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It is not from your own possessions that you are bestowing alms on the poor, you are but restoring to them what is theirs by right. For what was given to everyone for the use of all, you have taken for your exclusive use. The earth belongs not to the rich, but to everyone. Thus, far from giving lavishly, you are but paying part of your debt.

St Ambrose (340-397)

As you would be aware the government is keen to pass legislation about Voluntary Student Unionism, that will prevent Universities collecting a compulsory amenities fee from students. I imagine some of you are at uni and may feel the need to make your voice heard. So I thought I would create a space to share protest times and thoughts about this issue. Below is some of the issues taken from the Monash Postgraduate Association Inc on the issue.

Have a read of the mission statement of ‘Kids with Cameras’ followed by part of an article about the documentary ‘Born into Brothels’. Creative actions that empower and give voice to those marginalised….. gotta love that.

The Margaret Dooley Award is offered in order to support the development of young writers who will carry on the contribution of Eureka Street in this field.
Margaret and Brendan Dooley have longstanding connections to the Jesuits and Xavier College. Margaret always appreciated the value of communication and education for young people, based on spiritual and [...]

On 12 May Rev Edison Lapuz, aged 39, was gunned down by two armed men in Sitio Motor, Barangay Crossing, San Isidro at the home of his father-in-law at about 6:30 pm after attending burial rites for his father-in-law. Rev Lapuz was a minister in the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP), which is the partner church of the Uniting Church.

We have a lot of noise in our world. Next time you drive your car or catch public transport turn off the radio – unplug your ipod. Travel in silence. Don’t talk, listen and reflect on what you hear.

“I always hope for peace and justice in the Middle East, and I believe that I can make a difference in my country. I want to help provide economic opportunities for unemployed young graduates in Palestine to prevent emigration.”

A few people have been asking for some books to read in the Radical Discipleship stream that I recommend. All the books I include below are dangerous to those with comfortable theology and faith. Each one has challenged and inspired my spirituality. I will list them with a brief guide to how hard they are [...]