The spirit of connection
Bali may be a destination for truth seekers on a spiritual quest, but for most it is a few steps along a journey with many different paths, writes John Haren.
Pilgrims on a spiritual journey, walking together in faith
The pilgrim journey takes us to the core of human dignity where injustices cannot be ignored, where love is the only antidote for hatred and war, writes John Haren.
When enough is enough
When did housing become a commodity and a wealth project? Have we forgone part of our humanity to become economic actors more intent on maximising wealth than maximising social interactions?
Words that matter
I wish I knew the words that could achieve world peace. Each day, I write about consequential matters, but the words that could solve the problems in Gaza escape me.
An enlarged life
A life well lived is a normal human aspiration. But the challenges of everyday life can overwhelm us and seriously deflect our pursuit of a good life, writes John Haren.
What is to be done?
Indignities, atrocities and acts devaluing human life cannot be ignored or forgotten, but the roads to justice, hope and reconciliation are paved by beginning conversations of respect, writes John Haren.
A Church of love
The strains of St Nicholas’ Church bells ring out over the harbour of Pothia. It’s Sunday morning, the mystical chanting of the priest dominates the sound space for several hours.
Finding my voice
Our world depends on all people having the opportunity and the courage to use our collective voices to discover our common humanity, writes John Haren, winner of our Writers’ Award.
Call to extend compassion to people on Bridging Visas
Australia has a long history of compassion towards asylum seekers. The recent announcement that 19,000 people would receive a pathway to permanency was greeted with much joy, writes John Haren.
Do we dare?
It is our responsibility to promote a world where self-interest is abandoned and the wellbeing of all peoples is at the heart of our political, social, environmental and economic action.
Inclusivity – a political challenge
As we witness the Australian Government’s response to refugees and asylum seekers who are denied their most basic rights, John Haren reminds us that our best human moments are inclusive.