Author Archives: Schutz

All I want for Christmas…

Every body pauses and stares at meThese two teeth are gone as you can seeI don’t know just who to blame for this catastrophe!But my one wish on Christmas Eve is as plain as it can be! All I want … Continue reading →

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A Synopsis of the Benedict(XVI)ine Agenda

Hats off to Cardinal Ruini for this phenomal synopsis of Benedict XVI’s thought and theological/pastoral agenda “At the heart of Benedict XVI’s teaching: to present the salvific truth of Jesus Christ to the mindset of our times”. He has managed … Continue reading →

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Of the new Archbishop of Toronto, Thomas Collins

My friends, the Quists, recently returned to Edmonton from their two year stay in Melbourne to study at the John Paul II institute, are philosophical about the translation of their Archbishop, Tom Collins, to Toronto. “While we’re happy for Toronto … Continue reading →

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Quote of the day

In the Jerusalem Post on Dec 17, Stewart Weiss wrote in an article called “Hanukka and the limits of pluralism”: What is the difference between communism and capitalism? Under communism, man exploits man; in capitalism, it’s just the opposite. The … Continue reading →

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Judge Nettle's findings in the Court of Appeal re Catch the Fire Ministries Inc. vc Islamic Council of Victoria Inc.

(Warning: Another long blog) I have been working my way through the findings of Judge Nettle who, together with Judges Ashley and Neave, heard the appeal of Cath the Fire Ministries, Daniel Nalliah and Daniel Scot against the findings of … Continue reading →

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Barry Kearney's "Future Church: Part the Third"

(Warning: Long blog–please skip down to the next one if you are not interested in this one). Back in August, I blogged on the ruminations of Mr Barry Kearny, a 56-year old parishioner of St Anne’s Parish in Park Orchards … Continue reading →

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Local Christian (many Catholic) Video Interview Show: "Spirit of Life"

Shannon Donahoo found this on Channel 31 on Sunday night and alerted me to the website. The program is called “Spirit of Life“, and is locally produced here in Melbourne. There are dozens of interviews with local Christians including many … Continue reading →

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Zenit you can watch! Rome TV Newsagency

Rome Reports (www.romereports.com) is a new venture by the Legionaries of Christ, who already run the best Vatican news service, Zenit. Now you can actually watch (on streaming video) the events in the Vatican which you have previously only read … Continue reading →

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Latin mass rumours find solid foundation: Cardinal Medina speaks out

This report from the Catholic News Agency appears to provide the surest proof yet that there really is a Motu Propio on the traditional Latin mass ready to go: VATICAN CITY, December 14 (CNA) – At the conclusion of the … Continue reading →

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Two Danny's get Re-Trial!

The two Danny’s have won a reprieve following their application against the findings of Judge Higgins in the long running Religious Vilification case before VCAT. Hailed as a success by Catch the Fire Ministries and just about every other conservative … Continue reading →

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