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The Jubilee of Jesus is eternal, and we can always experience God's forgiveness through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. So why do we need a special Jubilee year? And what is the relevance of the Jubilee in the Church today? With Dr. Robert Haddad

The Jubilee year is a time of restoration, when slaves are set free, debts are forgiven, and people are returned to their homeland. What has all of this got to do with Jesus? Why did he begin his ministry by proclaiming a 'year of the Lord's favour,' and how is he an eternal Jubilee? With Dr. Robert Haddad

It's a Jubilee year in the Catholic Church, a special year of forgiveness when we are called to come into right relationship with God, each other, and all of God's creation. What are the origins of this custom? And how is the Jubilee related to the Sabbath Day and the Sabbath Year? With Dr. Robert Haddad

St Catherine of Siena was a mystic, political power broker, author and letter writer, Doctor of the Church, patroness of Europe, and servant of the poor and sick. It's her Feast Day this week, so what can we learn about this extraordinary friend of God? With Dr. Robert Haddad

This week we take part in the liturgies of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil. Why are these liturgies known as the Triduum? And what are the readings we will hear, the symbols we will see, and the rituals we will take part in? With Bishop Richard Umbers

As Jesus entered Jerusalem crowds greeted him, waving the branches of palm trees and crying Hosannah! How do we commemorate this at mass this week? And if the crowd loved Jesus so much, why was he tortured and crucified a few days later? With Bishop Richard Umbers

A crowd is ready to stone a woman to death for committing adultery. Why did Jesus respond to them by writing on the ground? And what does this passage teach us about justice and forgiveness? With Bishop Danny Meagher

Jesus teaches a crowd about repentance and forgiveness with stories about a lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost son. What can we learn from these parables today? With Sr Michele Connolly rsj

It's St Joseph's feast day this week. Which of his qualities should we celebrate and emulate? And what should we make of the readings of the Third Sunday of Lent, including the rather ominous Parable of the Fig Tree? With Bishop Danny Meagher

Reviewing the startling Transfiguration of Jesus, when he climbed a mountain, became as bright as lightning, and spoke with Moses and Elijah. Also learning about St Patrick, and why his feast day is so widely celebrated in Australia. With Bishop Danny Meagher