There are as many ways to serve God and our neighbours as there are people on earth. God calls each one of us to use our unique gifts and circumstances—even our struggles and setbacks—to bring light and hope to a world that sorely needs it.
This week, we hear the story of Geraldine Vytilingam, a young Melbourne woman whose journey of faith and service began in her home and school, and was nurtured by the generosity of the Missionary Sisters of Service, taking her in some unexpected directions and showing her what it means to hope.
Over the weekend, the Church celebrated the Jubilee of the Sick and Health Care Workers, an opportunity to reflect—as Cathy Jenkins does this week in Melbourne Catholic, and as Pope Francis did on Sunday in a surprise appearance in St Peter’s Square—on what hope looks like for the sick and for those who care them.
And during his recent trip back to Melbourne, we caught up with Br Merric, the only Australian member of France’s Taizé community, who shared the story of how he found a home and sense of purpose in this special place ‘where people can come together, share their stories and grow in their understanding of God and each other’.
