From the Director - Pluralism as a value |
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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) |
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A new buzz in mission |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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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