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John 6:35-51 We are at an interesting time in the history of the Australian Church. Much of what we have taken for granted has either been lost or is, at least, being challenged by both modern religious and … Read More »
Cold Hands, Warm Heart, Dirty Feet (Water): It was a nursing home like most nursing homes. People had gathered in the recreation room as someone special was coming to entertain them. Wheel chairs, walkers, beds on wheels and even some … Read More »
First century theology was less sophisticated than that we have inherited through our creeds and traditions. The ideas and dogma we now take for granted either did not exist or did so in a much more primitive manner. Marks … Read More »
Mark 3:20-35 Growing up I was surrounded by comic books. The superheroes of Marvell and DC comics invited me into a world of intrigue, battling the evil forces and finding incredible ways to ensure that the right … Read More »
Early on in my priesthood some asked, “Do you know when to be a priest and when to be yourself?” It seemed a weird question to me because my first answer was, “But I am always a priest!” It has … Read More »
A few nights ago on tv, we watched a pavement painter create a 3-d drawing of a waterfall. As he was working people walked back and forward across the emerging artwork, some pushing prams, others on their mobiles, still others … Read More »
We all have those moments of impulsiveness when we do things we regret later. The moment of bad temper that passes as quickly as it came, the extra bar of chocolate when no-ones looking or the discreet smirk when someone … Read More »
Luke 7:14 14Then he came forward and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, “Young man, I say to you, rise!” The Tank Man of Tiananmen Square June 5, 1989 held up 4 powerful Chinese army … Read More »