As a child or adult is received into the Christian Church they are given a Christian name, usually a biblical name. In an increasingly multi-faith Australia the names we give and bear are becoming increasingly significant as personal identifiers and … Continue reading
Do the Tasmanian pro euthanasia enthusiasts want this sort of publicity? Nitschke is not embarrassed by saying where the euthanasia law will take Tasmania – we will become a suicidal society. See Nitschke expand on euthanasia beliefs – Philip Nitschke … Continue reading
Peter Coleman writes an engaging piece on Frank Devine who died July 3. (Frank Devine) was the laughing cavalier of Australian journalism. His laughter, often noisy, was always infectious. . . . (John Hartigan said) Frank had a great love … Continue reading
I am currently on Retreat at Maryknoll with people from all over Tasmania. During the Retreat we are looking at Holiness with the following reflections: REFLECTION 1 GOD OF HOLINESS – HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, LORD GOD ALMIGHTY REFLECTION 2 THE … Continue reading
Following an ABC interview (see blog article 29 June re Day 4) I received the following encouragement, Dear Bishop John, I watched with interest the item on the ABC news on Friday concerning heritage buildings and the church. I want … Continue reading
Jim Stynes was applauded by journalists when he shared his battle with cancer and Michael Jackson has received accolades in obituary notices. Both sets of praise remind me of the difficulties and dare I suggest the vagaries of our praise. … Continue reading
Article from Sydney noting that this year Youthworks Publishing under the imprints of Blue Bottle Books and Anglican Press Australia, has four of a possible eight books shortlisted for the Australian Christian Book of the Year awards – and they … Continue reading
In a recent conversation with an unemployed Tasmanian the plight of the unemployed was again highlighted to me. Unemployed Australians have been left out of the recent federal budget. Unless they had dependent children, they were also ineligible for payments … Continue reading
Madeleine L’Engle’s poetry continues to inspire, challenge and encourage my walk with Christ. Her collection, ‘The Ordering of Love’ will nurture the 3 day Bishop’s retreat, ‘Walking in Holiness’ I am leading next week. It was fun to discover that … Continue reading
I have been invited to contribute this chapter to a book, THE FUTURE OF THE ANGLICAN CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA, being written by bishops and to be published later this year. Paul Cavanough and I have found our exploration informative and … Continue reading