Just like the disciples at Pentecost, each of us is equipped with the Holy Spirit who guides and inspires us to answer the call of faith. This week we hear how God speaks to people in different ways, through prayer, community and the sacraments.
In the lead up to the Jubilee of Seminarians, Priests and Bishops (23–27 June), we hear from one of Melbourne’s newest bishops, Auxiliary Bishop Thinh Nguyen, who shares the journey of his own vocation. His story is one of quiet resilience, deep prayer and enduring hope, shaped by migration, ministry and a love for the Church that has only grown stronger with time.
Registrations have now opened for the 2025 Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) in Melbourne—so let the adventure begin! We also look at research collated by the National Centre for Evangelisation that suggests a mini resurgence is taking place in the Church locally and internationally, based on recent numbers of adult baptisms.
And we delve into the life-giving grace of the sacraments with visiting US priest Fr Chris Alar MIC, who reminds us that these sacred encounters are not mere symbols but channels of God’s transforming love. And in the story of artist Kristian Joy Tangso, we witness how creativity can be a response to the Spirit’s prompting.
