Liturgies

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When introducing last year's Australian Bishops' social justice statement, Bishop Vincent Long, himself a refugee, and a boat person, wrote:

Australia rose to the challenge in the past with its generous embrace of migrants and refugees. It proved itself especially courageous during the Indochinese exodus and accepted an unprecedented number of Asian refugees ... .We honour the legacy of this great nation not by excessive protectionism, isolation and defence of privilege at all costs ... . With the increasing global movement of peoples and our nation's fearful response, it is timely to reflect on this important issue of the day.

"We'd rather turn on those who have no power than demand those in power to act responsibly."
Karen Brooks.