Communio Calling
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Infused with the values of our Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition, Communio Calling is a dynamic conversation and connection point for the Good Samaritan Education community and beyond to nurture and share story, faith and life.
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Nov 21, 2023
BENet23 & Manquehue Visit
In our final episode of Communio Calling for 2023, GSE delegates discuss their whirlwind South American adventure to this year’s BENet Conference and visit to Chile's lay Benedictine Manquehue Community.
Hosted in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in October, about 180 representatives from 16 countries gathered to share their insights as educators in the Benedictine tradition
On route to Rio, the GSE group spent time with the Manquehue community in Santiago, Chile, forming deep connections while exploring another expression of Benedictine education and community.
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Oct 10, 2023
Prophetic Voices 2023
Following the success of the 2022 program, GSE’s Prophetic Voices student forum initiative returned in 2023 and was expanded to consist of three online student sessions that culminated with a two-day in-person gathering at Mt Carmel Retreat Centre in Varroville, NSW, in July.
In this episode, host Gabrielle Sinclair chats with four GSE students who participated in the program to reflect on their experiences and the process they undertook to create their final position statements on the three issues chosen for the year:
* First Nations: Country, Connection and Custodianship
* Homelessness: Encounter beyond financial aid
* Diversity: Human dignity
You can find more information on Prophetic Voices and the final student statements on our website: https://goodsameducation.org.au/prophetic-voices/
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Sep 12, 2023
Reclaiming Scholastica
Special guest Carmel Posa, lecturer, author and Good Samaritan Sister, shares her wisdom and insights on St Scholastica in the lead-up to the release of her new book due in 2024, ‘The Lost Dialogue of Gregory the Great: The Life of Scholastica’.
In this conversation with host Gabrielle Sinclair, Carmel walks us through the process of shaping this new hagiography of the life of Scholastica. Many people have asked "Why don't we know more about Scholastica?"; Carmel answers this question and more as she walks with and reclaims the voice of Scholastica.
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Aug 1, 2023
Philippines Ministries & Immersions
Good Sams Anne Dixon and Grace Marcello, sit down with host Gabrielle Sinclair to share stories of their ministry work in the Philippines in Bacolod on the island of Negros.
Set up in the 1980s by two Japanese Good Samaritan Sisters, the Bacolod community and Good Samaritan Education continue to have a strong partnership, with student immersions to the region set to return in 2024.
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Jun 26, 2023
Getting to know John Bede Polding
In this episode of Communio Calling, host Gabrielle Sinclair is joined by Rosebank’s Dean of Ministry, Paul O’Shea, and GSE’s Fran Vella to discuss the life and works of John Bede Polding.
Together, they discuss the legacy of Polding as the first Archbishop of Sydney and co-founder of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, who's teachings live on in our mission today.
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May 29, 2023
Benedictine Pilgrimage 2023
It is said that It is in the sharing of story with others that the deep meaning of pilgrimage takes root, both in the pilgrim and the community.
In this episode of Communio Calling, host Gabrielle Sinclair is joined by Natasha O’Donoghue, Alan Ibbett and Rita Armen to reflect on their recent pilgrimage experience.
The GSE Benedictine pilgrimage followed in the footsteps of St Benedict, St Scholastica and John Bede Polding across England and Italy. Our pilgrims came from staff and governance leaders from our GSE community and the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, all participating in this life-changing adventure.
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May 1, 2023
Schools of Welcome
In our latest episode of Communio Calling, host Gabrielle Sinclair is joined by two of our GSE school’s principals, Iris Nastasi of Rosebank College Five Dock and Tony Fitzgerald of St Mary Star of the Sea College
Together, they unpack our new Schools of Welcome statement and share their reflections on its conception and impact on the GSE community.
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Mar 20, 2023
Company Membership
In this episode, host Gabrielle Sinclair is joined in conversation with three company members within our GSE schools; Leonie Keaney, John Driscoll and Elizabeth Delaney sgs.
This conversation is a great reflection on the important role of a company member in a GSE school. Hear the insights, and in and outs of the role and their stewardship of the charism.
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Feb 9, 2023
Being Neighbour with Geraldine Kearney sgs
Communio Calling is back with our first episode of 2023, where we unpack Good Samaritan Education’s Formation Cycle theme, A Year of Neighbour. In conversation with Geraldine Kearney sgs, we explore what it means to be neighbour and to truly embrace the ‘other’.
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Nov 29, 2022
In Conversation with Mary McDonald sgs
Host Gabrielle Sinclair talks with Mary McDonald sgs in a wide-ranging conversation, from sharing her story of growing up in the family Pub in Northern Queensland to her love of education. Mary is the author of the GSE history - Journey to Good Samaritan Education – and shares her insights on the challenges of today and the fundamental essence needed to be held onto into the future.
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Oct 26, 2022
Benedictine Leadership
Communio Calling guest Patty Fawkner sgs, congregational leader of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, shares her leadership journey and the insights she has gained along the way, from acknowledging her gifts and weakness to empowering others. This a great conversation for all seeking to develop their leadership skills, particularly in the Good Samaritan Benedictine charism.
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Sep 26, 2022
Prophetic Voices
After a short break Communio Calling is back with Prophetic Voices.
Host Gabrielle SInclair chats with Jen Petschler of St Scholastica's College and Students from six of the GSE schools regarding their experience of Prophetic Voices.
The inaugural Prophetic Voices – Student Form was held in conjunction with the 2022 Triennial Conference on Friday, July 22, hosted at St Scholastica’s College Glebe.
*Prophetic Voices* was established to provide an open platform for students to articulate causes, projects, and issues they are passionate about and embody Good Samaritan Benedictine values. Each school is invited to pitch one issue or idea that formed the content for cross-school dialogue and discernment. The initiative culminated in a two-day event, firstly a student forum, with the second day requiring students to participate in the Triennial Conference, presenting their common voice on issues they want to raise with the whole GSE community.
