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- 2002, Devant l’Enfant nous retrouvons notre enfance. SBS, Message de Noël May 30, 2020
- 2001. Elle a chuchoté les mots ‘paix, amour’. ZZZ. Message de Pâques. May 26, 2020
- 1998. Quelle est la lumière qu’il a fait briller en nous ? Messe du Victorian Mauritian Pastoral Council May 26, 2020
- 1998. On sait que la vie n’est pas absurde. SBS-Radio. Message de Noël. May 26, 2020
- 1998. Vous êtes bienheureux. Messe du Père Laval May 26, 2020
- 1998, Ne soyons donc pas muets ! SBS-Radio, Message de Pâques May 26, 2020
- Le Millenium, Messe du Victorian Mauritian Pastoral Council, 1999 May 26, 2020
- L’homme de foi réconcilie tout ce qui est ennemi. French-Australian Association, 2002 May 26, 2020
- L’homme n’est pas sauvé s’il est sauvé par autre que l’homme. French-Australian Association, Mass, 1989 May 24, 2020
- L’amour est plus fort que la mort. Radio 3EA, Pâques, 1992 May 24, 2020
- L’homme est juste ou il n’existe pas. French-Australian Association, Mass, 1995 May 24, 2020
- L’amour nous rend fort et faible à la fois, SBS Radio,Noël, 1995 May 24, 2020
- Dieu aime ; donc il s’abaisse, SBS Radio, Pâques, 1996 May 24, 2020
- Émerveillement et bonheur ineffable, SBS Radio, Pâques, 1999 May 24, 2020
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Fr Chris Barnett, Obituary in Herald-Sun
Obituary, Herald-Sun, Melbourne Fr Christopher Michael Barnett (20-06-1931 – 01-01-2004) Fr Chris Barnett arrived in Melbourne by boat on a blisteringly hot summer’s day a week before Christmas in 1955. He had left Ireland to go on mission and chose … Continue reading
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Bali Bombings, my Homily at St Patrick’s Cathedral, 20 October 2002
Bali Bombings, my Homily at St Patrick’s Cathedral, 20 October 2002 Also: National Day of Mourning – French Australian Association The Gospel passage today (Matthew 22.15-21) has much to say about the events in Bali, which have shocked the nation … Continue reading
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Joy and suffering
Joy and Suffering Joy is at the start of the Christian story where the angel greets Mary with the cry “Rejoice so highly favoured” and the angels sing of joy at the Saviour’s birth. Yet Jesus is the ‘man of … Continue reading
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Wedding of Amanda and Philip, homily
Homily at the wedding of Amanda and Philip 11 March 2007 In a few moments, in this sacred place, in the presence of their families and friends who have shared so much of their lives, before the representative of the Church … Continue reading
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Papa, biography (partial)
Elements from the biography of René Henri Dupuche born in Wasquehal (France) on 6 June 1906 1919 Obtained first place in entrance examinations to the ‘Institut Professionel Roubaisien’ in view of studying Commerce. 1920 & 1921 Dux of the … Continue reading
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Year C,
C, Advent 1 Freedom “When these things begin to take place, stand erect, hold your heads high, because your liberation is near at hand.” Luke 21.28 Reflection 1: “Freedom” is the ancient cry of all peoples. Freedom from hunger … Continue reading
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Index Year A
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
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Poems on the Gospel. Why?
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
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Many and varied items concerning Hinduism and Hindu- Christian relations – topics, essays, reports – appear under this heading
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Tantric homilies
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
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Poetic homilies, Year A
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
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Poetic homilies, Year A, Index
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
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Poetic homilies. Why?
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
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Icons: images of the divine – The Transfiguration
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
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Year B, Index
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
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‘Why those tears, those bitter tears,’, November 2006
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
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Review of Grayling, A.C., The God Argument; the Case against Religion and for Humanism
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
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Wilma, funeral oration
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
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Cecil Clark – funeral oration, 2006
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
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Robert Broomhall, Funeral Oration at St Joseph’s Church, Black Rock,
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
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Noelene – Funeral Homily, ‘She did not die alone but was accompanied by love.
