(Image credit: La Croix) This whole debacle over Donald Trump dressing up as the pope has many Catholics in the U.S. and abroad in uproar over what they believe is fickle mockery. At first I also thought that was so inappropriate, and more like him (an Evangelical Protestant 🤣), poking some silly fun at "the…
On “Pope Francis was a Man of God and Man of Science”
https://www.abc.net.au/religion/pope-francis-was-man-of-god-and-man-of-science/105213744 Commentary I couldn't agree more with the title of this article. It has poise, presence, and praise to offer someone, who no doubt, rightfully left an indelible mark of universal appeal, transversing borders, boundaries, peripheries, margins, cultures, countries, states, nations, creeds, colours and every other kind of differentiating mark that distinguishes the varieties of…
On “The Changing Face of Catholicism in Australia” and No Less, the World, and Why More Positive Change is so Vitally Necessary.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-23/the-changing-face-of-catholicism-in-australia/104967032 Commentary Now, regarding the issue of women and leadership, I verily think that the Church at its head needs to be steered by a Paternal heart, reflecting the Father Heart of God, as dictated by the Petrine tradition. However, additionally, I think reform should consist of creating or forming a Chancellery, much like that…
“MAGA” is Just About as Catholic as a Rapper on Steroids
https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/maga-catholics-move-to-take-back-control-of-the-church-20250424-p5ltx4 Commentary So what does the abbreviation "MAGA" stand for in light of the contemporary politics within American Catholicism? I discovered that it actually has nothing in particular to do with Catholicism as such and merely stands for "Make America Great Again"! You could hardly call this a zealously religious leaning in St Jose María…
On How the Sacred Answers the Profane with the Supremacy of Truth that Cannot be Denied
Tonight I was searching for the contact details of a friend from some time back whom I sensed God leading me to try and reconnect with them. While looking for their contact information, incidentally it wasn't found but the following printed article was...... And this photograph voluminously speaks for itself, in light of all that…
All the Flags in Australia are Flying at Half Mast Today!
Pope Francis passed into Eternal Life today at the age of 88 (Courtesy of EWTN News) Channel 7 News was holding a special broadcast on the death of the Holy Father, and I was very glad to see they made the effort to honour him in a special way. I was also very thankful to…
For Our Beloved Jorge
Papa Francesco (Jorge Bergoglio) 1936-2025 Prayer for Our Holy Father Who Has Died Eternal God,With sorrowful hearts we entrust to You our beloved Holy Father Francis.Your faithful servant who devoted his life to guiding Your people with love, humility, and truth. Thank You for the gift of his life, his priestly service, and his unwavering…
The Absurd Trifling of “Maria’s Miracle” – A Critique of ABC Opinion Piece “The Miracle of Maria”
https://www.abc.net.au/religion/miracle-of-maria-60-years-sound-of-music-epic-julie-andrews/105175130 Commentary (Originally written on Holy Saturday) And, wasn't I pumped to learn of this article where upon I chanced upon it only roughly 30mins ago! As I just can't get enough of this timeless cinematic classic that many of us know and love: The Sound of Music. However, my hopes were dashed to bits…
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A Good Friday Hymn
"When I survey the most wondrous Cross, on which the Prince of Glory died, my worldly gains I count but as loss, and pour contempt on fallen pride... Forbid it Lord, that I should boast, save in the death of Christ my God! All the vain things that charmed me most, I sacrifice them to…
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