Resources
“The Future We Choose” – a book by Christiana Figueres.
“The Future We Choose” – a book by Christiana Figueres. Christiana Figueres is a founder of the Global Optimism group and was head of the UN climate
10 Ways Faith Groups care for Biodiversity
The Faith and Ecology Network (FEN) an interfaith network of people connecting faith with ecological awareness and care. calls on faith groups to better care
2020 Season of Creation
2020 Season of Creation Season of Creation starts with the World Day of Prayer for Creation on the 1st September and ends with the Feast
B&B highway
B&B Highway Planting Seeds has a habitat regenerating initiative called ‘B&B highway’. Perfect for schools, parishes and families to get involved in. Learn more about
Bronwyn Ley’s Speaking Notes
Bronwyn Ley’s Speaking Notes – Session 4. ‘An economy that cares for our common home’ Panellist Bronwyn Ley has kindly shared her speaking notes to
Care for our Common Home – Video
Care for our Common Home With the Season of Creation coming up soon, now is a great time to explore this Catholic Social Teaching principle.
Case Study – Bede Polding College
Laudato Si’ at Bede Polding College Parramatta The Eco Group recently introduced a series of signs around the College to explain the many projects in
Case Study – ECO Initiatives Sacred Heart College
ECO Initiatives at Sacred Heart College 2020 Waste Wise Grant Proposal Success Each year the ECO Hearts committee host an ECO day. In 2018 on
Case Study – McAuley Community School
It’s easy being green! The new McAuley Community School at Hove in SA has a 6-green star sustainability rating and has an award winning innovative
Case Study – Nesting boxes Caroline Chisholm College
Wildlife nest box monitoring program at Caroline Chisholm Catholic College Garema nest box program: This project has been ongoing since 2008. Since 2008, Year 9
Case Study – Novita Tonga
Eco Jesuit Climate Youth Leader; Novita Tonga https://youtu.be/PsjY_4A8m88 Novita Tongo lives in Bandasari, Kalimantan on the island of Borneo Indonesia. Industries such as extraction and
Case Study – St Davids recycling
Recycling at Saint David’s Parish School Did you know that Easter egg wrappers CAN be recycled when compacted together as a ball? Mini Vinnies volunteers
Case Study – St Kieran’s Mt Isa
St Kieran’s Primary, Mt Isa In 2019 Saint Kieran’s Primary school began putting into place more sustainable practices. Over the past two years there have
Case Study – Wollongong Environment Network WEN
Wollongong Environment Network, May 2021 Wollongong children at the WEN day Credit Illawarra Mercury, Robert Peet In May the Wollongong Environment Network (WEN) held a
Case Study St John the Baptist Primary School
St John the Baptist Primary School Click here Primary school case study presented in our term 3 network meeting on 28.07.22. Click on the name
Convocation 2020
Convocation for Season of Creation 2020 In September 2020, Catholic Earthcare Australia hosted a convocation “Journey through the Season of Creation”. Click on the link
Curriculum support from AAEE
Curriculum support from AAEE Find curiculum support for sustainability, thanks to the Australian Association of Environmental Educators. Guides range from $24.99 to $34.99, and cover
Dicastery: Special Anniversary Year of Laudato Si’
Dicastery: Special Anniversary Year of Laudato Si’ The fifth anniversary of the encyclical comes in the midstof another watershed moment – a global pandemic –and
Earthcare schools network meeting
Caroline Chisholm College Melbourne This is a recording of the Catholic Earthcare Schools Network meeting on the 18 October 2021. Paul Barber who is the
Earthcare Schools Network Meeting 7 March 2022 #4484
Earthcare Schools Network Meeting7 March 2022
Earthcare Youth Bingo Challenge!
Thank you to our amazing speakers and panellists for joining us for our International Youth Conversation today. Our amazing Earthcare Leaders Vienna and Alyssa have
Eco justice primary toolkit
New! Ecological Justice Toolkit This resource has been designed for Social Justice teachers in primary schools, coordinating ecological justice action groups in Catholic schools. Each
Ecological Justice Calendar 2023
Ecological Justice Calendar 2023 Our ecological justice calendar highlights certain ecological justice days and some liturgical dates. Click on associated hyperlinks for each day to find more
Economics of fossil fuel divestment with Tim Buckley, IEEFA for Session 5.
