Author: Fr John

Living faith in Assisi; dying faith elsewhere

4 January 2015 | Miscellaneous |

As my first day in Assisi regretfully comes to a close, I still haven’t been to...

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Meanwhile, in Australia

4 January 2015 | Miscellaneous |

Back home, I’ve heard that bushfires threatened in one of my parishes, but the fire is now under control. Deo Gratias. In happier news, my nephew appeared on the front page of Ballarat’s local...

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Pranzo a Degli Orti

4 January 2015 | Miscellaneous |

After lunch (pranzo) I’m walking to St Francis’ hermitage, Eremo Delle Carceri, which...

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Basilica of St Clare

3 January 2015 | Miscellaneous |

This is the view from my hotel room in Assisi (it’s a great hotel by the way — excellent value, and excellent service): Beautiful. The church in the background is Santa Maria Maggiore, which served as Assisi’s...

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The perils and lessons of travel

3 January 2015 | Miscellaneous |

Travelling makes me think I’m very much the hobbit type. I’m writing this from a cold...

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