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Thursday 26 March 2020 Acknowledgement of Country St Oswald’s acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations as the sovereign custodians of the land on which the church stands. St Oswald’s respectfully recognises Elders past, present and future Good morning … Read More »
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY OPENING In our day of trouble, when we are weary and our souls refuse to be comforted, we will call to mind your promise of hope. In our day of trouble, when the flames reach high above … Read More »
Three of the Survivors of The Sandakan-Ranau Death March. Writing a Good Friday sermon is difficult. The violence, injustice and incredible cruelty of the incident is overpowering. The machinations of those involved to maintain power and control, to manipulate those … Read More »
(Mark 10:46-52) How difficult it is for modern humans to be still! When was the last time you were really still? I don’t mean physically still but still at the centre of your being, deep down at ease with nothingness; … Read More »
What are some of the keys to educating teenage boys? How do we activate their sense of adventure, risk-taking and questioning in such a way that it leads to wisdom? I use the word wisdom, not learning, for a specific … Read More »
“It was a waste of time, but I will do it again.” Eden had just spent three days on a silent retreat. No technology. No needless talking. Early to bed, early to rise. Spiritual direction. Group sesions three times a … Read More »
Theme: Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World Date: 29th June – 2nd July Where: Santa Teresa Retreat Centre, Ormiston, Brisbane Cost: $375 all inclusive (private room and facilities) Rule: No technology (mobile phones, ipods, ipads or laptops) Opportunity for spiritual … Read More »
Over the school holidays a number of students and teachers joined me for a 3 day silent retreat. The impact on both them and myself was amazing. I never fail to be surprised by the mystery of silence, solitude and … Read More »
“In silence we face and admit the gap between the depth of our being, which we consistently ignore, and the surface which is untrue to our own reality. We recognize the need to be at home with ourselves in order … Read More »
On Monday I took part in a seminar on silence and solitude. As i turned onto the highway near my house I was immediately confronted by two signs put up by council road workers. The first was, “Slow down”, followed … Read More »