Violence Against Women, Australia Says…Yes?
We would like to think our country is serious about protecting women, but can we say this in a society where prostitution is legal and commitment-free sex is the norm?
Browsing: Foolish Wisdom
Priesthood & Scandal
In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard reflects on ‘jewel’ of celibacy and the harm caused by priestly infidelity.
Why Eat at the Dinner Table?
What ever happened to the family meal? In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard looks at why forgoing the family meal could cost as more than we realise.
What is Love?
In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard reflects on the four qualities of the love the human person longs for…
Why I Didn’t Move in With My Girlfriend
With 75% of couples now moving in together before getting married, cohabitation may seem like the logical ‘next step’ after you’ve been dating someone for a while. In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard shares why this isn’t the best idea…
Are Electronic Games Making Us Stupid?
With the proliferation of smart phones it seems as though our lives are increasingly being overtaken by games. In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard reflects on how filling up every spare moment with electronic distractions can do more harm than good.
University & Women: a fair combination?
Multiple degrees, the career, marriage and 2.5 kids: is it fair to expect women to ‘have it all’? In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard reflects on why pushing women to excel in the same fields as men is not true feminism.
The Stations of the Cross & the Marital Bed
In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard reflects on the connection between Christ’s total gift of self on the cross and the mutual gift of self that takes place in marriage.