Amoris Laetitia Realism and Encouragement
In this reflection for the April 2016 CatholicCare Sydney staff newsletter, I reflect on chapters two and six of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation on love in the family, Amoris Laetitia.
CatholicCare Reflections
Loving, Liberating and Truthful Language
In this reflection for the CatholicCare Sydney staff newsletter for October 2015, I consider the importance of the language that we use to speak about people and policy matters. We need to take Pope Francis’ lead and choose language that is loving, liberating and truthful. Read more here.
Everything is Connected – Integral Ecology
In this reflection for the CatholicCare Sydney staff newsletter, Sandie Cornish reflects on a key theme of Laudato Si’ – integral ecology. Everything is connected. Read more
William Morris & Human Dignity
In this reflection for the April 2015 CatholicCare Sydney staff newsletter, Sandie Cornish ponders the effect of William Morris’ criteria for retaining household objects. “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” William Morris, designer, poet, novelist and activist.
Love is Born – Merry Christmas!
In this Christmas reflection for the CatholicCare Sydney staff newsletter Sandie Cornish acknowledges the stresses and strains we experience at Christmas, and the way in which love is born in ordinary acts of kindness.
Lifting Up Our Voices to Eliminate Poverty
It’s Anti Poverty Week so I’ve been thinking about how we can take action. This is my reflection for Restless Press. It expands on this article that I wrote for CatholicCare Sydney.
Cultivating a Culture of Peace
The United Nations has designated 21 September the International Day of Peace. In a reflection for CatholicCare reflection I look at ways in which we can cultivate a culture of peace. Read more on Social Spirituality.
EOFY Reflections
My reflection for the June CatholicCare Sydney newsletter is available here.
Easter Outfits: Slow Fashion & Solidarity
Read my reflection for CatholicCare Sydney here. Or listen below.
Lenten Solidarity
In this reflection for CatholicCare Sydney I reflect on how traditional Catholic Lenten practices are good for us and for our world. Read the reflection here. How will you be observing Lent?