Edition 102 | 5th November, 2025

Welcome to The Soul, a dedicated resource for Catholic school staff in the Diocese of Lismore and beyond.

When we speak of charity, we do not mean a vague kindness or mere sentiment. True Christian charity is always grounded in truth — in the person of Jesus Christ, who teaches, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). Without truth, love loses its meaning and becomes whatever the world wants it to be. But when love and truth stand together, charity becomes powerful, life-giving and free.

This edition reflects on how Christ calls us to love with honesty, integrity and courage, knowing that the truth sets us free (John 8). May His example guide our words, our classrooms, and our relationships, so that our charity is real, enduring, and rooted in Him.