God And Beer- Edition 30- Kathy Clubb (40 Days For Life 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-ninth face-to-face event (held at the Notting Hill Hotel on Monday November 11, 2024) featured Kathy Clubb, Director of 40 Days For Life Melbourne. Kathy spoke on 'Pro-Life Witness And Spiritual Warfare'.

Kathy Clubb speaks on the powerful witness of the pro-life witness against abortion. Kathy will share her experiences and the impact that peaceful presence and prayer can have in defending the unborn. She will also discuss the spiritual warfare involved in the pro-life movement, a battle that calls for faith, resilience, and unwavering courage.

Kathy Clubb is a well-known leader in the pro-life movement, recognized for her tireless work in advocating for the unborn. She courageously challenged the Victorian government's draconian ban on peaceful pro-life witness outside abortion mills. Her dedication has inspired many to stand up for life, even in the face of legal and social challenges.

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 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.