Monthly Archives: February 2010

I have just finished watching “The Bible told me so” on Geraldine’s Compass programme on the ABC. If you missed it, the whole program is on Youtube in a number of separate clips (see this search query here). What can … Continue reading →

While Cathnews is reporting the story that “Organisers of The Atheist Bus Campaign in New Zealand are considering taking legal action after their ads were rejected by the national bus company”, the A2 in yesterday’s Saturday Age was running a … Continue reading →

After all that rather tedious business with Steve Kellmeyer, I would like to add that on a lighter note, I have just discovered something that I have in common with the Prophet (PBUH, as they say – at least for … Continue reading →

Philip Melanchton famously signed the Smalcald Articles with a proviso: I, Philip Melanchthon, also regard the above articles as true and Christian. However, concerning the pope I maintain that if he would allow the gospel, we, too, may (for the … Continue reading →

Steve asked for this, so reluctantly I feel obliged to give it. You will already be aware of our conversation over Cardinal Tauran’s speech “We must not fear Islam”. I have listened to Steve speak on Islam in three different … Continue reading →

I’m not going to be able to get to this, but some of you might. It looks good. HT to Tom. BTW, I am going to be in Sydney, however, for Bishop Anthony’s installation at Parramatta, and am staying over … Continue reading →

Here’s a quick question for y’all: In Catholic theology, what is the Pope “head” of? Yes, it is a trick question as well as a quick question. Here’s a clue: Google it and take note of what NON-Catholic internet soures … Continue reading →

I have mentioned Catholic apologist and adult educator Steve Kellmeyer on this blog before. You can access much of his material at Bridegroom Press, including books and podcasts. Much of what Steve has to say is good and helpful, but … Continue reading →

Here is a story on Busted Halo that got me thinking: Will the iPad (or other ebook of some sort) ever replace the Codex in the liturgy? I expect not. In religion you end up with the technology that you … Continue reading →

I believe in One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. (I put all the adjectives AND the noun in capitals just to ward off any reading this blog who might quibble about “big C” and “little c”). We talk a lot … Continue reading →