Archdeacon John Moroney was an influential Anglican Minister in Melbourne. He maintained confidence in the Bible as God’s word to humanity at a time when many in the churches were … Read more
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The point of rest
We have forgotten how to rest. Many in Melbourne are still exhausted by the broken routines and anxieties caused by pandemic restrictions and the subsequent catchup in productive work that … Read more
Leadership
Australians are preoccupied with leadership. We behave as if getting leadership right will fix most wrongs. What we learn from one of the most successful authors of history is that … Read more
Being worthless
A man at church once told me that godliness was out of reach for him, it was too high a standard. He then asked whether or not he had made … Read more
Separation and vaccination
[This article was written for a local church during the COVID pandemic lockdowns in Melbourne, Australia, 2021. The Melbourne lockdown restrictions were some of the most demanding in the … Read more
The most radical thing I do
I go to church.
To get there I pass through the shopping centre we live beside on its busiest morning of the week. The nearby sports fields are crowded with … Read more
Preaching to the aged
Throughout my work as a local church minister, I have regularly taken worship services in aged care facilities. These services would often be a highlight of my week. On each … Read more