Economics of fossil fuel divestment with Tim Buckley, IEEFA for Session 5. Tim has kindly shared his slides from IEEFA on the current (September 2020)
Encyclical: Fratelli Tutti
Encyclical: Fratelli Tutti Fratelli tutti (All Brothers) is the third encyclical of Pope Francis, subtitled of “on fraternity and social friendship”. In the document, Francis states that the COVID-19 pandemic has proven the
Encyclical: Laudato Si’
Encyclical: Laudato Si’ Laudato si’ (Praise Be to You) is the second encyclical of Pope Francis. The encyclical has the subtitle “on care for our common home”. In it,
Environmental Careers
Environmental Careers Ever thought about a career caring for creation? Here are just some of the MANY careers you could choose from! Download the List
Fact Sheet Food loss and waste reduction
Food Loss and Waste Reduction A resource written for the UN observance day on food loss and waste reduction. This fact sheet contains information on
Fact Sheet Wildlife week
Australian Wildlife Week 4-8 October Download a fact sheet below the image for information and activities for Australian Wildlife Week which runs every year. Eastern
Fact Sheet World Food Day
World Food Day 16 Oct 2022 Fact Sheet A short fact sheet written for World Food Day with information, resources, activities and actions to take.
Fact Sheet World Wetlands day 2023
World Wetlands day 2023 February 2nd Fact Sheet https://catholicearthcare.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Wetlands-day-2023-Draft.pdf
Four Directions Body Prayer
Four Directions Body Prayer Our Chairs for Sessions 1 and 2 – Margie Abbott RSM and Sally Neaves – are hosting this wonderful series of
Gardenplanet video Pope John Paul 11’s call to ecological vocation
Gardenplanet inspired by Pope John Paul II’s call to ecological vocation.
Good Sams doing good work in Sydney – an Earthcare visit!
By Clare Vernon, Catholic Earthcare National Youth Program Coordinator Good Samaritan high schools from across Sydney and Wollongong gathered in leafy Pennant Hills, North Sydney
Gospel John 4:5-42
Reflection on the Gospel-3rd Sunday of Lent Year A (John 4:5-42) -Veronica Lawson RSM Those privileged to act as catechists in the RCIA program
Gospel Matthew 17:1-9 6276
Reflection on the Gospel-2nd Sunday of Lent Year A (Matthew 17:1-9) -Veronica Lawson RSM Last week’s gospel invited us into a confronting habitat, namely the
Gospel Reflection
Reflection on the Gospel-27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (Luke 17:5-10) -Veronica Lawson RSM The advent of yet another La Niña is testing the
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Reflection on the Gospel-28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (Luke 17:11-19) -Veronica Lawson RSM Every day we hear news of race riots, ethnic violence
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Reflection on the Gospel-Passion Sunday Year A (Matthew 26:14-27:66) -Veronica Lawson RSM This year we hear Matthew’s passion narrative through the lens of armed conflict
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Gospel Reflection 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (John 6:24-35) -Veronica M. Lawson RSM The question of the crowds “Rabbi, when did you come
Gospel Reflection
Reflection on the Gospel-24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (Mark 8:27-35) -Veronica M. Lawson RSM Today’s gospel reading leads us into a section of
Gospel reflection
Reflection on the Gospel-28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (Mark 10:17-30) -Veronica Lawson RSM Not too many of us commit murder or adultery. Not
Gospel Reflection
Reflection on the Gospel-4th Sunday of Lent Year C (Luke 15:1-3, 11-32) -Veronica Lawson RSM Unfailing forgiveness and arms open to welcome back wayward sons
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Reflection on the Gospel-21st Sunday in Ordinary Time C (Luke 13:22-30) -Veronica Lawson RSM Some people seem to have an ingrained sense of entitlement.
