Author Archives: Schutz

Cooees in the Cloister have done us all a favour in posting the classic Monty Python skit of the “Penultimate Supper”. My favourite bit is “And ONE Christ.”“ONE?”“Yes, ONE! Now will you please tell me what in God’s name possessed … Continue reading →

In the February edition of “First Things”, Gilbert Meilaender has a little piece wittily entitled “Wrong from Wright“. His main concern is that the Anglican Bishop of Durham, N.T. (Tom) Wright lacks a little maturity when it comes to political … Continue reading →

I was going to entitle this post “Moto Proprio Released” just to see what would happen to my site meter count, but thought that it might be a little unethical. Of course, the long rumoured “MotU Proprio” for the traditional … Continue reading →

Cardinal Pell is notorious for wanting to ditch the doctrine of “the primacy of conscience” (see for eg. here and here). I have recently read two articles on the matter: Bishop Anthony Fisher’s (which was helpful) and Fr Frank Brennan … Continue reading →

[I understand that young Dominicans, looking for humourous diversion, like putting together little exercises such as the following. I am not the author (I am not a Thomist and so am unfamiliar with the style), but the author has personally … Continue reading →

Joseph sent me this copy of the announcement of the Mass last Sunday: Solemn Mass in the Modern Roman Rite (Novus Ordo) “ad orientem”, in Latin with Gregorian chant at St Brigid’s Church, Fitzroy North, commencing Sunday, 25 March at … Continue reading →

“We Catholics,” concluded Cardinal Murphy-O’Connor, “and here I am sure I speak, too, for other Christians and all people of faith — do not demand special privileges, but we do claim our rights. We come not to impose, but to … Continue reading →

I mean, would you? Zenit reports that Pope Benedict XVI has been fulfilling his priestly duty by hearing confessions of young people in preparation for the local World Youth Day celebrations this Palm Sunday in Rome. I mean sure, it … Continue reading →

Kairos is our local Catholic Diocesan rag–a quality production thanks to the team at Catholic Communications Melbourne. We are, sadly, farewelling our long time editor Jeanette Mentha, who will be sorely missed around the office and in the courtyard at … Continue reading →

TV Tonight has brought to our attention the fact that the motion picture of the life of Pope John Paul II will air in two installments on SBS beginning this Sunday night at 10pm and concluding on Easter Sunday night. … Continue reading →