Author: Virginia Ryan

Virginia was the Workstream Lead – Evangelisation and Catechesis for Catholic Schools Broken Bay and previously the Assistant Director – Evangelisation and Catholic Formation for 44 schools in the Diocese of Broken Bay. Virginia has been an educator for over 30 years. REC, Director of Mission and Development and Adult Faith Education and Pastoral Formation Coordinator at The Broken Bay Institute. She was the national co-ordinator for the ACBC eConferences on Paul, Luke, Mary and Jesus the Christ and edited Mission and Spirituality News. Virginia was a founding Member of Good Samaritan Education and a founding Member of The Broken Bay Institute and Chair of the Centre for Christian Spirituality.

Power of Gratitude

Posted on 08/07/202411/07/2024 by Virginia Ryan

“If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, “thank you,” that would suffice.” Meister Eckhart I have absolutely nothing in common with Meister Eckhart: Eckhart was born in 1260 in Hochheim (Thuringia). He entered the Dominican Order quite early, and received most of his education in the Studium Generale in Cologne that Albert the…

Come out of your Tomb: The Easter Invitation

Posted on 27/03/202427/03/2024 by Virginia Ryan

Every year, as the leaves turn golden brown and the air carries a hint of autumn chill, a timeless story unfolds – the story of Easter. Beyond the vibrant colours of autumn and the joy of Easter egg hunts lies the promise of hope, renewal, and transformation. It’s a story that transcends time and touches…

A Mother’s Prayer – Praying for each other in Lent

Posted on 03/03/202403/03/2024 by Virginia Ryan

I was busy preparing a presentation for a group of teachers based on Jesus’ core question; who do you say I am? As I was scrolling through my documents, I came upon this reflection written by our inspiring Australian scripture scholar, Fr Gerald O’Collins SJ. As I reread it I was captured by the words…