E-News - Vol. 4 No. 6

From the Director - Pluralism as a value
At a time when many in the Church are concerned with uniformity and orthodoxy it is helpful to remember that the foundational book of our faith, the Bible, is a book full of pluralism. (more)

We share a common fate
“Even when we do not share a common faith, we share a common fate, and our single destiny must strengthen our bonds of concern, compassion and caring for each other.” (more)

A new buzz in mission
There was a moment in human history when transport changed from horses to engines. However, there were those who believed  that this happened only because  there were not enough horses. We are at such a moment. (more)

Dangers of GM wheat trials
Concern for gene therapies led Catholic ethicists to focus on social aspects but they have been slow to consider the long term biological and inter-generational effects of gene-technology itself. The Winter edition of ‘Australian Catholics’ may be the first Australian religious journal to connect replacement gene technology (GM) with the two fields of medicine and food. (more)

A culture of fear and silence
Burma, also known as Myanmar, is ruled by a cruel military junta which suppresses all dissent and holds absolute power over its people. Thus, there is a culture of silence and fear. (more)
A son of Flemington in more ways than one
Fr Bill is an organised man, a good priest to have supervising the Columban Society’s financial affairs at a Regional level. He is a man of integrity, dependable and thorough in all he does. (more)
Reflection - Darkness that nurtures
Seasons of growth take time. No one becomes fully human in an instant. ‘In calm detachment lies your safety, you strength in quiet trust’ (Isa 30:15). (more)


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