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Liturgists Explore Addition of ‘Feast of Creation’

By: Laura Bennett

Thinking about major events within the Christian calendar, Christmas and Easter are obvious markers, but Australian Catholic University together with a number of churches globally want to introduce a ‘Feast of Creation’ into the liturgical calendar to incorporate the value of creation in our spiritual journey. Read more

Are Chaplains the Forgotten ANZACs?

By: Laura Bennett

The “ANZAC Spirit” is legendary within Australian identity, but historian Daniel Reynaud thinks it fails to capture the full breadth of those who’ve served our country, namely William “Fighting Mac” Mackenzie who sits on the edge of the stereotype. Read more

Feeling Misunderstood? Check Your Communication ‘Frequencies’

By: Laura Bennett

We all know the pain of poor communication, whether it’s that friendship that never recovered because you misspoke, or the marriage forever on egg shells because you’re just not “getting” each other and end up in fights.

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Olympic Coach says ‘Seeing Your Elephant’ is Key to Greatness

By: Laura Bennett

An appreciation of, and desire for, greatness is common, but as a New Zealander Jo thinks the rest of us need more permission to explore it. Read more

Jesus Freed Me from the New Age

By: Laura Bennett

The idea of praying on TV or seeing a mainstream publication share daily Bible verses to inspire you would seem wholly unusual in Australia. Read more

School Overwhelming? Collett Smart’s Parenting Hacks

By: Laura Bennett

Has this new school year felt overwhelming? The shock of new routines, new teachers and managing family calendars can be exhausting. Read more

Dan Widdowson on ‘Mental Health and the Actor’s Life’

By: Laura Bennett

‘Mental Health and the Actor’s Life’ seeks to understand the mental challenges of the industry and provide tools to manage them.

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‘He Wept for Us’ Discovering Profound Peace After Loss of a Child

By: Laura Bennett

Nine months ago, Big Time Rush star Carlos Penavega and his wife Alexa (Spy Kids, Get Him Back for Christmas) shared the devastating news that their fourth child, daughter Indy Rex, had been born “at rest.” Read more

‘Back in Action’ Offers More Than Popcorn Entertainment

By: Laura Bennett

At face value, Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx’s new Netflix movie Back in Action is a simple action adventure that doesn’t require much mental energy to enjoy. Read more

Steph Penny says “You Can Survive Chronic Illness”

By: Laura Bennett

For anyone living with chronic illness, pain, or witnessing someone experiencing it, the feeling of life being taken away from you – or it somehow being less than it’s meant to be – is profound. Read more