There comes a moment in every young man’s life when something shifts. His questions deepen, his choices begin to carry weight, and his world grows wider than his own reflection. Cultures recognised this moment and marked it – with blessing, with challenge, with community, with truth. Yet in the modern West, boys now cross theseContinue reading “Rites of Passage for young men”
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Peace and Harmony
As we approach Harmony Day, my thoughts have been consumed by the concept of peace. The ongoing war in Ukraine should worry us all. When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace. (Jimi Hendrix) In Australia the theme for Harmony Day is ‘Everyone Belongs’ and that is oneContinue reading “Peace and Harmony”
Equilibrium
In a world marked by constant change and restless pursuit, the human heart seeks equilibrium. For centuries, spiritual and religious traditions have served as the steady compass guiding individuals and communities toward balance. As a woman, uniquely gifted with the call to nurture life in its many forms, I have encountered in my own CatholicContinue reading “Equilibrium”
Easter thoughts
Sometimes, you have thoughts. These came at the Easter Vigil. For a while the ‘soul’ translation at communion ‘and my soul shall be healed’ has not sat well with me. (I could say it has not sat well within my soul). I go back to Augustine and the duality of the soul and the body,Continue reading “Easter thoughts”
The Female Theologian 