It seems fitting that the first chance I have to share this story is the October 1 feast day of St Therese of Lisieux, as it involves an inspiring woman of faith who died young: Scott and Jenni Egan had spent four years caring for their terminally ill daughter Ellíe in their home in Dundas…
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Eyes on the world, a conversation with one of Australia’s best news photographers Brendan Esposito
One of Australia’s leading news photographers Brendan Esposito has built a career out of running head-on into mayhem, and says much of what makes it possible is the support of his family and his Catholic faith. The chief photographer at the ABC and the only one on the national broadcaster’s Specialist Reporting Team has seen it all,…
One woman lighting the way through the pandemic
Rita Di Napoli lives in Sydney and during last year’s lockdown was inspired by its churches to launch her own fragrant candle-making and card-printing business. She kindly gave me a couple of candles to sample and they really are beautiful. Read the whole story at The Catholic Weekly and find Rita’s work and inspiration over…
Unveiling a desire for God
I was intrigued when I set out to interview four Sydney Catholics who choose to wear veils or scarves as head coverings at Mass and or/make them. I love donning a hat or cap whenever I leave the house but veiling for church settings (though I’m seeing it more frequently among young people) is quite…
Marilyn Rodrigues 