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Feast of St Francis of Assisi, October 4
St Francis befriends the cricket saying, ‘sing my sister cricket and praise your Creator with a joyful song …&rsquo
Read MoreMercy Moments: for the earth and future generations
Learning a new way of dwelling in our common home Read Mercy Moments issue 105: For the earth and future g
Read MoreFeast of Our Lady of Mercy, 2020
Mercy Day, 25 September 2020 – honouring the Venerable Catherine McAuley In the spirit of the Season of
Read MoreMercy Moments: Like a tree
During this Season of Creation we focus on another aspect of the natural world: trees Read Mercy Moments iss
Read MoreMercy Moments: in praise of green spaces
In praise of gardens and green spaces Read issue 102: In praise of gardens and green spaces The natural
Read MoreFeast of St Clare of Assisi
Feast of St Clare of Assisi – 11 August On this special day let us remember particularly the stories of our foremot
Read MoreFeast Day of St Mary MacKillop
Feast of St Mary of the Cross, 8 August Saint Mary founded the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred He
Read MoreMercy Moments: we are all in this together
The human roots of the ecological crisis Read issue 101: We are all in this together In Laudato Si'
Read MoreMercy Moments issue 100 is now available
A place of shelter, shade and protection Read issue 100: In the garden Gardens are good for the soul an
Read MoreMercy Moments issue 99 is now available
Abuse of creation is a sin Read issue 99: It's a sin We are challenged to review our definition of
Read MoreNew Mercy Partners ministry
Mercy Partners is pleased to announce the formation of our new Catholic health ministry, Mater. From 1 July 2020, o
Read MoreMercy Moments issue 98 is now available
Living in community Read issue 98: Community of life We reflect on the transformation that occurs when
Read MoreMercy Moments issue 97 is now available
Rediscovering a theological vision of the natural world Read issue 97: Leading us back to the Creator E
Read MorePentecost Sunday 2020
Pentecost Sunday, 31 May 2020 In a world that needs light, warmth, connection and creativity more than ever ... Let us rejoic
Read MoreMercy Moments issue 96 is now available
Big change in extremes Read issue 96: Big change in extremes We are all in this together! Let's sup
Read MoreRemembering Australia's Stolen Generations
National Sorry Day: we're in this together! Tuesday 26 May marks the twenty-third year since 1997's Bringing the
Read MoreFeast of St Rita of Cascia
Prayer for St Rita On May 22, we commemorate the death in 1457 of Rita of Cascia, Patroness of Impossible Causes, who was can
Read MoreMercy Moments issue 95 is now available
The poor and the earth are crying out! Read more in issue 95: The poor and the earth are crying out! As
Read MoreFeast of Elizabeth Hayes
Prayer for Elizabeth Hayes On May 6 we commemorate the death in 1894 of Elizabeth Hayes, Franciscan woman and founder&nb
Read MoreMercy Moments issue 94 is now available
The way forward is back Read more in issue 94: The way forward is back In our quest for ecological sust
Read MoreANZAC Day
ANZAC Day, 25 April 2020 On this solemn day, we remember the fallen. Image © Pixabay
Read MoreNano Nagle, The Lady of the Lantern
The Venerable Nano Nagle, 1718–1784 As we remember the death of Presentation Sisters foundress Nano Nagle on 26 April 1
Read MoreInternational Mother Earth Day
Living in harmony with all creation on the fiftieth anniversary of Earth Day Earth Day is celebrated each year on 22 April. T
Read MoreEaster reflection
The empty tomb Emptiness is touching us all. Globally we have seen images of empty streets, shelves, restaurants, clubs a
Read MoreSt Joseph's Day Prayer
St Joseph's Prayer – 19 March Who are we responsible for? Ourselves, our family, our community, our health?
Read MoreSt Patrick's Day prayer
St Patrick's Prayer, 17 March I arise today through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, Throu
Read MoreUpdate: Mercy Partners events
Update on Mercy Partners events going forward Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, Mercy Partners Council has put
Read MoreHarmony Week 2020
Prayer for Harmony Week Harmony Week 2020 commences Sunday 15 March, culminating in Harmony Day on Saturday 21
Read MoreMercy Partners Mission Leaders’ Gathering
On Care for Our Common Home: linking Catholic values with sustainable action Mercy Partners 2020 Mission Leaders’
Read MoreLenten Moments: supporting the call to ecological conversion
This Lent, we focus on Laudato Si’ and take to heart Pope Francis' exhortation to care for our common home.
Read MoreMercy Partners Place
Opening and blessing of Mercy Partners Place On Thursday 13 February, we joyfully celebrated the opening and blessing of Merc
Read MoreBoards Chairs’ Forum
Mercy Partners 2020 Board Chairs' Forum Mercy Partners Council, Executives and Ministry Board Chairs met on Thursday 13 F
Read MoreAdvent 2019
Advent: the sacredness of birth and life During Advent we celebrate the gift of life and recognise the sacred i
Read MorePresentation Day
A Presentation Day blessing Happy Presentation Day to the Presentation Sisters with whom we work and the staff, students an
Read MoreMercy Partners Foundation Day
Mercy Partners Foundation Day, 14 November Celebrating the People We Are On 14 November 2008, Mercy Partners was decla
Read MoreWe remember Catherine McAuley
The Spirit of Catherine We remember Catherine McAuley on the anniversary of the death in 1841. Having experienced the love
Read MoreAll Souls' Day
All Souls' Day – 2 November, 2019 Today our heart’s rhythm has a bittersweet beat as memories of loss a
Read MoreAll Saints' Day
All Saints' Day – 1 November, 2019 We are all called to become saints! God of light, As we journey
Read MoreYEAR OF MERCY CLOSING RITUAL
A Ritual for the Closing of the Year of Mercy The Year of Mercy will come to an official end on Sunday November 20 (the Feast
Read MorePENTECOST SUNDAY
Pentecost Sunday is often called the birthday of the Church. For the ancient Israelites, Pentecost (meaning ‘fiftieth&r
Read MoreYEAR OF MERCY
Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy Pope Francis has proclaimed an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy starting on th
Read MorePresentation Day, 2015
Presentation Day Marlette Black pbvm says, “Nano Nagle, the foundress of the Presentation Sisters, had two major d
Read MoreLeadership Formation Retreat
Catholic Identity The Leadership Formation Program on Catholic Identity was held at Robertson Garden” Brisbane from Oct
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