To the five and a half million Australians who opened their hearts to walk with us, we say thank you.
We see you, we hear you and we read your messages of support which keep us on an unwavering path towards justice and peace.
It's not over. We’re not going to live in silence.
We would like to honour the men and women of the First Nations Regional Dialogues and the National Constitutional Convention at Uluṟu. Thank you for your mighty contribution to the nation. Thank you for the Uluṟu Statement from the Heart. Our people were excluded from the drafting of the Constitution. We were excluded from the nation’s constitutional order until 1967. We remain subject to the “Race power”. You were asked by the Commonwealth, “What is meaningful recognition to you?” And your answer was Recognition thru a Voice. The Voice is intended to include communities in Australian democracy and decision-making. History will remember the courageous and patient men and women of the Uluṟu Dialogues. It’s their legacy we celebrate today. Megan and Pat. Xx
We have such articulate, considerate and reflective students @plcsydney They did an amazing job today along with #nicnewling who is an amazing champion of youth mental health
@ian_hickie - thank you for your presentation at @plcsydney Youth Mental Health seminar yesterday. Both teachers and students gained so much from your knowledge and advice. Thank you for championing the mental health of our young people.
PS you left your book!
Those who live, work, and worship on stolen lands are advised to tread thoughtfully. God hasn’t forgotten what happened here in Australia. He has humbled kingdoms greater than ours for less @andrewdjudd
As her flight landed in Australia recently, Christianity Today international editor @Mepaynl heard an “acknowledgement of country” over the cabin loudspeaker. I enjoyed working on this piece with her to explain why we do this! https://t.co/sjqh5k3Vh5
Gospel: Today a group of friends bring a paralyzed man to Jesus for healing (Mt. 9). And when Jesus saw "their faith" (that is, the faith of the friends), he healed him. (In Mk, they break through the roof.) Often, when we cannot find our way to God, our friends carry us there.
Reading Being Transfigured by Chris E W Green - homily for Palm Sunday. Christ did not empty himself by becoming human, by becoming human he fills humanity with himself https://t.co/WoE1QJjhNG