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Gospel Reflection John 6: 1-15 Reflection on the Gospel-17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (John 6:1-15) -Veronica M. Lawson RSM The gospel readings
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Reflection on the Gospel-29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (Mark 10:35-45) -Veronica Lawson RSM In the kin-dom of God movement established by Jesus, there
Gospel Reflection
Reflection on the Gospel2nd Sunday of Advent Year CLuke 3:1-6 Sr Veronica Lawson RSM Since the beginning of his pontificate, PopeFrancis has called us to
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Reflection on the Gospel-25th Sunday in Ordinary Time C (Luke 16:1-13) -Veronica Lawson RSM The third week in the Season of Creation confronts us with
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Reflection on the Gospel-26th Sunday in Ordinary Time C (Luke 16:19-31) -Veronica Lawson RSM Global inequality of income and of opportunity has increased dramatically in
Gospel Reflection – 26 June 2022
Reflection on the Gospel-13th Sunday in Ordinary Time C (Luke 9:51-62) -Veronica Lawson RSM Most instances of enmity in our world are between near neighbours
Gospel Reflection – Fifth Sunday of Easter Year B
Gospel Reflection for the 5th Sunday of EasterJohn 15 1-8 Veronica Lawson RSM NRSV Translation 15:1-8 “I am the true vine, and my Father is
Gospel Reflection -20th Sunday in Ordinary Time C (Luke 12:49-53)
Reflection on the Gospel-20th Sunday in Ordinary Time C (Luke 12:49-53) -Veronica Lawson RSM There is a sense of urgency in today’s gospel. Jesus
Gospel Reflection -32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time C
Reflection on the Gospel-32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time C (Luke 20:27-38) -Veronica Lawson RSM As the liturgical year draws to a close, the readings invite
Gospel Reflection -4th Sunday of Advent Year A
Reflection on the Gospel-4th Sunday of Advent Year A (Matthew 1:18-24) -Veronica Lawson RSM One of my friends asked me what I would like for
Gospel Reflection -Feast of Christ the King Year C
Reflection on the Gospel-Feast of Christ the King Year C (Luke 23:35-43) -Veronica Lawson RSM Sadly, there have always been those who scoff at others
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Reflection on the Gospel-29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (Luke 18:1-8) -Veronica Lawson RSM In today’s gospel, the narrator has the Lukan Jesus introducing
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Reflection on the Gospel-7th Sunday in Ordinary Time C (Luke 6:27-38) -Veronica Lawson RSM The classic message of today’s gospel is addressed to those who
Gospel Reflection 01.01.23
Reflection on the Gospel: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Luke 2:16-21) The celebration of Mary as Mother of God has very ancient roots. Mary
Gospel Reflection 06.03.22
Reflection on the Gospel-1st Sunday of Lent Year C (Luke 4:1-11) -Veronica Lawson RSM Lent is a time for personal as well as group reflection,
Gospel Reflection 08.01.23
Reflection on the Gospel– Feast of the Epiphany Year C (Matthew 2:1-12) -Veronica Lawson RSM The ancient feast of the Epiphany reminds us that the
Gospel Reflection 1 May 22
Reflection on the Gospel-Easter 3C (John 21:1-19) -Veronica Lawson RSM John 21 represents an addition to the original gospel text of John 1-20, an epilogue
Gospel Reflection 10.07.22
Reflection on the Gospel-15th Sunday in Ordinary Time C (Luke 10:25-37) -Veronica Lawson RSM The present ecological catastrophe calls us to new ways of
Gospel Reflection 12 June 2022
Reflection on the Gospel – Trinity Sunday – Year C (John 16:12-15) -Veronica Lawson RSM The opening sentence of today’s gospel touches something very deep
Gospel Reflection 15 May 22
Reflection on the Gospel -Easter 5C (John 13:31-35) -Veronica Lawson RSM The literary context for today’s gospel reading is Jesus’ final meal with his disciples.
