Author Archives: Schütz

For all posts on the MacKillop-Woods Way Pilgrimage and an explanation of the undertaking, click here. Pilgrimage is about your body. Forget your soul. No, don’t – but you probably will. All those prayers and devotions that you thought you … Continue reading →

For all posts on the MacKillop-Woods Way Pilgrimage and an explanation of the undertaking, click here. Strictly speaking, the Way from Bairnsdale to Orbost is part of the second leg of the MacKillop Woods Pilgrimage, but because Josh was catching … Continue reading →

The MacKillop Woods Way Pilgrimage recommences! I am not sure what to call this section of the journey, because it is really an anticipation of the Second Leg which we were going to do entirely next Easter. But Josh had … Continue reading →

On 14th August 2016, my daughter Mia was confirmed into the Lutheran Church of Australia at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Box Hill. As part of the confirmation service, all of the candidates presented their personal “faith statement” and a “faith … Continue reading →

In Hebrews 8:13, the writer says that “In speaking of a new covenant [through Jeremiah the prophet], he [the Lord] makes the first one obsolete.” That seems clear enough. But which covenant is the writer referring to: the one with … Continue reading →

An email list to which I belong recently drew my attention to this post by Fr Hunwicke on his blog: “Nostra aetate; its authority; Judaism; good news” In this post, he reports the comments of one Archbishop Pozzo, “an official … Continue reading →

“What Is Wrong With Pope Francis?” That is the question Rod Dreher asks in this article in the American Conservative, sent to me on an email list to which I belong (and which, incidentally, I have often thought of leaving … Continue reading →

There are many books which give an account of the experiences of modern pilgrims. Books by pilgrims to Santiago are a dime a dozen, and their quality varies enormously. In addition, there are many accounts available of other walking tours. … Continue reading →

Well, now that we are home, I have been able to upload the final picture galleries for our last few days on the first leg of the MacKillop-Woods Way Pilgrimage. Sean and I caught the 7:50am coach from Bairnsdale early … Continue reading →

I returned to the office this morning to find this waiting in my pigeon hole: A very pleasant surprise. Here is a scan of the pilgrim passport with Bishop Patrick’s seal upon it: We still have plenty of walking to … Continue reading →