Nov 8, 2023 | Brian's Reflections
We live in confusing times. Many of us find the Covid restrictions terribly hard. At one point, psychologists were saying that we are in lockdown fatigue. Others are quite disturbed by the many disasters in our world, the earthquakes and the damaging bushfires and...Jul 28, 2023 | Brian's Reflections, News
Pope Francis wrote in his encyclical Laudato Si (#42): Because all creatures are connected, each must be cherished with love and respect, for all of us as living creatures are dependent on one another. Loud bells rang for me. I lived near the sea for many years....Jun 23, 2023 | Brian's Reflections, News
Heart of Life calls itself a Centre for Spiritual and Pastoral Formation. Pastoral formation is about preparing people for their pastoral ministry. But what is spiritual formation? Something to do with preparing people inwardly, preparing one’s heart and soul, one’s...Apr 21, 2023 | Brian's Reflections, News
Editor’s Note: Continuing with our 40th Anniversary celebrations, we present Brian’s Reflections, a series of observations from Heart of Life co-founder, Fr Brian Gallagher msc. The first words in the bible are God’s words: ‘Where are you?’ The Book of Genesis tells...