‘O people of religious zeal!’
HOMILY: I love the gospel image of Jesus as a devoted hen gathering her chicks; protection by way of courage and commitment.
Art workshops in March
SATURDAY ART WORKSHOP: Yvonne Hocothee will lead the workshops in March and lessons will invite participants to create orchard-themed images for application to fabric.
Visio Divina – ‘Webs and water’
MEDITATION: Latai Taumoepeau sees her work as “a continuation of what my ancestors did … I’m continuing on in the way they used art to tell stories, to provoke thoughts, ideas and empathy”.
Caring for citrus
GARDEN TIPS: Organic treatments are best when managing pests such as fruit fly.
‘Consider the lilies’
HOMILY: The season of Lent, which mirrors Jesus’ 40 days of fasting and temptation in the desert/wilderness, is a time of preparation and discipline when we reflect on the life and ministry of Jesus and renew our commitment to follow in Christ’s way.
February watercolour workshop
SATURDAY ART WORKSHOP: February 26 saw the second of two watercolour workshops led by Carolyne May.
All the rage at the moment
GARDEN TIPS: Indoor plants are very good for the house because they put oxygen in the air and purify the air by absorbing toxins emitted by furniture and carpet.
Ukraine crisis – emergency appeal
NEWS: A letter from Pia Reierson, Head of Partnerships and Programs, Act for Peace: I’m sure you’ve seen the devastating reports all over the news. Since last Thursday, the world has been in shock at the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
On the Vine – new issue (Autumn 2022)
NEWS: The Autumn 2022 issue of On the Vine, edited by Pamela Briggs, is available for download.
Taizé 2022 Pilgrimage of Trust
NEWS: Taizé 2022 Pilgrimage of Trust comprises a week of events in various locations in NSW. The theme is ‘Becoming Creators of Unity’.
