‘Nowhere-Nazareth’
The Gospel brings us into the world of unbelief. Jesus lived in Nowhere-Nazareth. His teaching astonished his friends (relations), but they couldn’t accept him: Where did the man ... Read More
The unjust compulsory acquisition of Calvary Public Hospital; one year on
Alpha & Omega Operation It is one year since the ACT Labor-Greens Government compulsorily acquired Calvary Public Hospital. Calvary Public Hospital began operating in 1979, ... Read More
Be Muzzled
When nature is powerful, she is destructive: It began to blow a gale and the waves were breaking into the boat so that it ... Read More
Dialogue of Salvation
Pope Paul VI (1963-1978) introduced the term ‘dialogue of salvation.’ We witness it in our first reading (Genesis 3) Adam and Eve, beguiled by the craftiest ... Read More
Fruits of Redemption
The opening prayer for Corpus Christi is loaded: O God, who in this wonderful sacrament have left us a memorial of your Passion, grant us, we pray, ... Read More
Baptise Cucumbers in Vinegar
An ancient remedy stipulates how to make pickles – baptise cucumbers in vinegar. The word baptise means ‘to immerse.’ Christians either used existing words or ... Read More