FAITH MATTERS: A Journey to the Diocesan Library IMAGE Faith Matters

FAITH MATTERS: A Journey to the Diocesan Library

March 19, 2024 Mary O'Connor

My hope for our Diocesan library – a space that is safe, welcoming and a place to create community connections, a place of formation and education, that shows the light of Christ’s love through the work of his people.

FAITH MATTERS: Heartfelt Handbags - A Lenten Gift IMAGE Faith Matters

FAITH MATTERS: Heartfelt Handbags - A Lenten Gift

March 05, 2024 Nicki Graham

If you, or someone you know, would like to donate a handbag that is in good condition, they can be left at any of the churches in the Eastlake Macquarie Parish (Windale, Swansea, Belmont) or at the reception of the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese, 841 Hunter St, Newcastle West.

FAITH MATTERS: The Fight between Carnival and Lent IMAGE Faith Matters

FAITH MATTERS: The Fight between Carnival and Lent

February 20, 2024 Rosemary McAllister

One of my friends asked the question of why different cultures also participate in Carnival around the same time of the year, this led me to further explore its historical roots and its connection to Lent.

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FAITH MATTERS: Story is front and centre

February 06, 2024 Rosemary McAllister

Story is always front and centre of our human existence.

FAITH MATTERS: Staying awake to the murmuration of hope IMAGE Faith Matters

FAITH MATTERS: Staying awake to the murmuration of hope

December 05, 2023 Rosemary McAllister

During the first week of Advent in this liturgical cycle scripture encourages us to stay awake and to be alert to everything in the present and into the future. It is also the week that places an emphasis on hope with the lighting of the prophecy candle to remind us that God will fulfil his promise through the birth of Jesus.

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FAITH MATTERS: The Need for Healing

November 21, 2023 Rosemary McAllister

Over the last two weeks the story of the woman needing healing due to issues with blood has been unexpectantly highlighted in multiple gatherings.

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FAITH MATTERS: Make your Paths Straight

November 07, 2023 Rosemary McAllister

On Monday 6 November Morgan Owens shared her testimony at ‘Pints with a Purpose’, we thank her for being so open and honest about her life’s journey. What Morgan shared is a true indication that Faith Matters as she commenced her talk with a quote from Mystic Padre Pio, “Blessed is the crisis that made you grow, the fall that made you look to heaven and the problem that made you look for God”.

The following quotes are from Morgan’s testimony.

FAITH MATTERS: Fresh eyes to see a new IMAGE Faith Matters

FAITH MATTERS: Fresh eyes to see a new

October 24, 2023 Rosemary McAllister

After a couple of years of cautious participation in everyday living, it seems 2023 has moved at a rapid pace, and the common reflection of, ‘what pandemic?’ is shared as society has returned to planning for new events, holidays and gatherings that see people come together to learn, celebrate, and grow.