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I heard a short extract on the ABC radio news this morning. This is yet another reminder to pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ who do not have the freedom to follow Jesus in the way that we … Continue reading
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Archbishop Mouneer brings an update of recent tragic events in Egypt, Update on the situation in Imbaba – Archbishop Mouneer Anis. The damage we saw was indescribable. The area looked as if it was a battlefield, because of the many … Continue reading
I have been researching the nature and practice of ‘passionate spirituality’ and came across the Roman Catholic Church’s affirmation of Friday penance as a way of identifying with the passion of Christ on the cross. The English and Welsh Roman Catholic … Continue reading
Saturday at the Parish of Buckland, the Rectory, Triabunna, saw a group of us gather to explore prayer. An opportunity to learn and share together in prayer and our experiences of prayer. A highlight was Prayer Walking around the area including the school, a fishing … Continue reading
Confession: I did not watch THE Wedding. Woe is me. Woe. Woe. However, a number of friends encouraged me to read the sermon. My view? – It’s a very good sermon for this very public and history laden event. Why? … Continue reading
Increasing concerns from those involved with the sick and infirm about the consequences of euthanasia/ medical killing legislation. This time from Alzheimer’s Australia. It is beyond me to understand why we pursue a policy that has, is and will continue … Continue reading
AASN, Australian Anglican Schools Network, will be hosting a national conference in Hobart from 12-14 August 2011. Keynote speakers include Rt Rev. Dr Chris Jones, who will be speaking on “Nurturing a Moral Imperative” and Melinda Tankard Reist on “Toxic … Continue reading
On Easter Sunday I spoke out for Tasmanians to support asylum seekers who are coming to a new detention centre near Hobart. The Mercury article accurately reported my view, see following, but I was deeply disappointed at the ‘Comments’. Perhaps I shouldn’t … Continue reading
Thoughtful and thought provoking article on Easter hope from the Vicar General, Bishop Chris Jones. I can’t speak for New Zealanders or the Japanese, but I believe Australians like to see themselves as resilient. Perhaps we feel that resilience is … Continue reading
Thoughtful article from Barney Zwartz, The Age, on “acts of God”, suffering and the relevance of the events of Easter. He quotes a book from a long ago philosopher brother in Christ, Bruce Langtry as well as Peter Adam and Wolterstorff, among … Continue reading