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“We are a Democracy!” by Hugh (International Solidarity Movement)

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Father Dave

“They claim they are a democracy, what democracy! No democracy treats people in this way! They are no democracy, they are stupid, they are evil!” Walking through Bethlehem yesterday I was stopped by a taxi driver I have come to … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Ruth – a Sermon on the book of Ruth

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Father Dave

But Ruth said, “Do not press me to leave you or to turn back from following you! Where you go, I will go; Where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God. … Continue reading →

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Fighting Father dons gloves in Legal Battle – The Glebe & Inner Western Weekly January 10th, 2001

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Father Dave

Fighting Father Rev David Smith has vowed to defend his wife against legal action initiated by the Anglican diocese of Sydney. Angela Smith. who runs the Holy Trinity School of Martial Arts in Dulwich Hill with her pastor-husband, has been … Continue reading →

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The MacDonaldtown Parables (Matthew 13:31-33, 44-45)

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Father Dave

Our Gospel reading this week confronts us with a series of parables – the sort that my dad (if he was still alive) might well have referred to as MacDonaldtown Parables. I don’t know if you’re familiar with MacDonaldtown Station. It‘s … Continue reading →

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There’s no Marriage in Heaven! (Luke 20:27-38)

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Father Dave

There came to him some Sadducees, those who deny that there is a resurrection, and they asked him a question, saying, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies, having a wife but no children, the man … Continue reading →

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