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
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Audrey Hughes, Funeral Oration
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
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Dennis McCarthy, 10 February 2007,
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
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Nancy Bruce 1932 – 2007
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
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Funeral homilies
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
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Fr Chris Barnett PP, 1931-2004
HOMILY for Funeral of Fr Chris Barnett PP, 6 January 2004, St Mary’s East St Kilda We have come to give thanks to God for you, Chris, and to thank you for a life well led. Although you shied away from praise … Continue reading
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Meditation experiences
INDEX: Experiencing colour during meditation. Experiencing colour during meditation. Easter Sunday 2016 It sometimes happens, in the course of meditation, that colours appear from within, red, green, blue, swirling … Continue reading
Overview of interfaith pilgrimage to Indi 2016
Interfaith Pilgrimage to India, February 2016. We were a group of 7 people from Australia, wishing to visit four major sites in India that symbolize the great religions of the South Asian nation: Delhi for the Muslims, Varanasi … Continue reading
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Reiki: good or bad? A Christian response.
Reiki: good or bad? Introduction After reading countless tales of chivalry and daring‑do, Don Quixote sets out to do battle with the giants. He takes his reluctant squire, Sancho Panza, the realist. Seeing the windmills of La Mancha, Don Quixote … Continue reading
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Prelude to tantric poems, 2014
Reported without comment 14 January, 2014, Tuesday, after lunch we went to see Suramishra. Nice drive through rural areas with lovely avenues of trees. He was glad to see me. I asked about how to visualise or imagine Kālī and me … Continue reading
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Prelude to tantric poems of 2013
Reported without comment On Saturday 19 January 2013 we went again today to see Suramishra. Saumya has taken on the new name, Śunyānanda. He gave this translation of Acyuta’s reply: “Acyuta bows down to Mahākālī -Mahāmāyā and answers your question. … Continue reading
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2015, From ‘comparative theology’ to ‘comparative experience’
From ‘comparative theology’ to ‘comparative experience’ John R. Dupuche Paper delivered at the Winter Workshop with Frank X. Clooney sj, Australian Catholic University, August 2015 Introduction: In her description of ‘comparative theology’, [1] Anita Ray describes … Continue reading
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Curriculum vitae of Rev. Dr. John R. Dupuche DOB 30 July 1940 1944-1948 Mandeville Hall, Toorak 1949-1953 Kostka Hall, Brighton 1954-1958 Xavier College, Kew 1959-1960 Jesuit Novitiate, Watsonia 1961-1963 Undergraduate course in Scholastic Philosophy (Collegium Maximum Sancti Ignatii, Watsonia) 1964-67 … Continue reading
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2008, ‘Devi in Tantric Practice’, in The Iconic Female, Goddesses of India, Nepal and Tibet.
‘Devi in Tantric Practice’, in The Iconic Female, Goddesses of India, Nepal and Tibet. Clayton: Monash University Press, 2008. pp. 113-132. Abstract: According to Kashmir Shaivism, supreme consciousness is not ignorant of itself. If Shiva is light, Shakti is the … Continue reading
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2012 “The draft of a “rule” for an interfaith ashram proposed by John Dupuche and Michael Mifsud, priests of the Archdiocese of Melbourne,”
Dupuche, John and Michael Mifsud, “The draft of a “rule” fo an interfaith ashram proposed by John Dupuche and Michael Mifsud, priests of the Archdiocese of Melbourne,” published in William Skudlarek (ed.), Dilatato Corde New York: Lantern Books, 2012. vol. … Continue reading
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Poems to the Goddess, 2012
.20th January 2012 Friday night Anandamayee, Uttara ‘Yes yes!’ I said with all my heart, as you came to me, Goddess, and an immense thrill coursed through my frame, every fibre ignited and flaring, an upward rush of … Continue reading
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2015 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2015 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 930 times in 2015. If it were a cable car, it … Continue reading
Prelude to tantric poems of 2012
Meeting with Suramishra on Monday 16 January 2012 (The following is related as it happened, without comment.) Sura (=deva) Mishra (=Brahmin) had an accident while young and as a result is bent over, cannot straighten up and cannot walk … Continue reading
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Scenes from Uttara
Through the good offices of Bettina Bäumer I had made the acquaintance of Harsa Satapathy in Bhubaneshwar, Orissa, India. Harsa introduced me to this friend Saumya Tripathy. On one or two hectares which Saumya’s family granted to him at Uttara … Continue reading
Year A,
A, Advent 1 The divine purpose “Stay awake.” … Continue reading
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Index, Year A homilies
FATHER, love, king INCARNATION Preparation The purposes of God A, Advent 1 The divine purpose A, Advent 1 The emanation of the world Prolegomena of the Incarnation A, Advent 2 The world of nature A, Advent 2 The … Continue reading
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from the Dust Jacket
Dust jacket: About the book: Abhinavagupta, the leading figure in Kashmir Shaivism, is increasingly being recognised as one of the chief contributors to Indian thought. In his encyclopaedic work, the Tantrāloka, ‘Light on the Tantras’, he describes the various tantras … Continue reading
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Launch
Launch of John Dupuche, Towards a Christian Tantra ACU Melbourne, 11 November 2009 by John D’Arcy May, Irish School of Ecumenics, Trinity College Dublin Autobiography the best medium of theology – but seldom so candid, courageous. Personal story essential for … Continue reading
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Why these poems to the Goddess?
