The problem with patriotism

Since the dramatic election result in South Australia last weekend, readers of news media, not least the Murdoch press, will have noticed a renewed emphasis on โ€œpatriotism.โ€ Former Liberal Party Opposition Leader Alexander Downer was even moved to write an opinion piece provocatively headlined, โ€œLiberals have forgotten patriotism. Now One Nation owns it.โ€[1] What is …

Morning prayer for Wednesday 18 March 2025

Invocation + In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Pause for reflection Good morning, heavenly Father.We worship you, the creator and sustainer of the universe. Good morning, Lord Jesus.We worship you, Saviour and Lord of the world. Good morning, Holy Spirit.We worship you, sanctifier of the people …

Morning prayer for Wednesday 11 March 2026

Invocation + In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Pause for reflection Good morning, heavenly Father.We worship you, the creator and sustainer of the universe. Good morning, Lord Jesus.We worship you, Saviour and Lord of the world. Good morning, Holy Spirit.We worship you, sanctifier of the people …

Palm Sunday through the lens of the Magnificat

The portrayal of the entry of Jesus to Jerusalem (Lk 19:28-40) draws deeply on the theology and symbolism of Luke's earlier reference to Maryโ€™s song, known to us as the โ€œMagnificatโ€ (Lk 1:46-55). Of the four Gospels, Lukeโ€™s account of the life and teachings of Jesus most clearly demonstrates an emphasis on radical social justice …

Morning prayer for Wednesday 4 March 2026

Invocation + In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Pause for reflection Good morning, heavenly Father.We worship you, the creator and sustainer of the universe. Good morning, Lord Jesus.We worship you, Saviour and Lord of the world. Good morning, Holy Spirit.We worship you, sanctifier of the people …