Creating Safe Spaces: A Mission Responsibility
I must be honest: I was the first to complain when a funding agency insisted that we put safeguarding policies and procedures in place in our ministry in Kulaman with…
Artificial Intimacy and Real Friendship
Recently, I read a scary article about AI being able to generate intimate relationships between humans and a machine (see James Muldoon, “Artificial Intimacy,” Guardian Weekly, 16 January 2026). I…
Awareness, Honesty and Rupture – Stepping Outside of the Lie
For many years, I have been concerned for the present state of our planet-home.1 In a time of climate change which became climate crisis, and is now seen by many…
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…
Standing on the Edge
Another year has arrived, and we continue to look in hope for change. We always pray that the New Year will bring us to another stage of transformation—yet as one…
How Do I Understand Prayer?
Last week I was checking out the readings for Sunday, 19 October, prior to preparing my homily. All three readings pointed to the importance of prayer in our lives. The…
When Justice Rolls Down Like Waters
I recently realized that I could name all nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court. I could even recall their alleged political leanings, which seem to influence their legal decisions…
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…
Culture: A Means of Existence
As we fast approach the canonisation of a Melanesian Catechist, Peter ToRot, it is a great move within the Church to recognise that local, indigenous people can offer something to…
Dare to Dream a Million Dreams
I write this blog with gratitude as I receive news of the successes of Menubu Dulangan women who have been to Delesan Kailawan, an RNDM ministry in the Philippines with…
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