The Love of God
This silent retreat will focus on the love of God revealed in our lives and in the life of the cosmos and our response to that love. We will explore those themes as found in the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius. There will be time to pray together in silence, to listen to two short talks, […]
Jesus and John the Baptist: Companions
In recent weeks across the globe, the world has been lamenting tragedies described in media reports as ‘living hell’. This includes the land where both Jesus and John the Baptist were born, grew into manhood, ministered amongst their people, and died for how they taught and lived in right relationship with God and with other […]
A Starlight of Everyday Epiphanies
The feast of the Epiphany (7 January) celebrates the revelation of God incarnate as a vulnerable newborn baby to the Three Magi who followed the Star to Bethlehem stable. Matthew’s gospel puts its simply: …and there in front of them was the star they had seen rising, it filled them with delight and going into […]
“Let there be peace on Earth and let it begin with me”
The title is the opening lines of the song Peace on Earth by Jill Jackson and Sy Miller. Our troubled world cries out for Peace, as we witness the stories of those devastated by war, and the effects of climate change. It is easy to become overwhelmed with a sense of hopelessness and powerlessness. We […]
New Year 2024
As we step over the threshold into a New Year, we look back with gratitude at the realities that have shaped us during 2023 and look forward to all that this New Year holds for us. Thresholds are places of encounter where we are challenged to widen the tents of our hearts and be ready […]
Julian Tenison Woods on Transcendent Evolution by Supernatural Selection
Father Julian Tenison Woods’ deep spiritual devotion to Mary and his profound connection to God through the natural world, were not mere facets of his life; they were sources of his vitality and inspiration. Nature (or ‘Mother Nature’), like Mary the Mother of God, is a (‘sacramental’) sign of God’s grace which allows God’s presence […]
Christmas now, with Mary MacKillop
Christmas is near. With such joy, we celebrate the birth of a Child, a reminder that we are all children of a lavishly loving God who, in Jesus, chose to have no boundaries between divinity and humanity! Following Jesus, Mary MacKillop lived in a way that held no boundaries around her love for God and […]
Let’s Unwrap the True Spirit of Christmas with the Flourishing Gift of Literacy!
A message from Jane Woolford, CEO of Mary MacKillop Today It’s truly inspiring to be part of the Josephite family. Like you, I am deeply moved by the extraordinary spirit of Saint Mary MacKillop and the Sisters of Saint Joseph. I’m thankful for this chance to share stories with you about the work we’re doing […]
An invitation to Wisdom-Mission Conversion and Transformation
This Sabbatical focuses on transitions and is suitable for those who are at the crossroads of life and ministry. The invitation is to Openness, Vulnerability and Spiritual Growth. The Sabbatical is integrative and holistic in its approach. An excellent team of Australian based presenters. Coordinators: Rita Malavisi rsj and Lianella Girardi rsj When: Friday 5 […]
Advent Reflection
The days are growing longer, the sun is growing towards its full summer radiance, the Jacaranda, Silky Oak, Poinciana and Flame Trees are blooming. We find ourselves moving quickly toward our remembrance and celebration of the coming into our world of the One who is Light. We are in Advent time, a time of waiting, […]
Come and stay at the Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre, East Melbourne!
Are you planning a trip to Melbourne this festive season? If so, we welcome you to come and stay at the Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre in East Melbourne. Situated in the heart of Melbourne, the Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre offers visitors a scenic escape from the hustle and bustle of the Melbourne CBD, allowing visitors […]
In the Footsteps of Mary MacKillop at Kincumber
Recently, I had the privilege of meeting a group of parishioners from Morpeth (in the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese) and lead them on a pilgrimage In the Footsteps of Mary MacKillop at St Joseph’s Spirituality and Education Centre, Kincumber South situated on the Central Coast of New South Wales. The Sisters of Saint Joseph have maintained a […]