This Sunday, we celebrate Mother’s Day. A day to thank and honour our maternal mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, spiritual mothers, and women who have played a motherly role in our lives. The Catholic faith holds a profound reverence for motherhood as both a biological vocation and a spiritual calling.
White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel around 6pm in Rome, signaling the decision of a newly elected Pope. Born Robert Francis Prevost, the cardinal accepted his duties as the 267th pope and chose the name Pope Leo XIV. He has made history by being the first US elected pope.
There are many wonderful saints whose Feast Days are celebrated in May. In this blog, we touch on 6 of them, 2 of which who share the same day. Each of these saints displayed unwavering devotion and dedication to their faith, with incredibly inspiring stories.
Easter is a season to celebrate, as Jesus was raised from the dead. The preparation for this begins on Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent – a 40-day period leading up to Holy Week. Easter is the central liturgical season in the Church’s year. Below are some of the most significant events in its preparation.
There are many wonderful saints whose Feast Days are celebrated in April. In this blog, we touch on 5 of them. Each of these saints displayed unwavering devotion and dedication to their faith, some ultimately dying for their faith.
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Each year, Australian’s celebrate our rich cultural diversity through a week of celebrations called Harmony Week. As stated on www.harmony.gov.au Harmony Week is a time to celebrate that Australia is one of the most successful multicultural societies in the world. It is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, united by a set of core Australian values. This year, Harmony Week will be celebrated from March 17th to 23rd.
There are many wonderful saints whose Feast Days are celebrated in March. In this blog, we touch on six of them. Each of these saints displayed unwavering devotion and dedication to their faith, many ultimately dying for their faith.
Valentine’s Day is celebrated annually on the 14th of February and originated as a Christian feast day to honour the memory of Saint Valentine, a Roman clergyman from the 3rd century who ministered to persecuted Christians.
The Understanding Faith team was hard at work throughout 2024 to bring you new features and updated content. In case you missed our midyear update, here is what we achieved during 2024 and what is now live in our 2025 edition.