Author Archives: Schutz

Just want to say that we are with you guys over there in the great US of A, and accompanying the Holy Father’s journey in prayer. We are looking forward to his visit here in a few months when we … Continue reading →

Days after the news that the Australian Anglicans have broken the “stained-glass ceiling” by appointing their first female bishop, comes the news that there is some vice-regal glass being broken too: Our new PM, Kevin Rudd, has appointed a woman … Continue reading →

Have you ever wondered why people like pizza? “Is mystery”, as the great spanish philosopher and manservant Manuel once said. Well, the issue is now solved. Scientists and surveys have consistently proven that people like pizzas because they are yummy. … Continue reading →

The full music edition of an old Australian Catholic treasure, the “St Pius X Hymnal” is available for download in PDF from the National Library of Australia at http://nla.gov.au/nla.mus-vn2152603. And you don’t have to pay a cent! Aren’t librarians nice … Continue reading →

I asked an Anglican friend yesterday about current news in the Anglican Communion, to which he replied that there was nothing unusual, just the usual attempt to tear themselves apart. He was obviously unaware of the news that would be … Continue reading →

I start my new Anima Education course “Reading Paul” on Monday night 6pm – 8pm at Mary Glowrey House (132 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy). You are welcome to come and join us if you live in or around Melbourne. The course … Continue reading →

A marvellous column by our Auxiliary Bishop Christopher Prowse in the Herald Sun today (highlighted by Cathnews–it isn’t a rag that I normally subscribe to) arguing for the Church’s right to a voice in the abortion debate in this state. … Continue reading →

For those of you wanting more detail on our recently departed Archbishop Emeritus, The Age obituary has it about right. See here: “Gentle Leader of the Flock in a Changing Era”.

Please keep Mark and Teresa Streckfuss in your prayers. Their sixth (do I have that right?) child is about to be born any day now. Mark and Teresa were in my “Walk through the Scriptures” class for Anima Education in … Continue reading →

Have you ever wondered how the composers and publishers of music used in liturgy (hymns, Mass settings, etc) are paid for the time and effort involved in writing, producing and distributing their work? So asks Elizabeth Harrington in her latest … Continue reading →