Gospel Reflection 16 Jan
Reflection on the Gospel-2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (John 2:1-11) -Veronica Lawson RSM Today’s liturgy invites us to take a detour into the
Gospel Reflection 16 Jan
Reflection on the Gospel-2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (John 2:1-11) -Veronica Lawson RSM Today’s liturgy invites us to take a detour into the
Gospel Reflection 16/05 Feast of the Ascension
Reflection Ascension of the Lord Reflection on the Gospel-Feast of the Ascension Year B (16 May 2021) Mark 16:15-20 -Veronica Lawson RSM The feast
Gospel Reflection 17 April
Reflection on the Gospel-Easter Year C (Easter Vigil Luke 24:1-12; Easter Sunday John 20:1-9) -Veronica Lawson RSM It is not always wise to discount someone’s
Gospel Reflection 19 June 2022
Reflection on the Gospel-The Body and Blood of Christ -Year C (Luke 9:11-17) -Veronica Lawson RSM The gospel for today brings together elements that have
Gospel Reflection 2 Jan
Reflection on the Gospel– Feast of the Epiphany Year C (Matthew 2:1-12) -Veronica Lawson RSM God’s presence is revealed to us in diverse ways: we
Gospel reflection 21.03.21 5th Sun of Lent
Gospel Reflection Fifth Sunday of Lent John 12: 20-33 Veronica Lawson RSM Today’s gospel tells us that among those who go up to Jerusalem to
Gospel Reflection 22 May 2022
Reflection on the Gospel-Easter 6C (John 14:23-29) -Veronica Lawson RSM “Take from my heart all painful anxiety.” This is the prayer of the first Sister
Gospel Reflection 23 Jan
Reflection on the Gospel-3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21) The liturgy for today juxtaposes the introductory verses of Luke’s gospel and
Gospel Reflection 24 April
Reflection on the Gospel-Easter 2C (John 20:19-31) -Veronica Lawson RSM This weekend we celebrate the second of eight Sundays of the Easter Season that culminates
Gospel Reflection 24.07.22 #5515
A Reflection on the Gospel-17th Sunday in Ordinary Time C (Luke 11:1-13) -Veronica Lawson RSM This Sunday’s gospel offers three little cameos about praying and
Gospel reflection 24.10.21
Reflection on the Gospel-30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (Mark 10:46-52) -Veronica Lawson RSM What is it that we fail to see? Today’s gospel
Gospel Reflection 29 May 2022
Reflection on the Gospel-Feast of the Ascension Year C (Luke 24:46-53) -Veronica Lawson RSM Loss is part of the human condition, and the physical death
Gospel reflection 2nd Sun of Easter
Reflection on the Gospel Second Sunday of Easter John 20:19-31 Some of us may remember when we spoke of the Sundays after Easter. The terminology
Gospel Reflection 30 Jan
Reflection on the Gospel–4th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (Luke 4:21-30) -Veronica Lawson RSM This week’s gospel reading continues the story of Jesus in
Gospel Reflection 30/05/21 Trinity Sunday
Gospel Reflection Trinity Sunday Reflection on the Gospel-Trinity Sunday Year B (30 May 2021) (Matt 28:16-20) -Veronica Lawson RSM Trinity Sunday celebrates the core Christian
Gospel Reflection 3rd Sun Easter
Gospel Reflection Third Sunday of Easter Luke 24: 35-48 Extraordinary things can happen if we open ourselves to the presence of a stranger on the
Gospel reflection 4th Sun Advent
Gospel Reflection Fourth Sunday of Advent RSM Veronica Lawson Reflection on the Gospel 4th Sunday of Advent Year C (Luke 1:39-44) -Veronica Lawson RSM The
Gospel reflection 4th Sun Easter
Gospel Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Easter Year B John 10: 11-18 The liturgy for Good Shepherd Sunday invites us to reflect on Jesus
Gospel reflection 4th Sun of Lent
Gospel Reflection Fourth Sunday of LentSr Veronica Lawson John 3: 14-21 The gospel for today is the concluding section of Jesus’ conversation with a Pharisee
Gospel Reflection 5 June 2022
REFLECTION ON THE GOSPEL – PENTECOST – SUNDAY YEAR C (JOHN 20:19-23) -Veronica Lawson RSM Pentecost Sunday is sometimes called the birthday of the Church.
