Building Bridges in a Divided World
As we look across the globe, we are continually reminded of the things that divide us and the power that can be wielded by individuals to enlarge the chasm between…
The Interplay of Science and Faith
Recently I have been challenged by questions of the interface of science and faith . This was highlighted in a webinar ‘Spirituality on the Couch’ when I listened with wonder…
The Voices of History
Memories are always personal. The same event can evoke different memories. The externals which are visible depend on the angle of vision. The internal ‘reasons why’ are hidden except to…
How Novels Can Entertain and Inform
One of my favourite pastimes is reading the novels of Dickens, Jane Austen, and the Brontës, and watching the films that capture the imagination of these novelists. They provide an…
What Will History Say About 2025?
As I watch the services for former President Carter I ask the question ‘What will history say about our present world leaders?” This year marks eighty years since the foundation…
Collective Memory: Treasuring Our Past
On the last weekend of October, nine RNDMs from Melbourne travelled to the small Victorian country town of Charlton where four RNDMs arrived one hundred years ago to assume responsibility…