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Becoming what we receive. We know that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist. What does it really mean when we take Jesus into us, and how does our reception of the Eucharist impel us to act in our communities and in the world? With Fr Casey Cole OFM

There is so much division and disagreement in the world. Political, religious, social and cultural divisions seem to grow wider every day. How can we be hopeful in the face of this division? Can our faith guide us, and what actions can we take that might make a difference? With Fr Casey Cole OFM

This Sunday is Pentecost. What are the origins of this feast, what was the impact of the Holy Spirit, and how can we recognise the Spirit today in our lives, in the Church and in the world? With Sr Michele Connolly

The papacy of Pope Francis was characterised by humility, mercy, and a focus on caring for the poor and for God's creation. What will Pope Francis' legacy be, and what should we expect from our new Pope Leo xiv? With Bishop Danny Meagher

Archbishop Fisher has called a special Synod for Sydney for Easter next year. But what is a synod, why do we need one in Sydney, and how can people in parishes and schools get involved? With Bishop Danny Meagher

The Jubilee of Jesus is eternal, and we can always experience God's forgiveness through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. So why do we need a special Jubilee year? And what is the relevance of the Jubilee in the Church today? With Dr. Robert Haddad

The Jubilee year is a time of restoration, when slaves are set free, debts are forgiven, and people are returned to their homeland. What has all of this got to do with Jesus? Why did he begin his ministry by proclaiming a 'year of the Lord's favour,' and how is he an eternal Jubilee? With Dr. Robert Haddad

It's a Jubilee year in the Catholic Church, a special year of forgiveness when we are called to come into right relationship with God, each other, and all of God's creation. What are the origins of this custom? And how is the Jubilee related to the Sabbath Day and the Sabbath Year? With Dr. Robert Haddad

St Catherine of Siena was a mystic, political power broker, author and letter writer, Doctor of the Church, patroness of Europe, and servant of the poor and sick. It's her Feast Day this week, so what can we learn about this extraordinary friend of God? With Dr. Robert Haddad

This week we take part in the liturgies of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil. Why are these liturgies known as the Triduum? And what are the readings we will hear, the symbols we will see, and the rituals we will take part in? With Bishop Richard Umbers

As Jesus entered Jerusalem crowds greeted him, waving the branches of palm trees and crying Hosannah! How do we commemorate this at mass this week? And if the crowd loved Jesus so much, why was he tortured and crucified a few days later? With Bishop Richard Umbers

A crowd is ready to stone a woman to death for committing adultery. Why did Jesus respond to them by writing on the ground? And what does this passage teach us about justice and forgiveness? With Bishop Danny Meagher

Jesus teaches a crowd about repentance and forgiveness with stories about a lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost son. What can we learn from these parables today? With Sr Michele Connolly rsj

It's St Joseph's feast day this week. Which of his qualities should we celebrate and emulate? And what should we make of the readings of the Third Sunday of Lent, including the rather ominous Parable of the Fig Tree? With Bishop Danny Meagher

Reviewing the startling Transfiguration of Jesus, when he climbed a mountain, became as bright as lightning, and spoke with Moses and Elijah. Also learning about St Patrick, and why his feast day is so widely celebrated in Australia. With Bishop Danny Meagher

Today, Catholics all over the world will be marked with ashes. What does this symbol mean, and what should we (and shouldn't we) do during the season of Lent? With Bishop Richard Umbers

During Lent, Catholics all around Australia will donate to Project Compassion. What kind of work does Project Compassion enable, and how can we show our solidarity with people experiencing poverty all over the world? With Dan Skehan, Programs Director, Caritas Australia.

Caritas Australia works with communities all over the world to confront the challenges of poverty. But how do they know who to help, and how can we be sure that the aid is helping to make a real difference in peoples' lives? With Dan Skehan, Programs Director, Caritas Australia.

The Beatitudes are among Jesus' best known and most important teachings. So why are they presented so differently in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew? With Sr Michele Connolly, rsj

Jesus met fishermen at the Lake of Gennesaret, and invited them to come and 'catch people.' What made these men drop their nets and follow? With Sr Michele Connolly, rsj

Considering the special role of Mary during Advent, and the startling occurrence of God coming into the world in the most humble possible circumstances on Christmas Day. We'll also get some pointers on how we can cope with the commercialism and busyness of Christmas. With Bishop Daniel Meagher

Who is John the Baptist, who emerges from the wilderness calling for us to prepare the way of the Lord? Discussing how we can prepare during Advent, and what it means to baptise with the Holy Spirit and fire. With Bishop Daniel Meagher

Discussing the season of Advent, its theme and purpose and its colours and symbols. We also have a close look at the readings of the first Sunday of Advent. With Bishop Daniel Meagher

Who is the mysterious woman, and why does she anoint Jesus by pouring expensive oil over his head? Also looking at what we can learn about the women who were present and the crucifixion and later discovered the empty tomb. With Sr Michele Connolly, rsj

Making sense of Jesus' sharp words to the Syrophonecian woman, and asking what we can learn about faith by the way she responds. Also discussing the Widow's Offering at the Temple: it seems like a story about generosity, but is there a bigger picture? With Sr Michele Connolly, rsj