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I believe in Christ and I go to the Catholic Church, though I’m not a great fan of many aspects of the Catholic Church. I don’t bang on about it, but it’s an important part of my life.

Limb Loss and Faith

For many, the narrative of limb loss is defined by the clinical reality of surgery and the physical grind of rehabilitation. For Nish Afinwala, an IT professional in Perth, the … Read the rest “Limb Loss and Faith”

You didn’t eat meat?

“You haven’t eaten meat today?” my sister Pat asked me with concern in her voice when we spoke earlier today. Though we weren’t regular church-goers, I grew up in a … Read the rest “You didn’t eat meat?”

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 … Read the rest “Memories of my Catholic youth”

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 … Read the rest “Love Your Neighbour”

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 … Read the rest “Countdown To Easter”

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 … Read the rest “Blake Prize and Sydney Life”

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 … Read the rest “St Patrick’s Day”