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I was a bit surprised that there were four letters in The Age this morning regarding the canonisation of Blessed Mary of the Cross (aka Mary MacKillop) and each one of them negative. David Seal, of Balwyn North, in “CONSERVATISM … Continue reading →

I saw the article in the paper about the tragic death of Bangoang Tut this morning, and the mention of the Morwell Lutheran Church. I asked Cathy and she confirmed that he was the child of Jacob Bangoang, the Lutheran … Continue reading →

I am sure that I have posted somewhere before on the matter of the way in which psychological tests and reports are used to “screen” candidates for this or that position in the modern world, but I can’t seem to … Continue reading →

Cathnews reported this morning on a story in The Catholic Weekly Bishops vote on new Missal (20/12/2009). Most of the article is “old news” since the bishops meeting was November 23 to November 27. The source seems to be the … Continue reading →

Matthias (who came and helped me with cantoring in my parish on Sunday – big “ta”, Matthias) told me this, and I could hardly believe it until I got the chance to check it out this morning: Louise has closed … Continue reading →

I just came across Fr Z.’s little site on the “O Antiphons”. We have been singing these as a family devotion during the lighting of the Advent wreath this year in Neale’s beloved versification. Problem is the vast array of … Continue reading →

The Ambassador to the Holy See, the Hon. Mr Tim Fischer (see picture of famous hat below sitting next to my laptop at the Parliament of the World’s Religions Catholic Communities Night), the Sisters of St Joseph, and Australian Catholics … Continue reading →

Another story from Associated Press: Vatican Cracks Down on Phoney Use of Papal Image By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: December 19, 2009 VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican is cracking down on the unauthorized use of the pope’s image. The … Continue reading →

David: As a long time fan of Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol”, the latest film adaption by director Robert Zemeckis starring Jim Carrey was no disappointment. By means of live capture animation, a rather understated Carrey was able to play … Continue reading →

Where do they find these people? The Age runs a story (“Santa’s image is a big ho ho no“) on a local academic slamming Father Christmas for not living the healthy lifestyle! Dr Grills (who seem to want to put … Continue reading →