Author Archives: Schutz

C.S. Lewis is said to have said: “A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be to careful of his reading.” It seems that ex-Premier of New South Wales, the very urbane and honourable Bob Carr, has … Continue reading →

I have obviously been reading too much good scriptural exegetical work lately (esp. Benedict’s Jesus of Nazareth and Tom Wright). It is therefore a bit of a shock to realise that there are some really, really, really bad academics out … Continue reading →

“The aim is to try not to be dull,” as Neuhaus said in the blog below. I will take that advice to heart as I enter the pulpit for the first time in about six years tomorrow at St Patrick’s … Continue reading →

If nothing else, it is worth subscribing to First Things just for Neuhaus’ regular column (the original “blog” in hardcopy), the Public Square. Only subscribers will be able to get in to that link I just gave, but an online … Continue reading →

(source) 1. On the basis of the agreements reached in the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification (JD), the Lutheran World Federation and the Catholic Church declare together: „The understanding of the doctrine of justification set forth in this … Continue reading →

It’s not my worry, but it would seem to me that things get more complicated, rather than less, when you try to apply this new ruling from Rome. The Bishops Conference of England and Wales have received a clarification from … Continue reading →

Warning to all American Catholics: That arch-pseudo-apostle from the Great South Land of the Holy Spirit is heading to the shores of “God’s Own Country” to bring them his own “Gospel according to Robinson”. While we Australians and Americans have … Continue reading →

Here in Australia it is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, with the theme “Pray Always”. If only these pictures were a true reflection of reality: One could almost imagine all the ancient wounds healed, could one not? Why … Continue reading →

Lordy, someone must have stuck a stick in the hornets nest! 185 visits to Sentire Cum Ecclesia yesterday. You guys flatter me, but indeed you have to go and get a life… Me too for that matter… In fact, going … Continue reading →

Well, that was interesting. I just completed the online “World Youth Day ‘Have Your Say’ Survey”, a special individual survey for WYD participants. There should be some really good data generated from this survey. Australians are already world leaders in … Continue reading →