Gospel Reflection 6th Sun Easter
Gospel Reflection on the 6th Sunday of Easter Veronica Lawson RSM The constitutions of my religious institute remind me that “the tender mercy of our
Gospel Reflection 6th Sun ordinary time
Reflection on the Gospel–6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B Mark 1:40-45 -Veronica Lawson RSM We all seek to be part of family and community
Gospel Reflection 8 May 22
Reflection of the Gospel-Easter 4C (John 10:27-30) -Veronica Lawson RSM Listening is important. Having the capacity to hear is even more so. Today’s gospel is
Gospel Reflection 9 Jan
Reflection on the Gospel-The Baptism of Jesus Year C (Luke 3:15-16, 21-22) -Veronica Lawson RSM Today’s celebration of the baptism of Jesus marks the end
Gospel Reflection assumption-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary
Reflection on the Gospel-The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Luke 1:39-44) -Veronica Lawson RSM A visit to the Dormition Abbey in Jerusalem in
Gospel Reflection Dec 18
Reflection on the Gospel Mark 1: 21-28 Veronica Lawson RSM In Australia, Sunday of the Word of God is celebrated this weekend. It comes at
Gospel Reflection Dec13
Reflection 13 December 2020 Reflection on the Gospel: 3rd Sunday of Advent Year B (John 1:6-8, 19-28) -Veronica Lawson RSM The first section of
Gospel Reflection December 18 2020
Reflection December 20, 2020 Reflection on the Gospel-4th Sunday of Advent Year B (Luke 1:26-38) –Veronica Lawson RSM We are all familiar with Luke’s
Gospel Reflection Easter Vigil
Reflection on the Gospel-Easter Vigil Year B Mark 16:1-8 At the foot of Mount Macedon, where I spent my whole childhood, stands the lovely Anglican
Gospel Reflection Feast of Mary MCKillop
The Feast of St Mary McKillopMatthew 6:24-34 ‘Today’s trouble is enough for today!’ These are the concluding words of the gospel for today’s feast.
Gospel Reflection First Sun in Lent
Gospel Reflection First Sunday in Lent21 Feb 21 (Mark 1:12-15) 21 Feb 21 -Veronica Lawson RSM Lent comes around each year and presents us with
Gospel Reflection for 6th December 2020
Reflection for December 6, 2020 Reflection on the Gospel: 2nd Sunday of Advent Year B (Mark 1:1-8) -Veronica Lawson RSM The first verse of
Gospel Reflection for the second Sunday of Lent
28 Feb 21 (Mark 9:2-10) -Veronica Lawson RSM The wilderness was the geographical and key symbolic focus of last week’s gospel story. This week, the
Gospel Reflection John 11:1-45
Reflection on the Gospel-5th Sunday of Lent Year A (John 11:1-45) -Veronica Lawson RSM Sunday’s readings touch into the most profound of mysteries, the mysteries
Gospel reflection John 4: 1-42
Reflection on the Alternative Gospel – 3rd Week in Lent (John 4:1-42) -Veronica Lawson RSM A woman of Samaria comes to draw water from the
Gospel Reflection John 6: 41-51
Reflection on the Gospel-19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (John 6:41-51) -Veronica M. Lawson RSM Jesus was a Jew, as was John, the author
Gospel Reflection John 6: 60-69
A Reflection on the Gospel-21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (John 6:60-69) -Veronica M. Lawson RSM If we have trouble understanding and coming to
Gospel Reflection John 8:1-11
Reflection on the Gospel-5th Sunday of Lent Year C ( John 8:1-11) Veronica Lawson RSM Historian Gerda Lerner has demonstrated that patriarchy emerged some 3000
Gospel Reflection John 9:1-41
Reflection on the Gospel-4th Sunday of Lent Year A (John 9:1-41) -Veronica Lawson RSM Last week, we journeyed with the woman of Samaria from
Gospel Reflection John-18-33-37
Reflection on the Gospel-Feast of Christ the King, Year B (John 18:33-37) -Veronica Lawson RSM The liturgical year always ends with the celebration of
Gospel Reflection John-6: 60-69
Reflection on the Gospel-21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (John 6:60-69) -Veronica M. Lawson RSM If we have trouble understanding and coming to terms
Gospel Reflection l-2nd Sunday of Advent Year A
Reflection on the Gospel-2nd Sunday of Advent Year A (Matthew 3:1-12) -Veronica Lawson RSM Desertification of earth is becoming the norm in these troubled times
Gospel Reflection Luke 12: 13-21
Reflection on the Gospel-18th Sunday in Ordinary Time C (Luke 12:13-21) -Veronica Lawson RSM Our tradition tells us that “the earth and all that is
Gospel Reflection Luke 12:32-48; shorter form 12:35-40
(Luke 12:32-48; shorter form 12:35-40) -Veronica Lawson RSM Reflection on the Gospel-19th Sunday in Ordinary Time C (Luke 12:32-48; shorter form 12:35-40) -Veronica Lawson RSM
