As I write at the beginning of Holy Week, I am conscious that Scripture reminds us that God is both patient and just. This creates a problem for the faithful. While working for just outcomes, we must sometimes wait for long periods before seeing positive results. God’s timing does not always line up nicely with…
I got to know B.A. “Bob” Santamaria through his written work. It was his skill with words and media that struck me. I recall a camping weekend with friends and family when I took along Bob’s Against the Tide for my light reading. I’m not sure entirely what I was expecting, but what I found…
Saturday, February 25, was the 25th anniversary of the death of Bartholomew Augustine “Bob” Santamaria. I came across the life and work of B.A. Santamaria while I was studying Science at Melbourne University. Uni campuses back then had changed a lot since Bob’s day. In my era, the most controversial thing to do was man…
Dear readers, It is an honour and privilege to be addressing you in this capacity. At the most recent formal Conference of the National Civic Council, I was elected National President of the National Civic Council. We are facing many challenges today – challenges to our world, challenges to our nation, challenges to our families,…
