Mike Pilavachi is the quick-witted Brit behind Soul Survivor—one of the UK’s most influential youth-oriented churches. Its annual conference sees thousands of young lives changed. This week we’ll find out why.
We'll review the latest Batman installment The Dark Knight, and find out why novelist Anne Rice has stopped writing horror and started writing about Jesus.
Plus, what can the dying teach the living? While most of us recoil from the subject of death, this week we explore the value of facing our mortality. By listening to those whose days are short, we can prepare for our own journey’s end, and consider seriously what lies beyond.
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The week started with Pope Benedict paying tribute to the Australian Parliament for the “courageous decision to acknowledge the injustices committed against the indigenous peoples in the past”. It ended with him making his own courageous decision to say sorry for the pain and suffering endured by the victims of sexual abuse in the church. His apology was heartfelt and included a clear directive to the local church to extend compassion, care and justice to the victims. In the US three months ago, the Pope was able to meet with victims accompanied by local church leaders. That did not happen in Sydney. Perhaps that was because we in Australia still have work to do in building the trust between victims, their representatives and the local church leaders. Let’s hope the Pope’s genuine compassion and firm direction helps build that trust needed for healing and reconciliation.
Posted by Fr Frank Brennan | July 21, 2008 12:18 AM
Posted on July 21, 2008 00:18