The plight of the Christian community in Iraq continues unabated and is heart rendering. HUNDREDS of Iraqi Christians attended mass under heavy security to mark 40 days since dozens of worshippers were killed in an al-Qaeda siege. Teary-eyed parishioners, diplomats, … Continue reading
Top 10 Tips for Keeping Children Safe Online Released by Security Experts International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc., (ISC), the world’s largest organisation of cyber security professionals this week released its top 10 tips for parents to help keep their … Continue reading
Advent 2 (A): Repent and Live Accordingly Matthew 3:1-12, Romans 15:4-13, Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalms 72:1-7, 18-20 SERMON OUTLINE – 5 December 2010 (St. John’s New Town) “REPENT!” “Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” (Mt 3:2) Metanoia – change … Continue reading
I don’t always get a good laugh out of the Business pages of the newspaper but this article brightened my day. I’ll only copy a bit as the whole article is such fun. Enjoy! I have a dream. I dream of … Continue reading
I appreciated the pastoral letter to the people of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne. In part, Euthanasia and assisted suicide are the opposite of care and represent the abandonment of older and dying persons. Instead, we encourage all people of … Continue reading
‘From Harry Potter to Jesus Christ’ is a good example of engaging aspects of our wider culture, in this case Harry Potter, with the Good news of God’s love to us in the person of Jesus Christ. It is provided … Continue reading
The latest ‘sexting’ news re children falling foul of the law, demonstrates once again that the law can condemn behaviours but it cannot grow healthy living. CHILDREN sending and receiving sexually explicit images on mobile phones – or ”sexting” – … Continue reading
Some of my questions: What does it mean to be a citizen of Australia? What proof is there that Assange has broken the law in Australia? In the USA? Has the information ‘leaked’ caused blood to flow? When can I … Continue reading
It’s a sad day in the land of Oz when we choose “a nice meal on a Saturday night” over a mate battling problem gambling. THE poker machine reformers Senator Nick Xenophon and the independent MP Andrew Wilkie confronted 100 … Continue reading
The Christian Medical and Dental Fellowship of Australia (CMDFA) Ethics Committee oppose moves to legalise euthanasia in Australian Parliaments. They have completed a more detailed paper which they have kindly sent me but which is not yet on their website. … Continue reading