Superior General of the MSCs Re-Elected in Rome

Sep 29, 2023 | News

Congratulations to Fr Abzalón Alvarado Tovar msc, who has been re-elected as Superior General of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. MSC Communications in Rome sent the following statement: Fr Abzalón Alvarado, MSC, has been elected as Superior General of the...

Stephen Hackett, msc Provincial Visitation

Sep 5, 2023 | News

Newly-appointed MSC Provincial, Fr Stephen Hackett msc, is visiting the different communities in each city since returning to Australia from Vietnam. He spent some time today with the group from the Heart of Life Centre for Spiritual & Pastoral Formation, met the...

God’s Spirit in Creation

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....

Understanding Spiritual Direction

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...