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Sydney (Agenzia Fides) - The latest issue of Catholic Australia electronic newsletter focuses on Ecumenism, Social Questions and the importance of Prayer for every Christian with numerous articles, contributions and interventions by experts which give an idea of the situation of the Catholic Church in Australia and the challenges it faces
The July 2006 issue opens with a reflection on spirituality in politics, a field in which Christians are called to give a contribution at the level of defending value, basic human rights, and respect for ethics.
One contribution is on Ecumenism, important in Australia, where 80% of the population is Christians and there are various denominations, Catholics, Orthodox, Anglicans, Lutherans and other protestant communions.
There is also a comment on Sacred Scripture according to the Aussie Bible a text which rereads the Word of God in the context of Oceania .
Catholic Australia is an important service for parishes, schools, communities and associations and anyone interested in knowing more about the Catholic community in Australia. The newsletter has sections on news, Church History, Spirituality, Theology, Pages for Young People and the laity, education, catechesis which treat with questions of today investigating the relation between faith and life. There is also a section for questions and answers. Readers may also request a free subscription to the newsletter.
The initiative of the newsletter is supported by the Communications of Office of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Australia and is produced in partnership with religious orders and communities spread over the continent. The electronic nature of the new means allows in fact immediate collaboration and sharing between realities thousands of kilometres apart. The formula is greatly appreciated by Catholic communities distributed all over Australia who keep up to date with the life of the Catholic Church in real time. To view newsletter you must go to the web address www.catholicaustralia.com.au/newsletter (PA) (Agenzia Fides 20/7/2006 righe 25 parole 250)
