At last we can honour Mary MacKillop as Australia’s saint.
And, hopefully, we can move past the distorted discussions on miracles that have preoccupied some in the media, because that is not what she was about.
Mary becoming a saint was all about who she was, the way she lived and loved – with God at the centre – rather than the miracles attributed to her intercession.
Thankfully that is what captures the hearts of the vast majority of her followers, and that is what will inspire Australia. St Mary MacKillop, pray for us.
PETER BUGDEN
Editor
