Advent Week Two: The Candle of Peace

The second week of Advent (7-13 December) takes us from thinking about hope to a related idea - peace.

Advent Week One: The Candle of Hope

Advent comes from the Latin adventus, meaning “coming.” The Advent wreath has 4 candles, one lit for each of the 4 Sundays leading into Christmas.

Abduction at St Mary’s Schools, Papiri – A Call to Prayer and Solidarity

The Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles share with deep sorrow the news of the mass abduction that took place at St Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Niger State, Nigeria and ask for your prayers.

16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence

CRATH (Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans) is calling the community to join a 16-day campaign to end violence against women and girls.

Pope to Bishops at COP30: “We are guardians of creation, not rivals for its spoils”

Pope Leo XIV sent a video message to the bishops and cardinals of the Global South participating in COP30 in Brazil, urging cooperation and stressing that it is not too late if we choose deeds over words.