Author Archives: Schütz

I think it is quite possible that one day someone will write a history of Catholic theology in the sixty or so years following Vatican II, taking as their narrative guide the life and work of two contemporary German theologians, … Continue reading →

I just want to make a few observations on the debate currently surrounding “Religious Education” in Victorian state schools. My point is largely about the importance of making distinctions (so important in any debate about anything). At the end of … Continue reading →

I have been teaching down at the Chelsea Parish on the topic of “The Last Things” (last session next Wednesday at 7:30pm). So I was very interested recently when, at my family’s Lutheran “Small Group” meeting, we viewed a video … Continue reading →

One of the things that people often say to me when they learn that my motto is “Sentire cum Ecclesia” is: Why do you need someone to tell you what to think? Why can’t you think for yourself? The simple … Continue reading →

I have been waiting for this: Monday, April 4, 2011 DAY OF REFLECTION, DIALOGUE AND PRAYER IN ASSISI VATICAN CITY, 2 APR 2011 (VIS) – The Holy See Press Office today published the following English-language communique: “On 1 January 2011, … Continue reading →

Just a little prayer I commend to you: Lord Jesus Christ, Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, we humbly beseech You that all the sheep of your fold may, by the power of the Holy Spirit they have received in … Continue reading →

I wish I was more talented as a musician than I actually am. The issue of the settings for the new mass came up at our parish this morning. The head of the music group announced that the parish was … Continue reading →

I have been terribly busy of late, and so had slotted this issue into the “to blog” tray and not got around to writing anything till now (between Lutheran Small Group, getting the kid’s dinner, and picking my wife up … Continue reading →

…here’s one prayer in the “new mass” that fails dismally: O God, who in each pilgrim Church throughout the world make visible the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church, graciously grant that your faithful may be so united to their … Continue reading →

I’ve just noticed that Peter is blogging again, and have added his blog to my blogroll.