As we close the chapter on 2025, we pause — in true Ignatian spirit — to look back with gratitude, to notice where God has been at work among us, and to carry those graces forward into the new year. This past year has been filled with moments of consolation, growth, and shared mission, and we thank God for guiding our CLC community every step of the way.

Moments of Grace in 2025

• Deepening Our Faith: Through prayer, service, and community life, we continued to grow as companions of Jesus, seeking to recognize His presence in our daily experiences and sharing these experiences in our small groups.
• Serving with Generosity: Inspired by Ignatius’ call to be “men and women for others,” our community stepped forward in meaningful acts of service, compassion, and justice in our work, families and neighborhoods.
• Strengthening Our Bonds: Whether through retreats, gatherings, or simple moments of connection, we experienced the joy of walking together on the journey of faith especially in our annual CLC retreat at Safety Bay.
• New Initiatives Rooted in Mission: We embraced opportunities to discern, dream, and act — always asking, “Where is God inviting us next?” For example, as we have walked with the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry.

A Year of Discernment and Consolation

Ignatian spirituality teaches us to pay attention to the movements of the Spirit — the moments that brought us life, hope, and unity. Looking back, we see God’s work in and through us, the courage we found, the challenges we overcame, and the love we shared. These consolations remind us that God has been — and continues to be — deeply present in our story.

A Prayer of Gratitude

We give thanks for each member of our community — for your faith, your presence, and the unique gifts you bring. In a special way, we express our deep gratitude for our Chairman, Kevin Wringe whose phenomenal leadership and steady guidance have shaped our journey over the years. His exceptional interpersonal skills, focusing on team empowerment and continuous growth of members, and the manner in which he had navigated challenges effectively.  Kevin’s dedication, commitment, wisdom, and generous service have been a true blessing to us all. As we honour his leadership and service, we hold close the words of St Paul: “I thank my God every time I remember you.” (Philippians 1:3) May the Lord who called him to this mission now bless him in the next chapter with renewed joy, peace, and purpose.

Snapshots of CLC events and activities for the 3^rd quarter 0f 2025

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

Ecospirituality – recognizing the sacredness of the Natural World and the connection between spirituality and the environment.

 

“In loving, we sense that we come to know the purpose and goal of our existence in this world. Everything comes together in a state of coherence and harmony.” Delixit Nos #23

 

Theme of the day: Called by Name. “God calls us through our desires for good things, through our enthusiasms, our hurts and healings. Wherever we are giving and receiving life and love is where God is calling.” (The New Spirituality Exercise in the Spirit of Pierre Teilhard de Chadrin, Louis Savary)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strengthening our connections with our First Nations Community.

Christmas Party 2025 – wonderful fellowship, thanksgiving and feasting had by all!

🎉 Stepping into 2026 with Hope and Purpose

As we enter 2026, we do so with hearts ready to listen and respond. We pray for the grace to approach the new year with openness, generosity, and trust in God’s unfolding plan.

We look forward to:

• Continuing our mission with renewed energy and clarity
• Creating spaces for prayer and reflection that help us discern God’s invitations
• Growing as a community committed to justice, compassion, and the Gospel
• Walking with Christ in all we do, seeking to find Him in every person, Creation and every moment

Here’s to 2026 — a year of grace, discernment, and joyful mission.

 

Quarterly Updates: Celebrating Faith, Renewal and Community

The Jubilee Year of Hope is an extraordinary period for reflection, renewal, and celebration within the framework of Ignatian spirituality. Rooted in the values of discernment, service, and finding God in all things, this year encourages communities to come together in pursuit of hope-filled futures. Below are highlights and updates from the past quarter, showcasing how various events and activities have aligned with this Spirituality.

Setting the Tone of Hope

CLC gathering in March 2025 to celebrate World CLC Day

‘Pilgrims on a hope-filled journey…living Spirituality in Everyday Life’ – a talk that was well presented by Bro Terry Casey; he offered us a reflective afternoon and his shared ‘lived experience of Spirituality’ with the CLC National Priorities.

Priority 1: Forming our members and sharing Ignatian Spirituality

Priority 2: Caring for God’s Creation

Priority 3: Walking with the excluded

 

Cultivating the Spirit of Caring for God’s Creation

• CLC members and friends have participated in Clean-up Australia Day in March 2025 in Mc Callum Park.

• Reflective Walk at Tomato Lake in April 2025 – The reflective walk was designed to promote mindfulness and a deeper connection with God and nature. Psalms 24:1: “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” Here are some shared experiences from participants, majority have found the walk peaceful and enjoyed the solitude and silence. Someone had commented that “God’s creation coming alive!” and others were drawn to Praise God and the sense of gratitude for our Being!

 

Walking with the excluded – “responding to the immediate needs of people and working to transform causes of exclusion and injustice”.

• Participation in the Palm Sunday Prayer for Peace organised by the Anglican Social Responsibilities Commission.

On-going Formation of Leaders and Deepening our Understanding of CLC

Several CLC members are participating in the Keystones program – a series of 6 monthly sessions, attended nationally via Zoom, commenced on 5^th April 2025.

Snapshots from the participation of events as listed above:

Conclusion

We are profoundly saddened by the news of the passing away of His Holiness Pope Francis. His return to the house of the Father has led to an outpouring of grief worldwide, in which we have all experienced a moment of collective grief within the Catholic Community.

While we mourn the loss, we are also filled with Gratitude for the Person that he was a man of deep spirituality, simplicity and humility. His Holiness was a strong advocate for social justice and ecological stewardship, and leaves behind a legacy of compassion, reform of the Catholic church, and advocacy for the marginalized in society. Let us pray and hope that Pope Francis legacy remains alive in our lives.

Hope is a shared endeavour rooted in God’s love!

In the Spirit of the Jubilee Year of Hope

CLC State Exco