The Catholic Leader

The St Finbarr’s School, Ashgrove Prep precinct expansion came after a 285 per cent increase in Prep enrolments for 2024 – attributed to a new 12-month Pre-Prep program. bit.ly/3HkTzCN

Society of the Snow invites audiences to embark on a spiritual odyssey, reminding us that even in the coldest of circumstances, the warmth of faith can sustain us and lead us toward redemption. bit.ly/3O6tATn

The beauty of the Give Prayer A Go campaign is that anyone can get involved and it's simple, you just need to pray and let Christ into your hearts. bit.ly/4b2IJPA

Continuing a new series of audience talks about vices and virtues, Pope Francis reflected on the vice of gluttony, which the ancient Church fathers referred to as a kind of “folly of the belly". bit.ly/3RX5ETF

A Christmas attack marks the latest instance of terrorists targeting Christian Nigerians on significant Christian feast days. At least 60,000 Christians have been killed in the past two decades. bit.ly/4aTgG4P

Pope Francis has called on the international community to prohibit the practice of surrogacy universally. bit.ly/3RTPtXe

Pope Francis baptised 16 infants in the Sistine Chapel yesterday, saying these children “give us the witness of how to receive the faith: with innocence and with an open heart”. catholicleader.com.au/news/pope-fran…

The riches, truth and beauty of Catholic heritage documented by Fr Meconi through the visual medium along with the explanatory material could be used as a means of evangelisation, Barbara Flynn writes. bit.ly/3GPoBlP

More than any other time of year, Christmas connects us with powerful childhood memories. For some, these are joyful – for many however, the memories are tinged with grief, Francine and Byron Pirola write bit.ly/46ZswXZ

Anjelica Rankin has been a Palms volunteer in Balibo, East Timor since August 2022 sharing her knowledge to create a better tomorrow. bit.ly/3TqAlDc

The reason most declare their interest in the Courage ministry is to manage their feelings while acknowledging its constant daily impact and yet find a way of living a Catholic way of life, Brisbane director Brendan Scarce says. bit.ly/48k4YOA

The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, alo invites believers to contemplate the mystery of the Incarnation, acknowledging Mary's unique and revered position. bit.ly/3NwxvbV

For believers, the Feast of the Holy Family offers an opportunity to seek inspiration from the model set by Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. bit.ly/41u0qTE

Parishioners, locals and friends are all invited to attend the Maleny centenary celebrations on February 4. bit.ly/3RmKwWw

May we not linger in our search with Jesus for Peace this year, in the Middle East, Ukraine, Russia and all places of conflict in our world and within our hearts, Fr Kerry Crowley writes. bit.ly/3NrX11I

The Holy Innocents continue to inspire a call for compassion, empathy, and the pursuit of peace in a world marred by injustice and suffering. bit.ly/3RuoqSa

May we be secure in "Christ’s promise to remain with us always. May we be at home with God," Bishop Ken Howell writes in his Christmas message. FULL MESSAGE: bit.ly/3Nqg7pe

St John the Apostle's life reflects a profound spirituality, emphasising love, faith, and the significance of a relationship with Christ. bit.ly/3v0lo0c

May we once again remember the Christ who came into our world, to be a beacon of peace, love, joy and hope, Bishop Michael McCarthy writes. bit.ly/3tqRD8i

St Stephen's story continues to resonate, urging believers to live out their faith boldly and compassionately, embracing the teachings of Christ and standing up for truth, regardless of the challenges faced. bit.ly/3GOo2sC