Mary Thorne responds to Pope Francis's latest encyclical Dilexit Nos / Jesus Loved Us.

Mary Thorne holds on to hope for justice and peace promised in this new time of Christmas.

Mary Thorne writes that the questions raised in the working document for the October Synod offer a glimmer of hope for women in the Church.

Mary Thorne shares how the restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic can provide opportunity to relieve suffering in society and in the Church.

Mary Thorne discusses why now is the time to include women in the Church as fully participating members.

Mary Thorne summarises Pope Francis's vision of all peoples relating as a family.

Mary Thorne writes that we need our energy for the challenges of 2020 to last beyond the last day of December.

Mary Thorne points to the threads of kindness running through our way of being and doing in the world.

by Massimo Faggioli. Published by Orbis Books, 2020. Reviewed by Mary Thorne.

Mary Thorne reminds us of our past and asks if we have the wisdom and commitment now to choose for the long-term common good.

Mary Thorne describes three endings that will open us to the revelation of God now.

by Denis Edwards. Published by Orbis Books, 2019. Reviewed by Mary Thorne

Mary Thorne says that lay people must claim ministry as a gospel response.

Mary Thorne and Dionne Neale reflect on the necessity of recognising and supporting the relationship between mothers and children.

We asked Mary Thorne to respond to Pope Francis’s new exhortation to all Christians, Gaudete et Exsultate, on the call to holiness in today’s world.

I have to admit to quite a struggle to bring this tiny piece of writing to birth. Like every other aspect of life, our beliefs and attitudes need a spring clean and refresh every now and again.

MARY THORNE reminds us of our calling to participate in God’s mission for the liberation of all creation. 

Overlooking the East River in Brooklyn Bridge Park, New York City, a new and thought-provoking eight-metre tall sculpture by British artist Martin Creed has been installed for the summer. It is made up of individual steel letters, outlined in ruby red neon light, which spell out the familiar word UNDERSTANDING. 

By Julie Leibrich.  Published by Otago University Press Dunedin, 2015. Reviewed by Mary Thorne 

Mary Thorne reflects on thirst as an image of spiritual longing.