Gospel Reflection Luke 14:1, 7-14
Reflection on the Gospel-22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time C (Luke 14:1, 7-14) -Veronica Lawson RSM For the past six years, Catholics have accepted the invitation
Gospel reflection Luke 15: 1-32
Reflection on the Gospel-24th Sunday in Ordinary Time C (Luke 15:1-32) -Veronica Lawson RSM Diverse creatures of the earth as well as earth elements
Gospel Reflection Luke 18: 9-14
Reflection on the Gospel-30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (Luke 18:9-14) -Veronica Lawson RSM The parable of the Pharisee and the toll collector follows
Gospel Reflection Luke 19: 1-10
Reflection on the Gospel-31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (Luke 19:1-10) -Veronica Lawson RSM Several years ago, a little book came my way and
Gospel Reflection Luke 2 41-52
Reflection on the Gospel-Feast of the Holy Family Year C (Luke 2:41-52) -Veronica Lawson RSM The time between Christmas and New Year is often family
Gospel Reflection Luke 21:25-28, 34-36
Reflection on the Gospel-1st Sunday of Advent Year C (Luke 21:25-28, 34-36) -Veronica Lawson RSM Today’s gospel passage, with its vivid description of the
Gospel Reflection Luke 5:1-11 06.02.22
Reflection on the Gospel-5th Sunday in Ordinary Time C (Luke 5:1-11) -Veronica Lawson RSM The gospel reading for this Sunday [Word of God Sunday in
Gospel Reflection Luke 6: 39-45 #4420
Reflection on the Gospel–8th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (Luke 6:39-45) -Veronica Lawson RSM “Everyone who is fully qualified will be like the teacher,”
Gospel Reflection Luke 6:17, 20-26 13.02.22
Reflection on the Gospel –6th Sunday in Ordinary Time C (Luke 6:17, 20-26) -Veronica Lawson RSM Why does Luke’s Jesus declare the poor and suffering
Gospel Reflection Luke 9:28-36
Reflection on the Gospel-2nd Sunday of Lent Year C (Luke 9:28-36) -Veronica Lawson RSM Last week, the wilderness was a character in the gospel reading.
Gospel Reflection Mark 10: 2-16
Reflection on the Gospel-27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (Mark 10:2-16) -Veronica Lawson The question of gender inclusivity in decision-making has been much in
Gospel Reflection Mark 12: 38-44
Reflection on the Gospel-32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (Mark 12: 38-44) Veronica Lawson RSM Whether the longer or shorter gospel reading is selected
Gospel Reflection Mark 13: 24-32
Reflection on the Gospel-33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (Mark 13:24-32) -Veronica Lawson RSM In the opening lines of today’s gospel reading, there are
Gospel Reflection Mark 4: 35-41 20/06/21
Gospel Reflection Mark 4: 35-41 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time (20 June 2021)By Sr Veronica Lawson RSM Today’s gospel story looks back to the parables
Gospel Reflection Mark 4:26-34 13 June 2021
Reflection on the Gospel-11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (Mark 4:26-34) -Veronica Lawson RSM The first of the parables in today’s gospel reading
Gospel Reflection Mark 5 21-43
Gospel Reflection Mark 5: 21-43 Reflection on the Gospel-13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (Mark 5:21-43) -Veronica Lawson RSM In Mark’s gospel, we
Gospel Reflection Mark 6 1-6
Gospel Reflection Mark 6: 1-6 Reflection on the Gospel – 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (Mark 6:1-6) -Veronica Lawson RSM Most of us
Gospel reflection Mark 6: 30-34
Gospel Reflection 18/07/21 Reflection on the Gospel-16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (Mark 6:30-34) -Veronica M. Lawson RSM In every life, there is need
Gospel Reflection Mark 6: 7-13
Mark 6: 7-13 Reflection on the Gospel-15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (Mark 6:7-13) -Veronica Lawson RSM To be a disciple of Jesus
Gospel Reflection Mark 7: 1-8
Reflection on the Gospel-22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23) -Veronica Lawson RSM After a lengthy detour over some weeks into
Gospel reflection Mark 7: 31-37
Gospel Reflection 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B From September 1 to October 4, we join with Christians across the globe in celebrating the
Gospel Reflection Matthew 4: 1-11
Reflection on the Gospel-1st Sunday of Lent Year A (Matthew 4:1-11) -Veronica Lawson RSM Image Source: https://www.traditionalcatechism.com/images/jesus_praying_temptation.jpg Lent is a time of preparation for Easter.
