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Nordic Lutheran Catholic dialogue on the Joint Declaration?

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Schutz

The Finnish Lutherans have been in Rome again on their annual pilgrimage to the Holy See (a significant idea in itself!). In his speech to the visitors, the Holy Father said: You mentioned in your address the Joint Declaration on … Continue reading →

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The November State Election

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Schutz

So, Ms Kosky has resigned. The reasons for her resignation are entirely honourable. But this is an election year, and her record – that is, the Brumby Government’s record – on transport will be tested in Novemeber when we all … Continue reading →

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The Big "If" – and other matters

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Schutz

You gotta love Cardinal Arinze. Secretly (no secret now, because I am telling you), I had hoped that he would be elected pope in the last conclave. Not that I am at all disappointed with the bloke they did choose, … Continue reading →

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David Gibson and Papal Saints

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Schutz

I had not heard of David Gibson before this artice from the New York Times (“Pope Quiz: Is Every Pontiff a Saint?”) turned up on my iGoogle page. I discover that he has been a regular blogger on Beliefnet and … Continue reading →

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Australian Lutherans praying an "Anglican" Rosary – What gives?

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Schutz

In the December edition of St Paul’s Lutheran Church’s superlative in-house magazine “Inside Story” (in which Cathy and I have our regular movie review column) there is this rather strange business about an “Anglican rosary”. As far as I know, … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Schütz

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!

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Let the one who has never speeded cast the first stone

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Schutz

In 2007 I had the good fortune to travel to Turkey with the Australian Intercultural Society. One of my companions was a Victorian policeman called Ken Lay. We were a small travelling group of six, so we got to know … Continue reading →

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Australian Association of Catholic Bioethicists: 2010 Bioethics Colloquium

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Schutz

“Out of darkness into light – a people of life and for life”: Evangelism in a Culture of Death January 24th-27th, 2010 Hosted by the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family, the Victorian Branch of the Australian Association … Continue reading →

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The significance of the Pope's forgiveness of his "assaulter"; OR How to get a personal audience with the Pope!

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Schutz

In comparison to Pope John Paul II meeting with and forgiving the man who shot him, Pope Benedict’s meeting with Susan Maiolo and giving her forgiveness may seem a little odd or at least much less significant. But something almost … Continue reading →

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Of God and Allah

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Schutz

And finally this morning (a busy day for blogging after a bit of an hiatus) a Malay friend of mine has been emailing me with concerns about the opposition Christians in Malaysia are expriencing in regards to the new law … Continue reading →

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