Intregrity

What did the Treasurer say at Dinner 2 years ago?
Does it really matter?
In the media discussion that followed this "event" the question of who is telling the truth and who is not rises.
If we are going to have a fair election, if we are going to have good government, if we are going to have quality media we need to have confidence that every one is telling the truth.
Of course, people will see things differently, they will give differing interpretations, but we need confidence that underneath all of this there is a basic honesty.
Sadly today, in politics and the media this basic reality seems all too often to go missing. Drivers like Opinion Polls etc seem to tempt people to lower standards.
The New Testament encourages to "speak the truth in love" - that is a great place for everyone to start.

Last Saturday 28-7 our parish was thrilled to join in on the celeberatuion of the ordination of 2 Sudanese Deacons to the Priesthood. In our Diocese we have a large and growing Sudanese Community. It is very interesting to get to know these people, to hear their stories and to assist in their resettlement. Getting to know these people helps us realise how lucky we are in Australia, as well as realising how important it is to share the riches we have with others - both here and through overseas aid programmes. Part of Jesus call to us is to love our neighbour - we are finding practical expression for this with the people of the Sudan.