Gospel Reflection Matthew 5: 13-16
Reflection on the Gospel-5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A (Matthew 5:13-16) -Veronica Lawson RSM In today’s gospel, Jesus addresses two short parables to his
Gospel Reflection Matthew 5: 17-37
Reflection on the Gospel-6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A (Matthew 5:17-37) -Veronica Lawson RSM We sometimes forget that Jesus was a faithful Jew who
Gospel Reflection Matthew 5:38-48
Reflection on the Gospel-7th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A (Matthew 5:38-48) -Veronica Lawson RSM Today’s gospel is a continuation of the Matthean Jesus’ teaching
Gospel Reflection on the Gospel-2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A (John 1:29-34)
Reflection on the Gospel-2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A (John 1:29-34) -Veronica Lawson RSM To provide a reference for someone is a serious responsibility
Gospel Reflection on the Gospel-3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A (Matthew 4:12-23)
Reflection on the Gospel-3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A (Matthew 4:12-23) -Veronica Lawson RSM In this liturgical year, most of the gospel readings will
Gospel Reflection on the Gospel: Christmas Year A
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Gospel reflection Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday Gospel Reflection Reflection on the Gospel-Passion/Palm Sunday Year B (28 March 21) Mark 11:1-10; Mark 14:1-15:47
Gospel Reflection Pentecost Sunday 23/05
Reflection for Pentecost Sunday Reflection on the Gospel-Pentecost Sunday Year B John 20:19-23 by Veronica Lawson RSM Pentecost Sunday is often called the birthday of
Gospel Reflection The Body and Blood of Christ Year B (6 June 2021)
The Body and Blood of Christ Year B (6 June 2021) The Gospel for today’s feast reminds us that we are in a “covenant” relationship
Gospel Reflection Third Sunday of Lent
Gospel Reflection Third Sunday of LentSr Veronica Lawson John 2:13-25 Today’s gospel passage foreshadows the death of Jesus. As a devout Jew, Jesus goes up
Gospel Reflection-14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
Reflection on the Gospel – 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (Luke 10:1-12, 17-20) Veronica Lawson RSM Crises often function as catalysts for the
Gospel Reflection-16th Sunday in Ordinary Time C
Reflection on the Gospel-16th Sunday in Ordinary Time C (Luke 10:38-42) -Veronica Lawson RSM The story of Martha and Mary has been interpreted fairly consistently
Gospel Reflection-1st Sunday of Advent Year A
Reflection on the Gospel-1st Sunday of Advent Year A (Matthew 24:37-44) -Veronica Lawson RSM “Where is the Life we have lost in living?” asks the
Gospel Reflection-33nd Sunday in Ordinary Time C (Luke 21:5-19)
Reflection on the Gospel-33nd Sunday in Ordinary Time C (Luke 21:5-19) -Veronica Lawson RSM Sixty years ago, there was no Sydney Opera House. A hundred
Gospel Reflection-3rd Sunday of Advent Year A
Reflection on the Gospel-3rd Sunday of Advent Year A (Matthew 11:2-11) -Veronica Lawson RSM The third Sunday of Advent used to be called Gaudete (be
Gospel Reflection-4th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A (Matthew 5:1-12)
Reflection on the Gospel-4th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A (Matthew 5:1-12) -Veronica Lawson RSM We have become so familiar with Matthew’s beatitudes that there
Gospel Reflection; Passion Sunday 10 April
Reflection on the Gospel-Passion Sunday Year C (Luke 22:14-23:56) -Veronica Lawson RSM Jesus of Nazareth is executed in Jerusalem when the city is filled with
Green Bonds, with Yen Wong from Altius Asset Management for Session 5
Green Bonds, with Yen Wong from Altius Asset Management for Session 5 Yen is a seasoned Credit and ESG specialist who has expertise in both
Have yourself a (sustainable) Merry Christmas
