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A recent article, Half do not agree to die, from The Age picks up the hot topic of Euthanasia. Euthanasia is legal in Belgium and has been since 2002. Sadly 2% of deaths in Belgium are due to Euthanasia. One of … Continue reading
Sundays are coming (and the rest of the week too!): so some stimulating thoughts from Michael Jensen at 10 ideas for preaching doctrine. Update: Further article on preaching on doctrine Constructing a Doctrinal Series by Michael Jensen.
It is hard to believe it, but my Prayer Pilgrimage around Tasmania is now in its third week! The actual launch of the Prayer Pilgrimage was at St George’s Battery Point on Pentecost Sunday (23 May). I also had the opportunity to … Continue reading
A marvellous gift from the Vatican: Michelangelo’s artistic genius lavished upon the masterpiece of the Sistine Chapel is now viewable online!! And it is just fantastic. I remember visiting the Chapel and wanting to lie down on a movable trolley … Continue reading
Burqa-banned? Hijab-Yes? Cross-No? – this was the original title of this article until I saw the issue in more general terms: the freedom to express one’s religion. Prayer for freedom of religious expression and freedom to change one’s religion are … Continue reading
My mind has not even contemplated sleep! I watched the Nigerian priests adapting to life and ministry in Tasmania. The Mission: Part 3 – Worlds Apart – ABC1 10.05pm Sunday 13 June 2010 The Roman Catholic Church once sent missionaries … Continue reading
The Prayer pilgrimage takes to: I was humbled at witnessing both service and suffering during my recent visit to the Risdon Prison Complex as part of my Prayer Pilgrimage. The Service by the staff, volunteers and Chaplain Ross Duncan (above with … Continue reading
Can you trust a politician? No. Self-interest rules. Can you trust a politician who is your brother? Yes, as a brother; no as a politician. We, the public, have made them that way. Haunting words on our corporate culpability from … Continue reading
My prayers of late have been focused on praying that the heart of Tasmania would beat with the heartbeat of God. I prayed this for the Parish of the Northern Midlands before setting out to meet parishioners at Campbell Town on … Continue reading
As part of my Prayer Pilgrimage, at each Parish we will be lifting up prays to God for our Tasmanian Parliamentary leaders. At the beginning of each week I send out an email to the House of Assembly and Legislative … Continue reading