nation to be proud of, gift to our children’s children.
Voice: Part 3 In October I will be voting ‘Yes!’ I have had the most privileged of lives. I am so lucky. I am loved… Read More »nation to be proud of, gift to our children’s children.
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Life beyond fear and guilt
Voice: Part 2 In October I will be voting ‘Yes!’ “Pricey you’re speaking a lot of crap!” My reaction, so often, when people challenge me… Read More »Life beyond fear and guilt
We all long to be heard
Voice: Part 1 In October I will be voting ‘Yes!’ I suppose over forty years of teaching I have learnt something about people. I have… Read More »We all long to be heard
Light conquering darkness giving hope to all.
He is Risen Indeed, and alleluia is our song. Deep within a small flame flickers – it whispers ‘hope’, it whispers ‘don’t give up’, it… Read More »Light conquering darkness giving hope to all.
Finding love, meaning and hope in the steps of our own via dolorosa.
The Via Dolorosa is traditionally believed to be the path Jesus trod carrying his cross to the Crucifixion on Good Friday. Recently during a Professional… Read More »Finding love, meaning and hope in the steps of our own via dolorosa.
Fidelity hearing with the ears of the heart.
We all hear. We all hear in different ways: I mean really hear – actually take in what is being said. Sure, we look at… Read More »Fidelity hearing with the ears of the heart.
Elsewhere God – to love another person is to see the face of god.
I sometimes use, when doing leadership training, the often quoted text about ‘Somebody, nobody and everybody.’ “This is a little story about four people named… Read More »Elsewhere God – to love another person is to see the face of god.
Spanners the secret to a happy life
As a young Brother I worked in Townsville. One of the local priests – Fr David Lancini – was quite a character. At weddings he… Read More »Spanners the secret to a happy life
Soft eyes
The ‘eyes have it!’ A play on words I know – “the ayes have it!” All of my life I have been fascinated by eyes… Read More »Soft eyes
Love lives
The voice whispers, courage – Another, no, it is too dark! The voice whispers, one-step – Weary bones ache, too far. The voice whispers, love… Read More »Love lives