God And Beer- Edition 29- Tommy Canning (Artist from Scotland)

An event from the Knights of the Southern Cross Victoria to bring together Catholic men and women of all ages from across the south-east suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, several times a year. The aim is to inspire and strengthen Catholics by providing ideas and inspiration for renewal by drawing on the truth, beauty and goodness of the Catholic faith.

The twenty-eighth face-to-face event (held at the Notting Hill Hotel on Monday September 9, 2024) featured Tommy Canning, an artist from Scotland, spoke on Sacred Art in the Catholic Church.

It has been said that 'beauty will save the world'.

Tommy Canning is artist from Scotland who has spent a lifetime creating beautiful, sacred art that directs people heavenward.

Thanks to John Canavan and the Divine Mercy apostolate he is visiting Australia for a short time to spread the message of Divine Mercy.

Tommy Canning’s art is inspired by the great masters such as Michaelangelo, Raphael and Caravaggio. He draws on their legacy to create a bridge between the old and the new. Taking to heart the words of Pope John Paul II: “It is up to you, men and women who have given your lives to art, to declare with all the wealth of your ingenuity that in Christ the world is redeemed…” (Letter to Artists, 1999)

An initiative of the Knights of the Southern Cross Victoria to bring together people of all ages from across the south-east suburbs of Melbourne each month. Our aim is to inspire and strengthen Christians by providing ideas and inspiration for renewing the Church by drawing on the truth, beauty and goodness of the Catholic tradition.

Many thanks to those who made this possible, and those in attendance.

God And Beer- Edition 28- Fr Collin Nunis (Melkite Catholic Priest, Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne)

An event from the Knights of the Southern Cross Victoria to bring together Catholic men and women of all ages from across the south-east suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, several times a year. The aim is to inspire and strengthen Catholics by providing ideas and inspiration for renewal by drawing on the truth, beauty and goodness of the Catholic faith.

The twenty-seventh face-to-face event (held at the Notting Hill Hotel on Monday September 9, 2024) featured Fr Collin Nunis. Fr Nunis, a Melkite Catholic Priest, spoke on the Eastern Catholic Churches.

Many Catholics are unaware that the Catholic Church contains many 'churches' or rites. These are often referred to as the Eastern Catholic Churches. Some of the more famous of these are the Byzantine, Maronite, Melkite and Syro-Malabar. United in faith and in unity with the Pope, these Eastern Catholic Churches often have different forms of the Mass, some married priests and a strong Marian ethos, all while maintaining full communion with the Catholic Church and possessing the fullness of the Catholic faith. Due to recent waves of immigration from Eastern Europe, Asia and the Middle East, these Catholics have become a significant an integral part of the Catholic Church in Australia.

Fr Collin Nunis is currently the Assistant Parish Priest of St Joseph's Melkite Catholic Parish in Fairfield and also works at the Catholic Development Fund. Malaysian-born, Fr Collin began discerning a vocation with the Eastern Catholic Churches upon relocating to Australia in 2008. He completed his studies for the priesthood at CTC in 2020 and was ordained to the priesthood in the Melkite Catholic Church in 2022.

An initiative of the Knights of the Southern Cross Victoria to bring together people of all ages from across the south-east suburbs of Melbourne each month. Our aim is to inspire and strengthen Christians by providing ideas and inspiration for renewing the Church by drawing on the truth, beauty and goodness of the Catholic tradition.

Many thanks to those who made this possible, and those in attendance.

God And Beer- Edition 27- The Honourable Tony Abbott AC (28th Prime Minister of Australia, 2013-2015)

An event from the Knights of the Southern Cross Victoria to bring together Catholic men and women of all ages from across the south-east suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, several times a year. The aim is to inspire and strengthen Catholics by providing ideas and inspiration for renewal by drawing on the truth, beauty and goodness of the Catholic faith.

The twenty-sixth face-to-face event (held in the Parish Hall at St Gerard's Parish Dandenong North on Monday August 12, 2024) featured The Honourable Tony Abbott AC, 28th Prime Minister of Australia (2013-2015).

Mr Abbott spoke on the topic 'God and Caesar', which included his thoughts on the effects of faith and politics in the wider society, and how his personal convictions and Catholic Faith guided him throughout his political career, including his time as Prime Minister. Tony Abbott is among the most consequential politicians in Australian political history. Come along to hear his thoughts on a range of current events and topics including:

The Future of the West

Government response to Covid

Education

The Life of Cardinal Pell

How Christians can respond to the challenges of the times.

The Honourable Tony Abbott AC served as the 28th Prime Minister of Australia from 2013-2015. After studying at Oxford University and working as a journalist he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives in the seat of Warringah. He was known as a politician of integrity and conviction, his dedication to the cause of Indigenous Australians and for serving as a volunteer fire-fighter. He remains active in public life and continues to make important contributions to public debates.

An initiative of the Knights of the Southern Cross Victoria to bring together people of all ages from across the south-east suburbs of Melbourne each month. Our aim is to inspire and strengthen Christians by providing ideas and inspiration for renewing the Church by drawing on the truth, beauty and goodness of the Catholic tradition.

Many thanks to those who made this possible, and those in attendance.