Why these poems to the Goddess? According to the ancient traditions of India, the goddess Kālī can be worshipped as mother, child or consort. She is most often worshipped as Mother Kālī (Mā Kālī), but my wish is to worship … Continue reading
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Why this blog?
Why this blog? The purpose of this blog is to invite discussion and on the possibility of a Christian tantra.. “The ‘Christian tantra’, elaborated in a preliminary fashion in the last chapter, is presented to the readers for their assessment. … Continue reading
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Why these homilies?
These 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 Christian … Continue reading
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Verse 90 reciting the phoneme A
Vijñānabhairava-tantra verse 90 reciting the phoneme A “O Goddess, as a result of reciting the phoneme A without either Ṃ or Ḥ the great flood of knowledge arises powerfully, Parameśvara himself.” अबिन्दुमविसर्गं च अकारं जपतो महान्। उदेति देवि सहसा ज्ञानौघः परमेश्वरः॥ … Continue reading
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2001, ‘Person-to-Person: vivarana of Abhinavagupta on Paratrimsika verses 3–4.’ In Indo-Iranian Journal 44: 1-16.
‘Person-to-Person: vivarana of Abhinavagupta on Paratrimsika verses 3–4.’ In Indo-Iranian Journal 44: 1-16.
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2015, ‘Christian Tantra’, at Conference on Tantra.
‘Christian Tantra’ Paper presented by Rev. Dr. John Dupuche MCD University of Divinity, Australian Catholic University Catholic Interfaith Committee (chair) jeandupuche@gmail.com at the Interfaith Conference on Classical Tantra in the World’s Religions 14-15 November, 2105 Janssen Spirituality Centre, 22 Woodvale … Continue reading
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2015, ‘The Context of Tantra’, at Conference on Classical Tantra.
‘The Context of Tantra’ Paper presented by Rev. Dr. John Dupuche MCD University of Divinity, Australian Catholic University Catholic Interfaith Committee (chair) jeandupuche@gmail.com at the Interfaith Conference on Classical Tantra in the World’s Religions 14-15 November, 2105 Janssen Spirituality Centre, … Continue reading
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2015, ‘Seeing what is true and holy in others’, Deakin University
‘Seeing what is true and holy in others’ a presentation by Rev. Dr. John Dupuche MCD University of Divinity, Australian Catholic University Catholic Interfaith Committee (chair) jeandupuche@gmail.com Spirituality, Wellbeing and Education Workshop Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation’s, Diversity … Continue reading
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2014 Nostra Aetate – stages of creation, with a particular focus on paragraph no.2 and the people involved in its development.
Nostra Aetate – stages of creation, with a particular focus on paragraph 2 and the people involved in its development. Polonia Polonia Sacra 18 (2014) nr 4 (37) pp. 159-174. Key words: “Nostra Aetate”, interreligious relations, ‘true and holy’, Society … Continue reading
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2013 ‘A Spirituality of Pleasure: Deciphering Vijñānabhairava Verse 68’, International Journal of Tantric Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 September 19, 2013.
‘A Spirituality of Pleasure: Deciphering Vijñānabhairava Verse 68’, International Journal of Tantric Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 September 19, 2013. INTRODUCTION The “non-dual” (abheda) school of Indian thought later known as Kashmir Shaivism reached its apogee about the year 1000 CE … Continue reading
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2013 ‘Silence and dialogue’, in Gesher 2013 vol. 4, no.4 pp. 52-64.
‘Silence and dialogue’, in Gesher 2013 vol. 4, no.4 52-64. Introduction The act of being silent is not a proof of ignorance or of having nothing to say, of being ‘dumb’. On the contrary, as this article wishes to explain, … Continue reading