pathways: DECEMBER 09

The peace and goodwill of this Christmas season is a gift of graciousness from Emmanuel, God-with-us. Let it be a gift that continues throughout the year.

An Australian Religious is at the heart of ensuring that the human face of climate change is not forgotten in Copenhagen ... (and late news ... URGENT PLEA - THE CRY OF COPENHAGEN)

As the MSS leadership changes, the future includes the launch of a foundation in honour of the congregation's founder, Father John Wallis ...  and leadership changes for other congregations.

Sister Maureen Andrews, Australian Leader of the Missionary Franciscan Sisters, from Brisbane, was one of two Australian representatives at the 15th meeting of women religious leaders from Asia-Oceania which was held in Thailand.  She writes of the experience ...  (also with links to National Catholic Reporter articles)

Earth's loss of biodiversity is a theological issue, says Father Denis Edwards. When human beings cause the extinction of other species, they destroy creatures made by God and they damage a mode of God's self-revelation.

Australian Jesuit Father Herman Roborgh who lived in Pakistan for eight years before completing a PhD in Islamic Studies at Aligarh Muslim University in India, speaks about the experience of interfaith retreats.

As the countdown to Christmas continues, pathways offers some suggestions that might help you out of an awkward situation with gifts that send love and hope far beyond the Christmas tree.

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