When We Have to Speak Out
There was a time in history when the rules of the Church were the law of the land — and...
Raymond Perrier
The Grief And Joy Of Death
The end of the past year saw a spate of deaths: celebrities from the worlds of music, film and fashion;...
Are We Afraid to Have Opinions?
Most Christians, Catholic and non-Catholic, tend to think that ours is an opinionated Church. Even someone with little interest in...
Tidings of Discomfort and Joy
During the festive season, one of our regular carols encourages us to sing about “tidings of comfort and joy,...
The Pandemic that Remains
Once again on the first day of December, we commemorated World Aids Day. It might sound a bit uncaring, but...
Queen, Church and Change
Whether you are a fan of monarchies or not, it was impossible to ignore the impact on the world of...
Let’s Tell Our Catholic Stories
The telling and retelling of stories is at the heart of our tradition as Catholic Christians. While the Gospels do...
Is Church a Home for Homeless?
Last month, I wrote about the synodality discussions that I hosted with leaders of other Christian denominations and other faiths....
How Other Faiths See Us
I hope that most readers of The Southern Cross have by now participated in some way in the synodality process....
