Catholic Voice: Posts

  1. December 2

    Laying down our weapons for Christmas

    IN mid-November, as the dust from the Paris attacks settled, the ghastly truth was uncovered. The details and death count shocked the world, striking those affected by the trauma and watching around the globe with grief and fear. The incidents in Paris were part of multiple terror attacks performed that week. 

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  2. December 2

    The Word was made flesh… and still dwells among us

    DECEMBER is upon us and with it comes the buzz of summer, warmer weather, harvest time, the cricket season, and, of course, Christmas. 

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  3. December 2

    Sequel set to entertain kids this Christmas

    IN THE first Hotel Transylvania, a human visitor to Dracula’s titular guesthouse ultimately bridged the human-monster divide, bringing the formerly incompatible communities together. Outside of Aardman, Pixar and (occasionally) Dreamworks, few animation houses strive for excellence, and this sequel from Sony Animations seems happy to cater for the less scrupulous, younger viewers. Sure, its slapstick is occasionally funny, but parents may find themselves occasionally checking their watches.

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  4. December 1

    Vision becomes a reality for St Patrick’s

    TWO years ago, the dream of St Patrick’s Primary School in Gundagai to offer modern, integrated learning spaces for its students looked like it would never come to fruition, after the school’s application for a government grant was rejected.

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  5. December 1

    Pope’s words of praise for pro-life activists

    POPE Francis praised pro-life activists as “Good Samaritans” to the most vulnerable, citing their commitment to defending life at all stages and their role in affirming the dignity of women. […]

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