Dear Friends,
By Virginia Ryan

I invite you all to participate in the upcoming Jesus the Christ eConference on September 16th.

Jesus: Focus of Devotion
By Dr Carmel Davis

Over the centuries, the increasing understanding of the empathetic connection of all humanity to Jesus in his own humanness has seen the rise of very particular expressions of devotion to Jesus.

What Formation for today's Church Leaders?
By Martin Teulan

Recently I heard that at a meeting of Catholic CEOs,  in response to a question as to whether a particular CEO would be using the e-Conference on Jesus the Christ for staff formation, she answered, "we do our formation on [our founder], why would we want to do anything on Jesus?"

Remembering Jesus
(as he would like to be remembered!)
By Gerard Moore

How do we remember Jesus?  Perhaps more precisely how did the first generation of believers remember him, after all our faith is shaped by their memory?  So what shaped their memory?

An arrogant or a loving eye
By Fr Noel Connolly

There is a Latin saying that in communication whatever is received is received according to the mode of the receiver.

Light of Torah (August)
By Teresa Pirola

On the slopes of Moab, the chosen people stand ready to enter the promised land. Moses describes a ritual of thanksgiving to be performed when they arrive there. Here, an ancient symbolic action is packed with insights for our lives today. Join us as we explore Deuteronomy 26:1-11.

Attending Mass in a village
By Dr Margaret Ghosn MSHF

In July of this year I was fortunate enough to visit Lebanon (my parent's homeland) for a few weeks.

Resource Kit for the Study of Saint Paul: Session Seven
By Brendan Byrne sj

This 'kit' is provided as a follow-up to the interactive e-conference on Paul sponsored by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference to mark the close of the Year of Paul on 30 June, 2009.

Biblical Reflection for the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
By Father Thomas Rosica, CSB

TORONTO, JULY 30, 2010 (Zenit.org). - It is not often that the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary falls on a Sunday.

Introductory Workshop

2-5pm, Sat 28 August 2010.
Venue: Caroline Chisholm Centre, Pennant Hills.

AACAFE Conference
Passion for Adult Faith Formation

22nd August 2010 - 25th August 2010
Mary MacKillop Place, Mount Street, North Sydney

The Spirituality and Practice of Nonviolent Leadership

New eight-day, residential program for Church leaders, clergy and lay, in Australia

Grace Conference

18-20 November 2010 held at Centre for Theology & Ministry
29 College Cres, Parkville

"Designing and Delivering Effective Online Courses: The Essentials of Online Success"

Monday, 13th September, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Optional Personalised Tutorial Session,
Tuesday 14th September
Venue: The Broken Bay Institute, Pennant Hills (Sydney)

Pastoral Care of the Sick, Elderly and Dying
Presenters: Rev Dr John Frauenfelder & Dr Margaret Ghosn MSHF

9am-4pm, 27-30 September 2010
The Broken Bay Institute, Building 2, 423 Pennant Hills Road

Practical Introduction to Canon Law
Rev Peter Slack

9am-4pm, 5-8 October 2010
Rev Peter Slack is an authority on issues relating to Canon Law.

Lecturer
Theology & Ethicstheology

The Broken Bay Institute is seeking expressions of interest for two part-time positions of Lecturer – Theology &
Ethics.