Author Archives: Schütz

When Benedict XVI was elected, I marvelled that he “wrote all his own stuff”. Pope Francis too, only he doesn’t seem to both to write it down: from what I have seen, he speaks “ex corde” – straight from the … Continue reading →

There was some question at work today about the meaning of Pope Francis’ motto “miserando atque eligando” – which is the same he has used on his crest since first becoming a bishop. Okay. So first I identified these latin … Continue reading →

This time fresh off the press/internet this morning. Pope Francis seems to have quite a way with words – and I note that he was preaching extempore. But what a message! This is powerful stuff. And I do hope that … Continue reading →

From a 2008 Easter Vigil homily: 3. The Gospel announcement is not relegated to a faraway history of two thousand years ago…it is a reality that repeats itself each time we place ourselves on teh road towards God and we … Continue reading →

My one time friend and neighbour, Pastor Matt Harrison (now President of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod), has a quotation from the great German Lutheran theologian (and one time resident of North Adelaide) Herman Sasse on his blog entitled “Church … Continue reading →

“…I come in peace!” Thank you God for Pope Francis. If you want an interesting profile on the new pope, try this – it’s from 2005.

I have been remiss in not advertising this sooner. Probably because I have been busy preparing my presentation for the event. As you can see, I am listed on the program at 2:30pm. “Daniel Mannix: His Legacy” CONFERENCE, DINNER & … Continue reading →

Now THAT’s black smoke! And 10/10 to Mons. Guido for style in the “Extra Omnes” ceremony!

As you know, my yahoo email address was hacked and spammed a few days ago. Many of you received the unwelcome emails that resulted. I have taken the advice of a member of our commentary table and taken up a … Continue reading →

…they might try, just for a gag, whomever they elect as pope, dressing +George up in the full papal regalia and pushing him out on the balcony after the “Habemus Papam” announcement, just to see the look on the faces … Continue reading →