happiness. Rather, many women face the daily grind of pushing themselves to excel at juggling a professional career, family life as well as the societal … Continue reading Mary’s Example of Femininity
For some, Mary Glowrey needs no introduction, but for many, they have never heard of this pioneering woman who is on the road to becoming Australia's next saint. We will be presenting a three part series on her life based on the talk given at an Anima event in October 2017 by Helenka Pasztetnik. Thank you so … Continue reading Mary Glowrey – Part 1 The Story of her Life
