There was a wonderful story in this morning's news feed that should have further and wider circulation, especially since it highlights significant developments in Australia's scientific and technical expertise along with a burgeoning interest in matters spatial. The development of small, easily deployable satellites have the potential to contribute to any number of fields of endeavour,… Continue reading Friday Filing: The Normalisation of ‘No’ to Asylum Seekers
Month: September 2017
Review: The Prince of Darkness
The Prince of Darkness by Paul Doherty My rating: 4 of 5 stars Another masterful medieval mystery from the pen of Paul Doherty, one which restored my hope in the Hugh Corbett series after the previous disappointing volume. I have to confess that this particular mystery caught me completely unaware, with my suspected perpetrator not… Continue reading Review: The Prince of Darkness
Homilies: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
Homily preached on 24 September 2017 @ Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton during the 9.30am Mass for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A). The readings were Isaiah 55:6-9; Philippians 1:20-24, 27; Matthew 20:1-16. Today is also marked as Social Justice Sunday.
Review: The Angel of Death
The Angel of Death by Paul Doherty My rating: 3 of 5 stars I found this particular volume in the Hugh Corbett series a little disappointing compared to the previous contributions I have read recently. The storyline was acceptable, but the build up of suspense seemed a little lacking from my perspective, with the mystery… Continue reading Review: The Angel of Death
Friday Filing: What Constitutes News?
Today I spent some time in the car, driving to my home town in order to celebrate my parents' 50th wedding anniversary over the weekend. It's a drive that I've undertaken more than a few times and I usually prepare for the drive by ensuring there are enough podcasts on my phone to cover the… Continue reading Friday Filing: What Constitutes News?
Review: A History of Loneliness
A History of Loneliness by John Boyne My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a novel that has an unfortunate ring of truth to it. It is profoundly disturbing to read, particularly in the light of the Australian Church's own shameful history. It was, at times, exceedingly uncomfortable to read as a Catholic priest,… Continue reading Review: A History of Loneliness
Review: Corpus
Corpus by Rory Clements My rating: 3 of 5 stars Although I've never formally studied history as a subject, I've always found the period from approximately 1910 to 1950 fascinating, particularly from a politico-social perspective. The turmoil caused by the First World War that then flowed into the 1920s and 1930s and giving rise to… Continue reading Review: Corpus
Homilies: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
Homily preached on 10 September 2017 @ Mary Immaculate Church, Tighes Hill during the 8am Mass for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A). The readings were Ezekiel 33:7-9; Romans 13:8-10; Matthew 18:15-20.
Review: God with Us: The Meaning of the Cross and Resurrection – Then and Now
God with Us: The Meaning of the Cross and Resurrection - Then and Now by Rowan Williams My rating: 4 of 5 stars A thoughtful and insightful book from the former Archbishop of Canterbury that focuses attention on two fundamental aspects of Christianity: the Cross and the Resurrection. Lest you think this some lightweight reflection,… Continue reading Review: God with Us: The Meaning of the Cross and Resurrection – Then and Now
No To Spiritual Worldliness
93. Spiritual worldliness, which hides behind the appearance of piety and even love for the Church, consists in seeking not the Lord’s glory but human glory and personal well-being. It is what the Lord reprimanded the Pharisees for: “How can you believe, who receive glory from one another and do not seek the glory that… Continue reading No To Spiritual Worldliness
Homilies: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
Homily preached on 3 September 2017 @ Sacred Heart Cathedral during the 9.30am Mass for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A). The readings were Jeremiah 20:7-9; Romans 12:1-12, Matthew 16:21-17.
