Why do the shepherds get such a bad press?

Dear Friends,

To contribute to the spirit of the season Ted Mason takes a light-hearted look at why the poor old shepherds keep getting a bad press. And we wish you a Happy Christmas too. <Click HERE to read Ted's commentary>

MORE PROVOCATIVE STUFF: It seems there's still a bit of controversy brewing over the costs of World Youth Day and who is paying for it. In our forum today I've provided a link to a story by Linda Morris in this morning's Sydney Morning Herald which is worth keeping an eye on. There's also some provocative discussion there about the editorial in National Catholic Reporter which looks at the Dutch Dominican Document on Eucharist which some of us were discussing intently on the Catholic forum a month or so ago. Boy, do we live in fascinating times spiritually. <Click HERE to visit our forum>

Best wishes for a great day wherever you happen to be ... in life or in our world!

Brian Coyne
Editor and Publisher