Author Archives: Schutz

If you read nothing else from Benedict XVI this week, do take the time to read this. It is something very special, addressed to a gathering of “representatives from the world of culture” (only the French could think up something … Continue reading →

Really, The Age needs to be more careful about the quality of its journalism. I wish journalists could learn just report the story, without the need to put their own bias and spin on it. Today’s second main front page … Continue reading →

Matthias reminded me of these words from the prophet Daniel in a combox comment below. I will admit that once, when I was particularly upset by a particular decision of a particular authority, I was tempted simply to copy these … Continue reading →

Cathy: Earth was abandoned 700 years ago by the human race, leaving behind an army of robots to clean up the rubbish. Wall-E is the sole survivor, and over the centuries has developed a personality along with a deep sense … Continue reading →

Kairos, our local Archdiocesan rag, is running an article I wrote on the use of “Yahweh” for the name of God in the liturgy. See here.

I said in a post below that I had been led to believe the new Abortion Law Reform Bill only aimed at allowing abortions up to 24 weeks. Where did I get that impression? From poorly reported media stories, such … Continue reading →

OK, class, here’s your task for today. Compare and critique these two headlines for the same story: 1) “Abortion laws threaten Catholic hospitals” (The Australian) 2) “Archbishop in abortion law threat” (The Age) Questions: 1) Who or what is “under … Continue reading →

Compare The Age poll mentioned in the blog below to the poll being run in the Herald Sun: There the question is somewhat more moderate, although it is asking much the same thing and from the positive angle of the … Continue reading →

Thanks to Jeff (in the combox to the previous post) for alerting me to the poll at The Age. The question is: “Should Catholic Hospitals be forced to comply with the new abortion laws?” (Please note: The Bill is not … Continue reading →

In the combox to my posting of Archbishop Hart’s pastoral letter below, Louise using colourful language suggests that His Grace should “tell Caesar to get %$#@*^ed and threaten to shut down Catholic hospitals.” Well, in effect that is exactly what … Continue reading →