Serving the Priests and People of Australia

Serving the Priests and People of Australia

by | Dec 14, 2023 | Blog

Dear Brothers and Sisters,  Unexpectedly, this year has become my busiest ever, and this fall particularly so. I try to discern carefully what I can and should do and what I can’t and shouldn’t do. Sometimes, the calendar itself decides, but often not. And when I’m...
Hate Speech? Time to Push Back

Hate Speech? Time to Push Back

by | Jun 3, 2023 | Blog

What is hate speech? In the UK, a retired Army officer recently was charged with hate speech after quoting the Scripture that says homosexuals will not inherit the kingdom of God (1 Cor 6:9-10). He should have added that people who engage in homosexual activity and...

Some Reflections on the Election Results

by | Dec 5, 2012 | Ralph Martin

We’ve had a little time now to absorb the American election results and I know many of us are disappointed and tempted to discouragement. I know many of us tried to follow our Bishops’ guidance and recognize that we can never vote to promote intrinsic...