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May 2, 2022
GSE's Philosophy of Education
This episode's conversation is with two of the superstars of the GSE community, Sue Lennox, Principal of St Patrick's College Campbelltown and Kate Rayment, Principal of St Scholastica's College Gelbe, as we have a look at GSE's Philosophy of Education.
The Good Samaritan Education Philosophy of Education sets the bar high as we seek to create, sustain and nurture communities of learning enriched and inspired by the Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition.
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Mar 23, 2022
Reclaiming Obedience
There is no doubt that the word 'obedience' has a lot of baggage to the modern ear. Today we will broaden our understanding through the lens of St Benedict.
Join host Gabrielle Sinclair and guest Christine Manning as we reclaim obedience helping to provoke some helpful reverberations in our community and society, if we live it well, inclining ourselves toward the other, through Christ loving example.
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Feb 23, 2022
Year of Lectio
Good Samaritan Education's Formation Cycle draws us into a Year of Lectio.
In our conversation today Elizabeth Brennan sgs and Pat O'Gorman help us navigate what we mean by Lectio Divina and how the regular practice can provide a rhythm for deepening our relationship with God and all of creation if we attend with the ear of the heart.
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Jan 25, 2022
Benedictine Listening
As 2022 begins to find its rhythm this bonus episode, is something completely different, giving you the opportunity to pause and truly listen with the ear of the heart and be open to what you are being called to respond to.
Find a quiet place and give yourself permission for 10 minutes to retune your listening heart.
Listening to God and listening to our neighbour are interrelated! When we make space to listen receptively to our God, we find our hearts gradually softened and converted into the ‘good soil’. We are thus made able to be attentive, to notice and to hear God speak in Scripture and in the ‘neighbour’ we encounter in our daily life. We are also made able to respond. As well, when we are attentive to our neighbour, in love or in listening, we hear God say, ’You do it to Me’. There is a wonderful double meaning in the urgent plea of Benedict ‘ to put the love of Christ before all else'. Are we being invited to give a eucharistic ‘AMEN’ to both the Divine Chri…
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Nov 24, 2021
Signs of the Times
Continuing the celebrations of Good Samaritan Education's 10 year anniversary we reflect on where we have come from and a look into the future regarding the continual challenge and necessity of being alert to the signs of the times.
Join host Gabrielle Sinclair with guests Sr Clare Condon and Moira Nadjecki for our final full episode for 2021.
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Nov 9, 2021
All Benedictine Saints
In this bonus episode, we will hear from a few familiar voices as we celebrate the feast of All Benedictine saints. Guests were asked to share about a favourite or perhaps lesser-known Benedictine Saint, so sit back for some reflections on others that have traced the path of Benedict before us.
Featuring:
Elizabeth Brennan sgs
Christine Manning sgs
Pat O'Gorman
Clare Condon sgs
and Moira Nadjecki
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Oct 27, 2021
Claiming our Voice - The Voice and Experience of Women in Leadership
In conversation with Catherine Slattery sgs and Frank Pitt we take a look at the foundational Good Samaritan Education document - The Statement of the Voice and Experience of Women in Leadership.
We take a look at the realities that shape this document and the accountability it calls us to. It is a unique and living document that challenges and informs the necessary social critique to be attentive to the signs of the times and claim our voice.
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Sep 22, 2021
Living Discernment
In this episode of Communio Calling we hear from the former congregational leader of the Good Sams, Clare Condon sgs. Clare's intimate grasp of living the Good Samaritan Benedictine life and her deep understanding and history with Good Samaritan Education make her a unique person to speak to our community of discernment and breaking open a clarity on not just doing discernment, rather, the Benedictine concept of discernment as a way of living, ever listening and responding to the call of God.
Clare's content for this episode is from a presentation given to the Good Samaritan Education Assembly Members at the beginning of 2021.
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Aug 25, 2021
Exploring Communio
Good Samaritan Education's formation theme for 2021 is Communio. In conversation with host and colleague Gabrielle Sinclair, GSE's own Director of Formation and Mission Integration, Pat O'Gorman, shares her insights and story as we explore what this word "communio" is all about.
Join Gabrielle and Pat as they take deep dive into what communio means for GSE and our community of communities.
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Aug 10, 2021
In All Things
BONUS EPISODE
We just couldn't wait to share with you, our new sound.
Continuing our 10-year celebrations we commissioned a song to celebrate and capture elements of our Good Samaritan Benedictine charism.
'How do you capture a dynamic living charism in a few verses?', I hear you ask. Find out as we chat with singer-songwriter Gen Bryant and be the first to hear 'In All Things' in full. It is sure to complement the already strong culture of music and song in our communities prayer, liturgies and eucharist celebrations.
Communio Calling presents In All Things by Gen Bryant.
*In All Things* is available through Willow Publishing
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Jul 21, 2021
Ten years along the path of faith and life
Communio Calling's inaugural episode coincides with the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Good Samaritan Education by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan.
In celebration of the journey of the last 10 years, we will hear from two vital voices who helped shape the story of Good Samaritan Education - Terry Creagh, Good Samaritan Education's inaugural Governing Council Chair and Kay Herse, our first Executive Director.
A rich conversation sharing the journey of discernment of the Good Sams that resulted in the establishment of Good Samaritan Education. Terry and Kay's passion and deep faith are inspirational and their experience and insight teach us a great deal about the legacy and treasure entrusted to Good Samaritan Education.
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Jun 16, 2021
Launching July 22
Good Samaritan Education's new podcast series *Communio Calling*, sharing stories of faith and life in the Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition, will launch on July 22, 2021, marking its 10th anniversary.
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