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This week, Victoria has taken a historic step towards passing legislation to establish a treaty process with Aboriginal peoples. It is a moment that asks us to pause, reflect, and consider what this means for who we are as … Read More »
The Gospel insists that salvation is not an inward belief but an outward transformation. To ‘inherit eternal life’ is not to escape this world, but to live truthfully within it. Treaty calls us to do just that — to walk a new way, stripped of privilege, clothed in humility, reconciled to God and to Country.
In a world addicted to conflict, choosing not to fight on violence’s terms may be our most radical act.
Paper presented at the Sacred Edge Conference, Queenscliff, May 2024. In the lead up to the October 24 referendum I spent almost 9 months travelling Australia, speaking to some 7+ thousand Australians on 123 occasions. It became very clear early … Read More »
Last night Mark Lumley and I were yarning around the fire in the Womijeka Reconciliation Garden. In discussing ANZAC Day and the present state of the world I had noted that James Hillman suggested human beings have an insatiable appetite … Read More »
Photo Jeff Hardi – Unsplash – Design Glenn Loughrey Mark 1:40-45 Portrait paining is a difficult art form. How do you portray the subject sitting in front of you? Are you required to do a realistic wart and all image … Read More »
35 In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. This morning’s gospel is often spoken of in a number of popular ways: … Read More »
What would a First Peoples state look like? Is it plausible? Is it achievable? Is it desirable? The concept of self-government is one which needs to be considered considering the 2023 referendum result. Without a treaty and agreed co-sovereignty, FNP … Read More »
An Acknowledgement of Country for the Day. We acknowledge the continuing custodians of the land, sea, and air where we meet (insert clan name). We come to express our solidarity with their ongoing experience of colonisation and their search for … Read More »
My elderly relatives first fled for their lives in 1948. In Gaza right now they are walking the Nakba again Ghada Ageel Familiar story. 1948 terrorises both Israelites and Palestinians, the colonial gift that keeps on giving. Spent last night … Read More »