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I am often asked to explain the Statement from the Heart in relation to reconciliation and treaty. The following diagram may help. Voice allows for initial recognition of Aboriginal people and their sovereignty. This is Recognition. Treaty is the space … Read More »
“Covid 1770 – What Happened When Cook Sneezed” – acrylic on canvas, 2020, Glenn Loughrey Today is the end of National Reconciliation Week. Perhaps it is pertinent at this time to ask the question, what is reconciliation and why do … Read More »
Today is Pentecost Sunday, the day the Spirit of Jesus was let loose into the world to empower creation to be Divine, to come alive with the sense and sensibility of the Great Creator Spirit. All were included who gathered … Read More »
The third leg of the chicken in Australia, as we discussed previously, is the reconciliation project. Since its inception some 24 years ago, it has developed a life and purpose of its own, disconnected from the real issue which is … Read More »
Shigeto Oshida, a Japanese Dominican, says we are to beware of‘ the third leg of the chicken. This is the abstract concept of a chicken leg that is neither the left leg nor the right, but a mere chicken … Read More »
John 17:6-19 Interestingly the catchphrase we have heard throughout the COVID 19 public awareness campaign is the same as the slogan for National Reconciliation Week – ‘We are in this together.” I wonder how many actually believe this is the … Read More »
The following service can be used on Sunday 26th January to recognise the history of this country and to instigate the healing of hearts for all. Permission is given for non-commercial use in worship and similar events. The Service: Processional … Read More »
Glenn Loughrey – July 2019 – © In recent times in Australia we have pondered the question on whether to recognise indigenous Australians in the Constitution. Discussions have alternated between yes and no, if yes where and in what context … Read More »
Recently I was opening keynote speaker at the Vessels Symposium held in Woy Woy NSW. It was an excellent symposium thanks to the work of Alex Banks. The following is the link to my talk. It is a lengthy read … Read More »
Wreath laid at the Buderim War Memorial, ANZAC Day, 2019 Matthew 22:20-34 Today is ANZAC Day and we consider the loss of lives as a result of sanctioned conflict between armies on behalf of constitutionally recognised governments under appropriate rules … Read More »