Author Archives: interfaithashram

Spirit, faith, prophet INCARNATION Preparation The purposes of God C, Advent 1                            Freedom C, Advent 1                            Graciousness Prolegomena of the Incarnation C, Advent 2                            Christ in other religions C, Advent 2                            Christ in the Old Testament C, Advent 3                            John … Continue reading →

These poetic homilies began a long time ago, at Fané-les-Roses, a Mission Station hidden in the highlands of Papua. In this magnificent location, the thought came to address, in the course of the Three Year Cycle, all the major themes of our … Continue reading →

Many and varied items concerning interfaith relations – topics, essays, reports – appear under this heading.

Many and varied items concerning Islam and Muslim – Christian relations – topics, essays, reports – appear under this heading

Many and varied items concerning Buddhism and Buddhist – Christian relations – topics, essays, reports – appear under this heading.

Many and varied items concerning Hinduism and Hindu- Christian relations – topics, essays, reports – appear under this heading

These poetic homilies began a long time ago, at Fané-les-Roses, a Mission Station hidden in the highlands of Papua. In this magnificent location, the thought came to address, in the course of the Three Year Cycle, all the major themes of … Continue reading →

A, Advent 1 a                                                            Fulfillment   ‘The time has come’. Romans 13.11   Father, fulfill your plan in us. Out of happiness you made us; to happiness you send us. Take us out of ourselves. Make us what you … Continue reading →

FATHER – LOVE, KING INCARNATION Preparation Purposes of God A, Advent 1 a                         Fulfillment A, Advent 1 b                         Creation Prolegomena A, Advent 2 a                         In nature … Continue reading →

These poetic homilies began a long time ago, at Fané-les-Roses, a Mission Station hidden in the highlands of Papua. In this magnificent location, the thought came to address, in the course of the Three Year Cycle, all the major themes of … Continue reading →

Icons: images of the divine The Advocate Magazine, Thursday 6 August, 1987, p. 4 By Fr John Dupuche It is said that before a monk paints an icon he will enter into a period of fasting and prayer and that … Continue reading →

SON, hope, priest INCARNATION Preparation The purposes of God B, Advent 1                            Jesus returns B, Advent 1                            Jesus is Lord Prolegomena of the Incarnation B, Advent 2                            Christ and the Angels B, Advent 2                            … Continue reading →

At my Grandparents’ grave in the cemetery of Blanc Seau, Tourcoing, France November, 2006 Why those tears, those bitter tears, those sobs that poured out as I stood at my grandparents grave. Was it for the separation of death, that … Continue reading →

Grayling, A.C. The God Argument; the Case against Religion and for Humanism,  London: Bloomsbury, 2013. ISBN 9781408837412 Anthony C. Grayling, Master of the New College of the Humanities, London, is a bright star in the galaxy of British atheists that includes … Continue reading →

Wilma, funeral oration 2016 It was a remarkable moment when the family, some forty people, gathered around Wilma’s bed, at Cabrini Palliative Care Centre. She lay there quietly. Did she understand the words, did she hear the voices, did she … Continue reading →

Cecil Clark – funeral oration We have come to pay tribute to Cec. There is much we know and admire. Therefore, we stand before the One who knows all things and say, ‘Look at Cec and reward him and make … Continue reading →

Robert Broomhall, 1922-2007 “We are not like those who think he simply is not, finished, reduced to nothing. We say ‘fare well’ because we know he is well and will be well.” I always enjoyed the company of Bob. He … Continue reading →

Noelene – Funeral Homily, ‘She did not die alone but was accompanied by love. ….’ It was very moving to sit with the family, with Noelene’s husband Geoff in the first instance, and with her son Hayden and his wife … Continue reading →

Audrey Patricia Hughes 1929-2007  Funeral Oration, Stella Maris Church, Beaumaris,  Fr John Dupuche Audrey’s life has come to an end. Audrey’s life is just beginning. The staff of Monash Medical Centre could do no more. Her mortal remains have been … Continue reading →

Dennis McCarthy,    Funeral Oration, 10 February 2007, “I will arise and go now, and go to Innnisfree”. These are the openings words written by the Irish poet W.B. Yeats in hectic and bustling London. The poet expresses his wish … Continue reading →

Nancy Bruce 1932 – 2007, at Stella Maris Church, Beaumaris,, 14 June 2007, Fr John Dupuche PP We are all grieving. It seems impossible that Nancy should be dead. Her temperament seemed eternal. Yet now she has gone. I first knew Nancy at Burwood, … Continue reading →

Funeral homilies in the Christian tradition are not eulogies where friends and family say how much they have appreciated the loved one who has gone before them. Nor are they panegyrics, which describe the achievements of the deceased. The funeral homily situates the … Continue reading →