Author Archives: Schutz

Another important document to reflect on: “Europe vs. Radical Islam: Alarmist Americans have mostly bad advice for Europeans” by Francis Fukuyama in “The Slate” (Monday, Feb. 27, 2006). I don’t want to quote slabs of this article here—I just want … Continue reading →

In the most recent edition of “The Ark” on ABC Radio National, called “Sex in Hinduism”, Rachel Kohn interviews Wendy Doniger. She has been invited by the Art Gallery of NSW to prepare for their “Goddess Exhibition” commencing in October. … Continue reading →

One of the most significant contributions to the whole direction of Catholic Interfaith dialogue has been made by Egyptian Jesuit Fr Samir Khalil Samir in Asia News (reprinted on Sandro Magister’s site www.chiesa). Called simply “Benedict XVI and Islam”, it … Continue reading →

I have been meaning to blog something about Cardinal Pell’s speech on “Islam and Western Democracies” given last week. Again, I need to be careful, because I don’t want anyone to think I am making a statement on behalf of … Continue reading →

Now, here’s a thought. Does anyone know to what degree the Constitution on the Liturgy refers to the Eastern Rites of the Church? For in these cases, we have the ancient rites of the Church that have not been rendered … Continue reading →

I’m reading that great “classic” on modern Roman Catholic culture called “Why Catholics Can’t Sing : the culture of Catholicism and the triumph of bad taste” by Thomas Day. Published in 1990, it is a little dated now—but only in … Continue reading →

That the world at large may have something against which to judge the claims of Rev. David Palmer with regard to the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act (today being amended in the State Parliament of Victoria) herewith the letter to … Continue reading →

I found this picture on the Net from the Pope’s Easter ceremonies. That mitre might’a fallen over his eyes if it weren’t for his ears. Which reminds me of a joke. (I don’t tell many here, so bear with me). … Continue reading →

I am, naturally, limited in what I can say on the matter for professional reasons. What little I do say must not be taken in any way as an official statement of my employer. I noted late this evening David … Continue reading →

Ah, Monty Python. A quote for every occasion. Here’s today’s, from the (in)famous “Michelangelo and the Pope” skit: Pope: Now, a last supper I commissioned from you, and a last supper I want! With twelve disciples and one Christ! Michelangelo: … Continue reading →