The Narrow Gate: Altering Life’s Trajectory
In my previous Narrow Gate article, I wrote that it was through the Church that I encountered the living God. I encountered Jesus Christ as a real person.
The Narrow Gate : St. Teresa of Calcutta – Deacon Harold
The reality of Christ’s presence in the Eucharist, as Saint Teresa so beautifully reminds us, is at the heart and soul of what it means to be Catholic.
The Narrow Gate: Unfashionable Causes
Cultural hegemony probably wasn’t the first thing most people thought of when they heard about the dismissal of Cardinal Pell’s appeal. But we’ve got to think about it now.
The Narrow Gate: I Am Alive Because My Mother Chose Life
There is a very special reason why I am alive and also why I was named Charbel. About halfway through my mother’s pregnancy, she bled heavily for about a week. Naturally, she became very worried and went to her doctor. The outcome of that visit was that her doctor made it very clear to her that the bleeding was not good for the viability of the pregnancy and that the baby, me, would have less than a 5% chance of surviving.
The Narrow Gate – Time for Hope
Last week I rang my local NSW State member of the Legislative Assembly to leave a message. Since he had been reported in local media as being committed to voting against a proposed abortion bill, I wanted to thank him and urge him to stay strong amidst the inevitable attacks that would assail his resolve.
The Narrow Gate: What it Means to be a Catholic Today
There is much uncertainty in our society today. Confronting this uncertainty, the Catholic Church gives witness to its very particular view of the world.
About Author
John Duiker is the newly appointed Evangelisation Coordinator for Parousia. Working closely with National Director of Evangelisation, Ian Smith, John is based in Melbourne, providing strategic and resourcing support for parishes and Parousia events. John has served the Church in many different capacities over the past 20 years. He is an evangelist, teacher, theologian, musician, and most importantly of all, a husband to Sharon and father to nine beautiful children. John holds a Bachelors Degree in Business as well as a Bachelors Degree in Theology with first class honours.
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