An elder Buddhist monk is escorted by a protester in Yangon. At least four people were killed and 100 injured as Myanmar’s security forces clamped down on anti-government protests led by Buddhist monks. (AFP/Democrativ Voice of Burma) I got a letter from my Bishop Rt. Rev. Philip Lok yesterday to call for our churches to…
Month: September 2007
The Blues Name Generator
These are times when we’re singing the blues … check out The Blues Name Generator Sivin Kit, your blues name is… `Crispy´ Junior Hopkins
Walk for Justice – A Pictorial Journey
The day … September 26, 2007 Wednesday .. a good day for my friends who are lawyers. The call was for lawyers, but some of us who were not came to support or watch … The waiting was longer than expected … little surprises included who turned up. I didn’t expect that many to turn…
United in a demand for justice
I’m a little busy now .. but this video clip does a good summary. I hope to put a more personal or even pastoral perspective later 🙂
The Ongoing Adventures of ASBO Jesus
I love the cartoons on The Ongoing Adventures of ASBO Jesus … Let me pick out three for starters: 80 Filed under: Uncategorized — jonbirch @ 2:51 pm 71 Filed under: Uncategorized — jonbirch @ 5:36 am 68 Filed under: Uncategorized — jonbirch @ 3:09 pm
Jacques Loussier & Bobby Mcferrin- Bach Anniversary Leipzig
Ah … Leipzig. I have fond memories there.
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) … We had a simple dinner at May Chin’s parents house. I heard some people would be spending time with family. It’s nice now when both Gareth and Elysia can carry their lanterns for a little walk around the neighbourhood. 🙂
Thinking Missionally
If this is what’s emerging here and now, then I’m glad I’m part of it! At least, I’m working on it 🙂
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Integrity versus convenience My friend KJ John from OHMSI says the word for him the next 50 years is “Integrity”. Here’s a uncompromising quote to stir conversation: “Integrity is a lot like being pregnant. Either you’re pregnant, or you aren’t. There’s no middle ground. It’s the same with integrity. Either you’re behaving with integrity, or…
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In Memory of Nurin Jazlin BRUTALLY AND BEASTLY TORTURED & MURDERED “What have we become?” … “How did we let this happen?” … “What shall we do now?” … Kyrie Eleison Malaysian judiciary hits rock bottom “The oligarchy of wealth and privilege” … Anil Netto stresses the point here on how the “content” of the…