Author Archives: Schütz

“Learning to Love: At the School of John Paul II & Benedict XVI” A book by Mons. Livio Melina FEATURING Fr Joel Wallace Translator of Learning to Love: at the School of John Paul II and Benedict XVI (MODOTTI PRESS, … Continue reading →

It’s a big week ahead, with All Saint’s and All Soul’s Day’s coming up. Just a reminder to get to the confessional box sometime soon, so that you can avail your departed loved ones of the plenary indulgence associated with … Continue reading →

The Illustrious House of Hannover, And Protestant succession, To these I lustily will swear, Whilst they can keep possession: For in my Faith, and Loyalty, I never once will faulter, But George, my lawful king shall be, Except the Times … Continue reading →

Tomorrow the girls and I are taking a half day off and going to see the Queen, as she visits Melbourne for what is likely to be the very last time. We hope to catch a glimpse of her in … Continue reading →

Tonight we set up Mia’s new “Wii” machine on the telly. She has been saving for it herself, and has finally reached the required figure thanks to birthday gifts towards her efforts. So we all had a bit of fun … Continue reading →

I have publically stated my own personal view (on this blog and at many ecumenical and interreligious meetings), that I cannot and do not endorse the current push to replace Special Religious Education in Victorian state schools with a generalised … Continue reading →

I have been considering the texts for the 30th Ordinary Sunday for some time, as I am rostered on music in my home parish this Sunday. I have already posted my setting of the Communion Antiphon and Psalm, and I … Continue reading →

I think Rachel Kohn got more than she bargained for when she interviewed this guy, a man of true Christian faith! At first the fellow sounds as mad as a cut snake, but listen through until the end, and you … Continue reading →

Kate of “Australia Incognita” has often complained of misrepresentation by Mr Michael Mullins on the CathNews “Blogwatch”. Now I am the victim of his fantasies. He reports on this morning’s Blogwatch: Sentire Cum Ecclesia surprises himself when he comes out … Continue reading →

Here are texts for the coming week from the new Roman Missal. A brief commentary follows (although don’t expect a Fr. Z. job!): Entrance Antiphon: cf. Ps 16 (17):6, 8 To you I call; for you will surely heed me, … Continue reading →