The Sisters of Life’s sold-out City Compass X Bishop’s Blend evening showed the young religious at their “relatable” best. And the rest of the tour is yet to come The post Sisters of Life spring into action on first night of Sydney tour appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

A new trend for “private vows” at weddings is taking off for people wanting a more intimate ceremony. Understanding why we make vows can help us understand why they’re not necessarily the way to go for Catholics, write Francine and Byron Pirola The post Are private wedding vows a good idea, or not? appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

“Growth mindset” has been a buzzword in wellness, self-help and professional circles for years. While we should aim to grow, the Scriptures tell us we shouldn’t dare to “strive.” Growth comes from resting in God—as former TV presenter Jo Hayes discovered when she traded toil for prayer The post Jo Hayes: Why I despise the ‘growth mindset’ bandwagon appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

Children’s author Debora Abela’s new book The Kindness Project follows four students with a class project to make the world a better place. The Catholic Weekly sat down with her ahead of the launch to talk about the importance of kindness The post Believe in kids, and they will believe in kindness appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

Peace be with you. So Jesus greets His disciples in today’s Gospel (Lk 24:35-48) and His other post-resurrection appearances (Jn 20:19,21,26). The post Archbishop Fisher homily for the Third Sunday of Easter Year B, Day of the Unborn Child appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

Although Christian’s are statistically the most charitable faith in the world, the recent financial successes and hardships of conservative content has shown Christians place more value on championing counter-cultural causes than supporting it's own spiritual services. The post Crowd-funding no longer the Chosen model for Christian creators dependent on charity appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

The Vatican’s latest document Dignitas Infinita, on human dignity, is short, readable, orthodox, clear and satisfying. It’s about human dignity being God-given, vocationally-oriented, freedom-infused, and unconditional. And it shows how theologically conservative the Holy Father is, writes Philippa Martyr The post Dignitas Infinita: A guide to human dignity for lay readers appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

The Cass Report on gender-affirming care in the UK’s NHS is as significant to the dangers of promoting gender-affirmative treatment in kids as the 1964 Surgeon-General report was to the link between smoking and lung cancer. So why is the NSW government preparing to open a new gender clinic, writes Monica Doumit The post NSW Govt ‘tone deaf’ on gender in wake of Cass report appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

Catholic Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney Most Rev. Bishop Richard Umbers will conduct the special services, open to the entire community, inviting all to come together to pray for the six people who died and dozen injured in the attack. The post Candlelight prayer and Mass for Bondi community, Saturday 5:30pm at Holy Cross Woollahra appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

This week, I’ll speak with you about the new Vatican document, Dignitas Infinita, I’ll talk a little about politics and the upcoming election period. I’ll also introduce you to the great philosopher Bishop George Berkeley and answer a couple of your questions on dignity and on AI. Got a burning question? Email professorspodcast@catholicweekly.com.au for the chance The post Climbing the Sycamore – Season 1 Episode 7 appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

Assyrian bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel has addressed his attacker three days after the attempt on his life, saying as a spiritual father, “You’re my son, I love you and I will always pray for you.”  The post Mar Emmanuel forgives attacker in audio message: “I love you my son” appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

The Kiwi-born and bred Bishop Richard Umbers has officially crossed the ditch, becoming an Australian citizen at a ceremony in Leichhardt Town Hall on 15 April. The post I come from a Land Down Umbers appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.