Tag: faith
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Memories of my Catholic youth
It was sad to read this week news of the death of Sr Janet Mead. Her version of “The Lords Prayer” (which was an international hit record) came out around the time of my First Holy Communion.… Read the rest
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Love Your Neighbour
For the last couple of years, you may recall my involvement in a local story-telling project called “Surry Hills and Valleys“.
There’s four of us involved. The main drivers are Tim (with his photographs) and Karina (reaching out to people for their stories).… Read the rest
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Check out this video about what’s on ABC TV this weekend
Check this out. Terrific ep of Compass on Sunday night, featuring a bunch of people I know well. Check out the promo video for Love Your Neighbour
https://www.abc.net.au/…/compa…/love-your-neighbour/11325744
Baptist Minister Karina Kreminski is well known in the neighbourhood for her blog “Surry Hills and Valleys” which features stories of Surry Hills Residents.… Read the rest
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Countdown To Easter
ICYMI – As we approach Easter, lots of Catholic Churches (and maybe others) cover up crucifixes, statues etc for the final week of Lent. St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney is quite a sight at the moment, with probably hundreds of purple cloths.… Read the rest -
Blake Prize and Sydney Life
I spent the day visiting two of my favourite annual art exhibitions in Sydney “Sydney Life” and “The Blake Prize“. “Sydney Life” is a photographic competition and exhibition held each year in Hyde Park.… Read the rest
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St Patrick’s Day
Let me first of all wish my sister, Pat, a very happy birthday. Although she wasn’t born and christened “Pat” that’s what we’ve always called her. In fact, we call her “Patsy” a lot of the time and “Pat” on other occasions.… Read the rest