Getting to know St Paul
THE GREAT COMMUNICATOR His life, his journey, his letters - Vista 2-3
THE RECORD
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esting for autism before birth invites an obvious question: what will happen to the person designated by doctors to be autistic? Perth bioethicist Fr Joe Parkinson spells out some of the darker consequences in this latest fine-tuning of the Culture of Death. Pages 6-7
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The Disciples of Jesus Community’s annual evangelisation school is on again, this time with the added inspiration of two young, newlyordained priests. Page 3
As Pope Benedict XVI encouraged and thanked the Neocatechumenal Way for its evangelical work on its 40th anniversary, one priest reflects on its sense of mission. Page 8
A random enquiry at a Vocations Expo led a World Youth Day pilgrim on a remarkable journey into the heart of Mother Teresa’s work with the poorest of the poor. Vista 1