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I have just started reading a little book by Andre Louf called “Tuning into Grace” (1992). In the first chapter he makes the obvious point that in Christ we meet not only God’s grace, but initially and very concretely God’s … Continue reading →

Just a note to point out that on his blog “Cyberbrethren”, Pastor Paul McCain is having a slam at the Catholic doctrine of Purgatory. In the comments, Pastor Fraser Pearce points out that Pastor McCain may not actually have his … Continue reading →

God moves in mysterious ways his wonders to perform. As does the Brumby Government of Victoria. The story in today’s edition of The Age “Brumby fights for IVF law” suggests that the Victorian Government’s bill to liberalise IVF laws to … Continue reading →

I’m not a big one for devotions to particular saints. Aside from Sts Joseph and Michael (my patrons), my favourite saints day of the year is All Saints Day. Besides their prayers, and true to my Lutheran heritage, I believe … Continue reading →

While were at it (as Neuhaus would say) Neuhaus also reports in his latest column that Dean Hoge is dead. Hoge was out here in Oz not all that long ago, and while he may have described himself as “as … Continue reading →

…even if it is just to read Fr Richard John Neuhaus’ Public Square column. The latest edition is no disappointment. Here is just one snippet on three subjects – but the whole column is worth reading: • For many years, … Continue reading →

There was a lengthy and very enlightening (and generally civilised) conversation in the combox to my earlier posting “Getting a handle on PE’s Ecclesiology”. I was away for most of it, so I thought I would take up a couple … Continue reading →

I thought about keeping it a secret, but then I thought I should share it with all of you. Do you have a big family? Do you have a tight budget? Do you have lots of friends you like to … Continue reading →

Interviews don’t stay on the web forever, so in case it gets pulled off its original website at Livenews.com, here is the full transcript of Fr Peter’s Dresser’s rather lame defence of his sincerity as a Catholic and how much … Continue reading →

Well, these guys are certainly forcing our bishops to act like bishops. Cathnews reports 1) that St Mary’s South Brisbane looks like they have dug in their heels and won’t budge. 2) Bathurst priest Peter Dresser has declared that a … Continue reading →