China: Celebrating the Assumption in Wuhan

China: Celebrating the Assumption in Wuhan

At the beginning of his homily for the Solemnity of the Assumption, Fr Joseph referred to the artwork at one side of Holy Family Church to make a point about the day’s celebration. His gentle way of highlighting the painting of the Assumption was also a good...
Fr Chris Baker reflects on 70 years as a Columban priest

Fr Chris Baker reflects on 70 years as a Columban priest

Fr Jim Mulroney speaks to Fr Chris Baker about celebrating the 70th anniversary of his ordination and being one of three boys in his family who joined the Columbans in Australia. The body may be bent now. An occasional walking stick supports movement. The muscles that...
Lenten Reflection by Fr Sean Dwan: Fast and Breakfast

Lenten Reflection by Fr Sean Dwan: Fast and Breakfast

Several years ago, on my first visit to Pakistan I made a big social blunder. A Muslim acquaintance arranged to meet me after breakfast, “at about 8 o’clock”. I naturally assumed that he meant eight in the morning, but he was talking about breaking-the-fast which...