Are Fireworks a Waste of Money?
New Years Eve is just around the corner, and that means cities allover the world are forking out millions for extravagant fireworks displays. Could that money be put to better use?
Browsing: Foolish Wisdom
Have Yourself a Very Adult Christmas
In this edition of Foolish Wisdom Bernard reflects why Christmas, far from being a season for children, requires a mature faith.
Why You Need a Wish list… or Two
As the Christmas Season rolls around Bernard reflects on a valuable lesson he learned from his wife and her carefully crafted Christmas wish lists.
Same-sex Marriage… Ending Discrimination?
The legalisation of same-sex marriage is often presented as the last hurdle in the battle to end discrimination – but is discrimination always a bad thing?
The Useless People in Our Lives
There are always going to people in our lives who seem like a burden and make us a little uncomfortable just by being around… so what are we to do?
Wedding: Church or Garden?
Bernard reflects on why, for baptised Catholics, not all weddings are marriages.
Does ‘Truth’ Exist?
Bernard reflects on why truth cannot be decided by popular vote.
No Food, But Plenty of Condoms
What would you say if you were told your tax dollars were contributing to the destruction of the family in impoverished countries?