PM – Police poised for more violence on Christmas Island 18/03/2011. Asylum seekers locked up indefinitely behind gates in overcrowded quarters on a tiny and remote Indian Ocean island. Some have been there 20 months with no knowledge of expected outcomes. A plot from “Lost”? Nope, its what Australia’s Border Protection Policy looks like andContinue reading “Christmas Island – chickens come home to roost”
Author Archives: wonderingpilgrim
Herding cats
I was reminded of this when our workshop leader last night attempted to divide 31 of us into groups of five!
I thought good news was supposed to be palatable…
YouTube – MSNBC Host Makes Rob Bell Squirm: “You’re Amending The Gospel So That It’s Palatable!”. Rob Bell squirming? I guess it depends on your perspective. I find the polemical and propositional tone of the interview embarrassing at its source more than its reception. I’d be squirming in my effort to remain polite. I haven’t read Bell’sContinue reading “I thought good news was supposed to be palatable…”
Japan’s nuclear distortion – Eureka Street
A well articulated and compassionate article that does not minimise even the most calculated risks in implementing and managing nuclear energy Japan’s nuclear distortion – Eureka Street.
Disaster fatigue? Donors keep dipping into their pockets
Disaster fatigue? Donors keep dipping into their pockets. This article in the Sydney Morning Herald was written after Christchurch but before Japan! Every indication is that the phenomena of generous responses to sufferers of an unprecedented string of natural disasters continues. Why is it so? Is it that the depths of sheer collective human empathy runContinue reading “Disaster fatigue? Donors keep dipping into their pockets”
Epiphanies of Grace launched
Dayspring Centre for Christian Spirituality & Counselling today launched Epiphanies of Grace: Poems and Psalms from the Dayspring community. The launch marks the tenth anniversary of Dayspring’s official presence on the Perth scene. Dayspring began as a brave venture exploring the possibility of contemplative spirituality amongst folk from a largely conservative and evangelical context –Continue reading “Epiphanies of Grace launched”
Temptations – no big deal?
Temptation is a big deal because it looks like no big deal! Even for Jesus when he is tested by the devil out in the wilderness having fasted 40 days & 40 nights (Matthew 4:1-11) – right? Wrong! How many times have I heard it said that the temptations were no big deal for JesusContinue reading “Temptations – no big deal?”
Taking a reading tablet…
I’ve regarded myself as having kept reasonable pace with the techno revolution, but a Luddite corner of my soul has been resisting getting a tablet upon which I can read my e-books. I’ve been in love with books ever since I could read and I have walls lined with crammed bookshelves all the way toContinue reading “Taking a reading tablet…”
We did Ash Wednesday last night…
About forty of us gathered at the neighbouring church across the valley. We prayed and reflected to a stirring rendition of Psalm 51 by Evelyn Tubb (can’t find the track on the web anywhere!) and watched as our celebrant, Neville Watson, burned gum leaves to form the ashes with which we would be daubed. GumContinue reading “We did Ash Wednesday last night…”
Firing up church and community connections
Pardon the weak headline – but there seems to be a thing about shop fires and church communities in our family affairs. Shopping centres and churches in town planning seem to have symbiotic connections. There are practical benefits like negotiated shared parking, one stop benefits for shopping and participation in church programs and the ambienceContinue reading “Firing up church and community connections”
Wondering Pilgrim 