Author Archives: Schutz

Well, those funny fellows (and lassy) from Cooees in the Cloister have been leaving comments for moderation on my post below (“What the hell is up with Cooees?“). However, they have – not surprisingly – refused to comply with the … Continue reading →

Yes, I know, the last person you would expect to hear this from. But here is the link to an interesting address.

Sorry, PE, you missed your chance for that “night out” with Catherine Deveny. She is one of the speakers at the “sold out” The Rise of Atheism 2010 Global Atheist Convention to be held in Melbourne 12-14 March 2010. There … Continue reading →

Just arrived today: Prof. MacCulloch’s 6 part BBC series “A History of Christianity” on DVD from Amazon. The kids and I watched the first episode this evening. Maddy fell asleep, but Mia was intent on finding out, in the contest … Continue reading →

Last night, Cathy and I finally got to see Avatar. I will have to admit from the outset two things: 1) I usually go to the movies for the entertainment and escapism it offers. So shoot me. I don’t want … Continue reading →

Well, probably more of the latter, actually. But I will say this, in his commentary on the sermon, Brian has been big-hearted enough to acknowledge that it was indeed “inspiring and thought-provoking homily”. He has also found out the link … Continue reading →

My wife recently came home from a trip to Adelaide with a complete bung of fritz! Yay! I was trying to explain this to someone today, and while looking on the internet found this recipe from the ABC’s The Cook … Continue reading →

The world feels just that little bit lopsided these days with Catholica continuing on its merry way without the Cooees Crowd to counterbalance it. Anyway, they have run a story (as every bit as biting in its satire as anything … Continue reading →

This story in Cathnews – about the special mass for the installation of the new National Executive of the Catholic Women’s League – highlights the great work of the CWL in Australia. I am especiall thankful for their support and … Continue reading →

The Sydney Morning Herald reports this morning that when Anthony Fisher was presented to Pope Benedict on Ash Wednesday a few weeks ago, the Holy Father called him ” “my friend from Australia” and told him “I have every confidence … Continue reading →