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Monthly Archives: December 2009

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Howard Dillon-always ahead of me

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Bishop John
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To me, over these past nearly 30 years, Howard Dillon has been a great brother in Christ and mentor who exemplified the life and ministry of a consistent Christ follower. Howard died in July and an article about him appears in the Sydney Morning … Continue reading →

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Christmas liturgy and love 4 all

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Bishop John
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I commend this excellent address by Bishop George Leo Thomas, Friday, December 25, 2009 Christmas liturgy brought lasting lesson – As a newly ordained priest in Seattle, I had eagerly anticipated the celebration of my first Christmas Mass. The Cathedral was resplendent in … Continue reading →

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Dawkins dodges the personal

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Bishop John
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Andrew Denton interviews Richard Dawkins on ‘Elders’ ABC TV. It will remain available for just another 8 days so be sure to check it out soon! Richard Dawkins’ reluctance, indeed refusal, to respond to personal questions is quite remarkable, as is his body … Continue reading →

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Cathedral Christmas celebrations

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Bishop John
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The Cathedral ‘Living Stable’ with the people and animals (including our donkeys of course) at the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem plus a ‘heavenly choir’ was blessed with good weather and passersby stopping and engaging in conversation and photo opportunities with the … Continue reading →

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Christmas greetings – Felicidades

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Bishop John
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I extend to you and your families God’s richest blessings, peace and happiness as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. And to our spanish speaking friends,compliments of UNO Argentina, Feliz Navidad – Felicidades,   Que … Continue reading →

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Talking about billboards again!

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Bishop John
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I believe these billboards at our Cathedral send a more appropriate Christmas message than Church billboard – wrong message?  “LIVE IN THE CITY” – in the Cathedral Close we have donkeys,sheep, ferrets, shepherds, kings, Mary and Joseph and real live babies taking a turn … Continue reading →

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‘Allah’ banned for Christians

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Bishop John
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When religion seeks to rule by power or politicians use religion to rule we are all in for strife. The banning of the use of the word ‘Allah’ in the Bible is a good example of precisely what the Parliament … Continue reading →

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My Christmas message

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Bishop John
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My CHRISTMAS MESSAGE has been sent off to the media. Here ’tis,   Enjoying God, enjoying life  Apparently, coming to a bus near you is a Tasmanian version of the UK bus ads, ‘There’s probably no god. Now stop worrying … Continue reading →

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Talking about billboards …

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Bishop John
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It occurs to me that a billboard is a sign: it points us towards something or someone. A billboard can be for good or ill: see Church billboard-wrong message? I gained some further food for thinking about billboards from our Diocese’s … Continue reading →

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Anglican Covenant released

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Bishop John
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The final text of the Anglican Covenant has been released. The Archbishop of Canterbury has heralded it through youtube. See A Covenant for Christmas with all the links to youtube, basic documents including comparing the controversial Section 4, commentary, etc from … Continue reading →

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