One night in Melbourne, as I was minding my own business waiting for my girlfriend, I was approached by a friendly-looking guy. He looked like a bit of a tourist, so I assumed he wanted to ask for directions. After all, Melbourne is a pretty big city and getting around is confusing for some. His...

I was logged in to Facebook to catch up on the usual happenings when a rather controversial post caught my eye…about Mother’s Day. A post about Mother’s Day controversial (to me that is)? I read further, and the post was about why people of a certain faith shouldn’t celebrate Mother’s Day because it was subtle...

Hello there, I have a confession to make: I don’t go to Church every Sunday on my own when I’m abroad. That makes it at least 10 months out of 12. And yet I’ve never gone a single day without being reminded that I am a Catholic. Not with the silver cross necklace hanging off...

What disclaimer? This is usually where I say ‘This is not an attack on religion’ or ‘I hope you aren’t offended by this, it isn’t a criticism on religion’ (and it isn’t), but I also realise that I do not have to lick the boots of anyone who’s close-minded enough to be offended by this...

  Many a time when I’m alone, I walk at a snail’s pace. I could sense eyes on me; people must be wondering what I’m doing, whether I’m in the right mind or not. It’s not that I have too much time to spare, but they simply do not know how important these little moments...

  A child indulges in the amusing pursuit of blowing bubbles. He is no rocket scientist yet he knows; something more than the usual soap suds can be formed if he cups his little hands and blows through them. It takes a little concentration and patience to get it right but he gets there eventually....