Seeking God's Grace

In this Episode we pray together and reflect on Psalm 33. Get your Bible ready or open it online and start reading. I wonder if your prayer and reflection will be similar or different than mine?

In this Episode we talk about the power of words, value of silence and tips to listen most effectively to God's voice.

Happy New Year everyone! In this episode I reflect with you on the New Year challenges and opportunities given us by the fact that we are alive. How do we make the most of each TODAY? How do we use it the best we can and how do we make it our favourite day. I pray with you and for you for all the blessings in 2024.

In this Christmas Episode I share with you the reflection on Jesus's coming to the world and I break open to words of the Prayer to the Holy Family which we pray in each community around the world: O Jesus, Word made flesh, saviour of the world, your life is for us an example of total dedication to your Father and to the work he entrusted to you. Help us to live fully our religious consecratio...

In the midst of busyness before Christmas and at the end of the calendar year, we reflect on our life in many ways. Today's reflection is my way prompting you and me to reflect on God's love to all of us and possibly helping us to find the motivation to keep going no matter what.

In this second Sunday of Advent I would like to share with you the little method of prayer called: The Method of Welcoming. It is adapted from the Contemplative Outreach Website. https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/welcoming-prayer-method/ The Welcoming Prayer is a method of consenting to God’s presence and action in our physical and emotional reactions to events and situations in daily life. Th...

In this Episode I talk about the main idea behind the season of Advent. What are the Biblical roots of the season? Who are the main heros of the Advent journey? What is the second coming of Saviour? And where we can find reference in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Happy Advent, Everyone! Listen also: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5iy4xWTMdDcv2ABp0lVCmf?si=28c4719c9c4e4bc0 https://open.sp...

In this Episode we continue talking about Blessed Frances Siedliska and her efforts in spreading the Kingdom of God among the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth and people they serve. We touch base on the roots of the liturgical celebration of Christ the King as well as reflect on images which could describe the best the reality of loving power of God in our hearts and the whole world.

In this episode I chat with Sr Amata Nowaszewska, a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, who currently serves in the Office for Foreign Communication of the Polish Bishops' Conference. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-XcRIFo-009vTaJW4EGCTw Sr Amata shares with me her passion and knowledge about our Mother Foundress, Blessed Frances Siedliska - Mary of Jesus the Good Shepherd...

In this episode I have a joy of chatting with Sr Speranza Grzebielec, a member of the General Administration of our Congregation https://www.nazarethfamily.org/?page_id=1058 https://www.nazarethfamily.org/?p=1738) Sr Speranza taks about her experiences of serving in Nazareth for almost 15 years of her life and the presence of the Holy Family she found there in the ordinary life of this special pla...

In this Episode I reflect on the verse from Psalm 130: In you, O Lord, I have found my peace. I talk about most common experiences of peace or lack of it. I share a few words about God's peace which help us in all experiences. Finally, I leave you with some questions for this week: What disturb your peace these days? How do you create peace for yourself and those around you amid busyness and c...

In this episode I talk with Fr Robert Riedling, the Dean and Administrator of the Parramatta Cathedral. We talked about his vocation journey from being a teacher, finding faith, being baptised to the Catholic Church and becoming a priest. https://catholicoutlook.org/meet-st-patricks-cathedrals-new-dean/ Enjoy the talk and hopefully find something inspirational for yourself.

Dr. Maeve Louise Heaney VDMF  ⁠https://webpublic.acu.edu.au/staffdirectory/?maevelouise-heaney= ⁠   is a consecrated woman who in her life shares passion for theology and evangelisation. While lecturing at the Australian Catholic University, Maeve finds time and joy in composing and producing music and art. She shares with us her journey in discovering God. Enjoy the chat and music, too. https://o...

In this episode I had a conversation with Joe Youssef -Chief Investment Officer Areus Asset Management https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-youssef-5a322234/ ; https://vimeo.com/861890047 https://omny.fm/shows/hope-1032-interviews/the-car-accident-that-changed-everything-joe-youss#sharing about his life and experiences as a person of faith, family and finances.

In this Episode 80 I chat with Minette and Christopher https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-mendens-93799990/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/minette-mendens-b095961/ about their life journey from India to Australia in its professional and personal aspects. We reflect on the values which keep them together for the past 25 years of marriage and the tips for a happy and healthy relationship.

Have you ever thought about what you would say if you were asked to give the homily in the Church on Sunday? Yes, you! What would be the one thing you would want people to hear as they come to the church on Sunday? What would you want to hear yourself every Sunday when you come? What would you want to experience when you pray? I know that I would want people to feel loved by God and learn how and...

In this episode the roles have changed. Instead of me interviewing others - I am being interviewed. My friend, Ineke and I decided to have an unscripted conversation.

In this Episode we are chatting with Sr Rita Apura, Provincial Secretary http://csfn.org.au/leadership/provincial-secretary/ and the Chaplain at Blacktown Hospital. https://catholicoutlook.org/hospital-chaplaincy-is-a-profound-ministry/ Sr Rita shares with us her journey from the Philippines to Australia and many blessings she counts in her life in our congregation for almost 25 years.

In this Episode I chat with Sr Dominik Karnas, a parish priest of Our Lady of Victories, Horsley Park https://ourladyofvictories.org.au/parish-priest/ . We learn about the story of his vocation and the Congregation of St Michael the Archangel. https://stmichaelhurst.org.au/michaelites/michaelites-in-australia/ Fr Dominik shares with us insights about the role of angels and archangels in our life a...

In this episode I share some thoughts about religious life as a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. We talk about some secrets and mysteries of God and the consecrated life. Enjoy!

In this episode I have a great privilege to chat with Bishop Tim Norton SVD, and Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Brisbane. https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/articles/get-to-know-fr-tim-norton/ Bishop Tim explains what is his religious community https://www.divineword.com.au/ , talks about his background as physiotherapist and what it means to stay physically active, shares his joys in his cur...

In this episode I chat with Sr Jean Wojcik http://csfn.org.au/sisters-stories/ , member of our Holy Spirit Province in Australia. We chat about the importance of career development for young people, having hobby, learning continuously and finally retiring FROM to retiring TO.

In this Episode I chat with Sally Hood ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-hood-24781797/) Sally is an active Catholic who found her vocation in marriage. Mother of two beautiful boys, passionate about motherhood and ecology she offers a very honest and in depth reflection of her own experiences as a mother as well as birth and postpartum doula for other married couples. https://instagram.com/the_...

In this Episode I chat with a fellow sister of my congregation in Texas, Sr Josephine Garrett. She is known as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, serves in vocations ministry, and also serves as a speaker for youth and young adult retreats and conferences. She actively participates in the talks and events on https://hallow.com/ Together we discover her life adventure with God, talk about hope, jo...

World Youth Days in Lisbon, Portugal ( https://www.lisboa2023.org/en) , are about to begin. Young Catholics from all over the world are gathering there to meet Pope Francis and one another. In this episode I share my experiences of World Youth Day and reflect on the reasons why they are attracting young people.