Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Luke 1: 1-4; 4: 14-21 -
Katy Gilles MA Theology BA DipEd Japanese, Steeped in the Anglican tradition with strong community involved parents, her daily rhythm of reading the scriptures and prayer was encouraged. Studying at University opened her eyes to the myriad of spirituality within other cultures. Fostered by her High School love of languages, and a journey to Japan she began her vocation - teaching High School boys Japanese. Her theological understanding was awakened by her friendship and marriage to John who took her to Mass and together they joined an x Antioch group - "Kinda Catholic". Desiring their 3 delicious children to understand that Jesus loved them, she studied the "Catechesis of the Good Shepherd" and facilitated an atrium at their playgroup and later their primary school at St Charles Ryde. There she became the Family and Faith educator giving pastoral care, spiritual direction and grief support to many families. Studying theology with the Young Catholic Women’s Interfaith Fellowship 2013-2014, with the office for participation of Women (now called "Leadership for Mission" at ACU) was an opportunity to explore further her developing spirituality. Having recently finished a year of Ignatian Retreat in daily life and meditation with the WCCM she is aware that finding God in all things can bring a deep inner peace.
