My Easter 2012 message appears in Tasmania’s three major newspapers today: Our hope, everywhere, always One of the things that surprised me during our years living in Argentina was the hope that some slum dwellers had in Jesus Christ. I … Continue reading
Southern Cross Tasmania (3pm Good Friday), Channel 7 and the Australian Christian Channel will be screening “An Innocent Man?” – an half hour TV show written by Phil Smith. It will be shown at 3pm Good Friday around Australia except … Continue reading
Tasmanian criminologist, Jeremy Pritchard, has responded to an article by another Tasmanian, legal academic Margaret Otlowski, on euthanasia. Michael Cook of MercatorNet comments, Respect for autonomy is one of the most convincing arguments for euthanasia. It was the theme of a strong … Continue reading
The tragic war in the Malvinas/Falkland Islands started 30 years ago today, 2 April 1982. In Argentina commemoration ceremonies have commenced, see here and here. Clarin is a mass circulation newspaper out of Buenos Aires and it carries numerous articles mainly … Continue reading
A Future Not Our Own (The Long View) is a prayer/poem of Archbishop Oscar Romero which holds great truths of the Christian faith and continues to nurture my discipleship. It weaves together encouragement, comfort and faith in God. We were living … Continue reading
An important report detailing the economic and social costs of gambling on Tasmanian society has been released. The Summary Report is found at, Social and Economic Impact Study of Gambling in Tasmania addressed to the Tasmanian Government Department of Treasury and Finance … Continue reading
Gregory the Great (540-604) was an influential leader in the Western Church in 6th century, wish a passion for mission his motto was ‘Servant of the Servant’s of God’. “To this end the Lord appeared in the flesh, that he … Continue reading
Yesterday, I presented the Anglican Church’s case for Poker Machine Reform to the Tasmanian Parliament’s Select Committee on the Gaming Control Amendment Bill 2010 ($1 Bet Limit). I was very nervous but was made comfortable by the committee members present: … Continue reading
Village life is a feature of Tasmania. People in our villages, small towns, know the village, their village, the town, each other. Celebrations and sorrows are shared; what affects one effects all. I am reminded of the words, “Send not … Continue reading
My notes based on an Address by Professor Ian Harper at the Australian Bishops’ Meeting 2012 (errors ALL mine!): Global economy is growing but below trend. USA, Europe, Asia. European situation Debt overhang in Europe – transferred from private to … Continue reading