When Will They Ever Learn?
Bryan Dunn reflects on Paul Casey’s book, “Where did all the young men go?”
I Could Fill a School Room
In welcoming former students, teachers, parents and visitors to events marking the centenary of St Joseph’s Primary School, Denman, principal Aaron Moon said, “You are here amongst friends.”
Do We Have a Rich Church?
I recently attended the national conference of diocesan financial administrators.
Blessed are the Merciful
I think perhaps Pope Francis might agree with William Shakespeare...
Australia Through the Eyes of a Refugee
Thirty-five years ago, my older sister, a younger brother and I, with another 27 people, were on a small fishing boat to escape the Vietnamese communist regime.
Marriage: It's All In the Pitch
Like many opportunities in life such as learning to drive, upskilling or attending ante-natal classes, there are courses available for couples preparing for marriage.
My Family Visits the Mosque
This year my family decided we wanted to take part in National Open Mosque Day.
Let the HSC Influence You, Not Define You
Parent and veteran senior teacher Craig Wattam wisely suggests, “Let the HSC influence you, not define you”.
Cool Pope Responds to Warming Planet
My good Presbyterian mother will shake in her grave: Pope Francis is my hero!
How Can a War Be Just?
Dr Robert Gascoigne explores the Catholic Church’s just war theory, citing a recent statement of Pope Francis.
Waiting for Christmas
We say that we are waiting for the birth of Christ, but that has already happened.
The Girl on the Train
Regular writer Shirley McHugh shares an experience that changed her, and one which invokes the injunction of the Year of Mercy, “Be merciful as God is merciful.”
Food's Long Shadow
The interconnection between what we eat, personal health, animal welfare, environmental degradation − in fact the future of life on earth − is becoming more obvious.
