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Happy Gravy Day

And so in this corner of the world, 21st December, Gravy Day, draws to a close. It deserves its own haiku. Gravy Day unitesFar flung rellies for ChristmasSing mixed woe and joy .

Empathy – this calls for a haiku!

For you I sorrowI may even rise and moveand we transform us!

Cleaning up, I just found this laminated prayer that was fixed to the dashboard of our white Falcon on a road trip across the Nullarbor. I have just remarked to some friends that launching into 2022, because of personal and global circumstances, seems to be calling us to adopt the Celtic monk perspective of launchingContinue reading “Cleaning out the Garage”

Advent 4 Haiku

First is last; last first Trickle down turns trickle up Mary sings Christ in! See here for Mary’s Magnificat!

ASIC Haiku

ASIC hears victim woes but will do nought with such pain – Filed in secret box This is a reflection of yesterday’s meetings called by the Chair of the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), our peak financial regulatory body, to hear first hand stories of the victims of the 30 month old Sterling FirstContinue reading “ASIC Haiku”

Restless Anticipation

The feeling one has when struggle leads to a zenith that opens up three possible pathways – each fraught with cost and risk. Exploring the pros and cons of each that are contingent on their own imminent events. Gearing up ready to act on the opportunity that may suddenly present itself. All in the daysContinue reading “Restless Anticipation”

Advent addresses the Sterling Housing Scandal

This reflection was delivered today at the Canterbury Classics Men’s Group at St Anselm’s Anglican Parish, Kingsley, WA. Let me begin by acknowledging the people of the Noongar-Whadjuk nation and their custodianship of the land on which we gather. I pay respect to their elders past, present and future. Thank you for inviting me toContinue reading “Advent addresses the Sterling Housing Scandal”

Today is All Saints Day

One of the great things about absorbing an ecumenical spirit over a lifetime is the capacity to draw from streams of Christian tradition that are other than my own. My tribe within the Christian family has a very simple, lean, and adaptable loose-on-the-ground outlook, influenced strongly by the 19th century Second Great Awakening of theContinue reading “Today is All Saints Day”

Do faith and politics mix?

I responded to a version of this question a day or two ago. I would prefer to rephrase it “How do faith and politics mix?” It is being asked of our current Prime Minister and addressed this morning in an article by a previous one. Most of my three years in retirement has seen meContinue reading “Do faith and politics mix?”

A West Aussie Hero Shows the Way

I just spent a weekend as a guest of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart (the Joeys of Mary McKillop fame) at their retreat house in Shoalwater, Western Australia. I was spending time with a peer group that meets for mutual growth and accountability. While there I became aware of the nearContinue reading “A West Aussie Hero Shows the Way”