By Sian Pankurst, 1 December 2019 Christmas is inching closer every year. Blink, it feels like it’s Easter; blink again, and then its Christmas. When
John 20:19-31
Reflection on the Gospel-Easter 2A (John 20:19-31) -Veronica Lawson RSM Not so long ago we used to speak of the Sundays “after” Easter. The
Jubilee for the Earth
Jubilee for the Earth A resource developed by Sally Neaves, host of our Session 2. This series of rituals have been prepared for each of
Justice for all – exploring the linkages between environmental and social justice
by Sian Pankhurst, December 1, 2019 When looking at social justice movements, how can we link environmental issues and environmental justice into it? Environmental issues
Laudato Si Anniversary ISMAPNG Conference March 2021
Institute of Sisters of Mercy Australia and Papua New Guinea (ISMAPNG) In March 2021, the ISMAPNG held a Laudato Si Conference over 3 days to
Laudato Si Week Resources from Caritas Australia
LAUDATO SI WEEK RESOURCES FROM CARITAS AUSTRALIA This collection of nature-based activities for the whole family seeks to encourage a shared sense of awe and
Laudato Si’ resource
Integral Ecology Reflection guides 7 questions to ask to measure integral ecology in our personal, parish and professional roles. These can be downloaded at 7
Lent Resource – Grace of Earth
LENT RESOURCE: GRACE OF EARTH – LENTEN RESOURCE (YEAR A) 2020 This resource explores these six Earth life support systems as ways of God revealing,
Our first podcast!
Youth presenter Kayleigh Sleath joins Clare Vernon on the inagural Earthcare podcast! We talk about Catholic schools, universities and post-school ways to engage in environmental,
Overturn the Tables
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Parish Easter Activity: Grow the Easter Story
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Plastic Free Lent
PLASTIC FREE LENT An easy-to-follow guide on going plastic free, courtesy of the Anglican Communion Environmental Network. Download the guide here.
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With thanks to Patricia Hindmarsh for sharing these with us. From the page: “This page is a collection of our resources that help you explore
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Social justice statement from Bruce Duncan
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By Sian Pankhurst, 20 November 2019 A common theme across Laudato Si’, environmental movements, scholarly works and broader Catholic and religious work is the importance
The blog and writings of Dr. Sandie Cornish
The blog and writings of Dr. Sandie Cornish We had the pleasure of welcoming Sandie to Session 2 of our Convocation. You can find Sandie’s
The importance of faith-based organisations in environmental care
By Sian Pankhurst, 20 November 2019 When discussing environmentalism and environmental activists, most people would assume one of two stereotypes about the sorts of people
Theory to practice: positive ways to act, guided by faith
By guest blogger Sian Pankhurst, December 3, 2019. If you’ve followed by blog posts for the last few weeks, you’re probably thinking: “well, now I
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Uniting Earth Climate Conference 2020
Uniting Earth Climate Pastoral Conference View the recording of the Conference here:: https://www.unitingearth.org.au/climate-pastoral-care-conference-2020-recordings/ We recommend checking out keynote speakers including Rebecca Huntley (climate change activist
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Monday 18 November, 2019 by Sian PankhurstThe first our a new regular platform for young people in the Catholic and Earthcare space. You’ll find reflections,
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Why is sustainability important? By Sian Pankhurst, 18 November 2019 If you are new to the environmental movement, then you may be hearing the word