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A colleague here at work recently asked me for my thoughts on the following matter. She was a part of a prayer group in which one member regularly began their prayers by saying “God of Mohammed…” What was my opinion? … Continue reading →

The journal “Ecumenical Trends” is not available online. Which is a great pity, because it has marvellous material in it from the good folks at Graymoor. The latest edition to arrive on our desk contains a short reflection by Ernest … Continue reading →

And, for a certain republican co-worker and son of a Scottish immigrant who will remain nameless (I don’t want to be hauled in front of VCAT for violation of the RRTA), here is a 6th verse that was once sung. … Continue reading →

It’s the national anthem of the United Kingdom, one of the two national anthems of New Zealand, and the royal anthem of Canada, Australia, and the other Commonwealth Realms, as well as the royal anthem of the British Royal Family. … Continue reading →

I’ve just read the Holy Father’s message for World Youth Day 2006, and it is a ripper. It encourages young people to conform their lives to the Word of God, taking the theme “Your word is a lamp to my … Continue reading →

Those who have been following Cardinal Schönborn’s catecheses on Creation and Evolution will want to read the fourth presentation in this series: “He upholds the universe by His word and power”

Now who is the voice of reason? It will come as a surprise to some to find “hardliner” Tony Abbott coming to the defence of multiculturalism in Australia. Lest it seem that he is trying to pick a fight with … Continue reading →

I have posted a new episode in my “Year of Grace” retro-blog about my conversion to the Catholic Church.

Just last night, I was listening to a program on EWTN in which a caller rang up and asked about the passage “Call no man your father” (Matt 23:9). The explanation given was that Jesus was talking about the various … Continue reading →

“The point is reasonable but the presentation provocative”, says Michelle Grattan about the Treasurer’s Sydney Institute Speech. We agree. Of course citizenship means embracing the values of the nation (which are currently a subject of debate in themselves). But why … Continue reading →