Sikhs believe that the Supreme Creator is within each one
The word ‘Sikh’ means a learner or disciple and ‘Guru’ means enlightener, a teacher-prophet. The Sikh faith was founded by Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469-1539) and his divine torch was carried by nine gurus who followed him. Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the 10th successor, who left for heavenly abode in 1708, gave Sikhs a unique, indisputable and distinct identity − unshorn hair covered with a turban.
It’s starting to feel like home
Earlier this year my husband, Paul, and I moved from a small country parish to a larger parish with far greater numbers in the community. After initial trepidation and the passage of time, we are feeling more settled.
Would you like to reduce spending, waste, accumulation and stress?
Then read on! Local environmentalists John and Rosie Hayes’ practical suggestions are good for us all and good for our earth.
Embrace the spirit of giving with a Caritas Global Gift
The Christmas period can be a stressful time of searching for the perfect present, yet many of those gifts are unwanted. When most of us have more than we need, an unwanted gift represents a significant waste and serves as a profound symbol of the wealth gap between western countries and those living in poverty.
The Captain Class: who’s captaining your team?
Former Test cricketer Rick McCosker applies some sporting criteria to his ‘team captain’.
For God alone my soul waits in silence (Psalm 62)
In late 2015, I decided to take myself away to the Mediterranean island of Malta to stay with a Jesuit community in Mosta, a village in the centre of the island. There, I took time to enter into a 30-day silent retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius Loyola with the assistance of a spiritual director.
Supporting those who grieve at Christmas time
Family Ministry Co-ordinator, Jennie Nolan, issues a reminder that the festive season is not festive for all.
A Mum says ‘thank you’ to two of her greatest teachers
I am at a crossroads in my role as a parent − it is time to let go and untie the apron strings.
