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This blog offers an Australian perspective on faith, religion and spirituality. It invites you to join the joys and hope, the grief and anguish of a middle aged Aussie Catholic. The material reflects my interest in global as well as local issues.My perspective is probably more quirky than orthodox.

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No Nudes Please, We're Catholic

on October 21, 2025

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The Meaning and Value of Old Age

on February 25, 2022

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A Message to the Peace Movement from Santa Fe

on January 11, 2022

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My Response to Papal Call for Civil Unions

on October 22, 2020

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Images That Open Your Eyes

on October 20, 2020

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Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francis, “Querida Amazonia”

on February 13, 2020

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Forgotten Australians at the Ad Limina Apostolorum

on June 26, 2019

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Pope Francis and the Culture Wars in Catholicism

on March 27, 2019

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Developing Story: A Recap of the Sex Abuse Summit

on February 25, 2019

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International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking

on January 10, 2019

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Message from the global conference against xenophobia: human beings are equal in dignity

on September 19, 2018

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Pope Francis Prayer Intention for Social Media

on June 06, 2018

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The Pope and Rohingya

on December 03, 2017

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World Day of Peace Message 2017

on December 31, 2016

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Pope Francis' Address to Second World Meeting of the Popular Movements

on July 10, 2015

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Laudato Si On Care For Our Common Home

on June 18, 2015

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Tony Robertson: I acknowledge the land of the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin nations where I was born and pay respect to Elders, past, present and emerging. This region is known as Geelong in Victoria AU. I have been blessed with an extraordinary life rich in diversity, travel, politics, religion and the companionship and love of men and women. I have also had the most amazing opportunities to relate across generations as well as cultures. I have been involved as a volunteer member of several NGO boards of management and continue to maintain membership of professional and community organisations in welfare and education. Building on my experience, and deeply committed to principles of inclusion, equity and social justice. I believe I bring a highly creative and energetic presence to my work and social activities..

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